Executive Assistant

Posted on: 2008-05-12

TRACY E. KENWOOD 180 William Penn Drive Trooper, PA 19403 (610) 631-8905 [email protected] SUMMARY A highly dedicated, enthusiastic professional with several years experience as an Executive Assistant. A team player that interacts professionally with various personalities at all levels of management. Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Superior organizational and prioritizing skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook and exposure to PowerPoint, allowing a vast amount of work to be completed in a short time frame. STRENGTHS • Commitment to detail in doing the job right the first time when completing assignments. • Able to work in an unsupervised environment and make independent decisions related to the workflow and operations of the office of the executive. • Strong interpersonal skills. Capable of relating to individuals and groups in typical or problem situations, as well as ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. • Skilled in analyzing business operations and recommending strategies to improve performance. • Ability to exercise creativity and latitude in day-to-day tasks. EMPLOYMENT Executive Assistant 5/2005 - Present Gunton Corporation (DBA Pella Windows & Door Co.), Norristown, PA • Develop and perform administrative projects as required. • Maintain Regional Manager’s calendar and solve scheduling conflicts. • Process and/or type correspondence. • Coordinate and arrange appointments. • Event Coordination including conferences up to 125 people, Open Houses, Customer Luncheons for 100 people and Company barbeque for 80 employees. • Act as a liaison with internal Managers and business associates. • Recruiting coordination including Job Fairs, screening resumes, phone interviews and coordination and participation in panel interviews. • Administer and score personality and aptitude tests of applicants. • Maintain personnel files. • Process paperwork for new hires. • Prepare offer packages. Executive Assistant to Regional Vice President 3/1993 – 5/2005 Bally Total Fitness, Philadelphia, PA • Provide confidential administrative support to the Regional Vice President. • Creates and distributes general correspondence, letters, memos, and e-mails. • Liaison between Regional VP and Senior Management including high-level staff. • Trains and supervises Area Vice President’s Assistants. • Organizes, prepares, and schedules meetings. • Event Coordination including Sales Conferences up to 250 guests. • Trouble shoots and responds to member complaints/disputes. • Coordinates and approves travel accommodations for Executive Staff. Receptionist / Junior Secretary 2/1991 -2/1993 The LAN Company, Malvern, PA • Answered, screened, and directed calls accordingly. • Provided office support for entire company. (approx. 20 people) • Provided clerical support to the President. ACHIEVMENTS 1998 Bally Total Fitness “MVP” Award 2001 Bally Total Fitness “Special Recognition” Award EDUCATION Montgomery County Community College 8/1988 – 5/1989 Liberal Arts courses *References furnished upon request*