Administrative Assistant

Posted on: 2007-05-20

ROSEMARY MCCHESNEY 253 Van Buren Street • Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 • [email protected] • 201.842.0178 SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR / MANAGER Computer Proficiency • Management • Process Analysis Results-driven experienced administrative manager leveraging proven strengths in the direction, coordination and management of entire executive office practices, concepts and procedures. Demonstrated professionalism and excellence in all aspects of administrative functions in the broadcasting industry. Track record of creating process improvement plans and product communications embraced organization-wide. Polished, persuasive communicator and negotiator; forms productive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels. Forward thinking, progressive and strategic team builder. CORE COMPETENCIES • Business Process • Strategic Marketing • Product Education • Project Management • Product Planning & Development • Competitive Intelligence • Product Communications • Event Planning • Program Management • Staff Leadership & Development • Computer Skills • Client Relations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WVNJ-1160AM-UNIVERSAL BROADCASTING, TEANECK, N.J. JUNE 2004-PRESENT Administrative Assistant /On-Air Program Director Highly organized, detailed oriented senior administrative assistant with proven skill in effective communication and client relations skills. Multi-tasking catalyst with telephone/in-person interaction, live commercial spots, on air-talent. Responsible for banking deposits and account payable/receivables. Designed and implemented business growth strategies by assisting the owners of sister stations on day to day operations and special projects. Duties also included mass mailings, electronic mail, and professional Production/Studio training. Key Achievements:  Played a key role in Production / Studio Training.  Handled all incoming mail, banking deposits, account payable/receivable.  Strong team player, assisting sister station on daily responsibilities and special projects.  On-Air talent and involvement with commercial spots.  Productive relationships building with guest/advertisers responsible for running programs and commercials.  Strong telephone skills and in-person interaction. Federal Reserve Employee Benefits System, Newark, N.J. 2002 to 2004 Senior Executive Assistant Strong Leadership skills in event planning and forming relationships with every level of executive team. Handled all traveling arrangements, conferences room set-up / cleanup, recreational and evening entertainment for guest transportation and personal errands. Worked directly with Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer supporting the office of Employee Benefits. Handled all responsibilities for building facilities and expense reports. Heavy use of Lotus Notes. Key Achievements:  Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.  Coordinate meetings, reserved locations and expense reports.  Event Planning for Senior Executive Board Meetings.  Spearheaded conferences room setup/cleanup, traveling arrangements, entertainment for guest, including guest transportation and personal errands. ABC, INC., (Channel 7), New York City/ Hackensack, N.J. 1995 to 2001 Administrative Assistant to Director, IS/Data Center Strong process improvement strategist. Oversaw and created / maintained organizational charts using PowerPoint presentations. Responsibilities included oversight of employees’ daily attendance records, recorded hours and overtime, new hires, adjustment utilizing in-house Payroll System for 24 hour operation. Spearheaded/created Internal/External memos and correspondence for status of current and projected projects and Presidential elections. Heavy interaction with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting and Travel departments for all ABC employees. Team-player working directly with Vice President of company. Maintained budget for office supplies for staff of 60 employees. Coordinated and facilitated vendor ordering, shipments received and daily inventory. Administrative – assistant to Director, IS/Application Engineering (1994-1995) Secretary B – Assistant to Controller, National TV Sales/Finance (1990-1994) Key Achievements:  Process Improvement Strategist.  Spearheaded Internal/External memos and correspondence for current and projected projects.  Multi-tasked daily records of employees recorded hours, overtime new hires.  Facilitated vendor ordering, shipments received and daily inventory.  Credit Union Representative for ABC employees.  Maintain budget for staff of 60  Interacted with Human resources, office of Vice President, Payroll.  Created Organizational Flow Charts using PowerPoint. Early Experience: Certified Notary Agent, Secretary: Lonza Chemical Company, Lowe Paper Company, Blue Anchor Fruit Company. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS Western International University (Distance Learning Program) ASSOCIATES OF ARTS IN BUSINESS – GRADUATION –NOVEMBER 2006 THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING PROGRAM –GRADUATE 1999 BERKELEY SCHOOL, WALDWICK, N.J. EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL PROGRAM-GRADUATE 1985 Computer Skills Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Publisher, WordPerfect 5.1, Access, AS400, Typing 65 wpm.