Brenda Sue Walter-Macgregor Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, UNIQUELY MODCLOTH• Work with the People Team to lead culturally appropriate programs geared toward increasing engagement• Work with People team to develop and implement large-scale value add initiatives• Work with People team to support HR functions as needed• Co-lead HQ and Field onboarding initiatives• Collaborate with other People Experience Specialist from Walmart, Bonobos, Jet, and other Walmart e-commerce subsidiaries PLAN AND EXECUTE TEAM… Show more EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, UNIQUELY MODCLOTH• Work with the People Team to lead culturally appropriate programs geared toward increasing engagement• Work with People team to develop and implement large-scale value add initiatives• Work with People team to support HR functions as needed• Co-lead HQ and Field onboarding initiatives• Collaborate with other People Experience Specialist from Walmart, Bonobos, Jet, and other Walmart e-commerce subsidiaries PLAN AND EXECUTE TEAM EVENTS• Partner with the business to create event strategy that includes both HQ and field teams and work with appropriate parties to execute• Ensure that all events are on brand• Ensure that all events remain inclusive as our team and brand continue to evolve• Gather feedback and use information to understand how to increase engagementOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES• Balance role with LA Office Management responsibilities as well as continue executive assistant duties for four executives.• Provide a high level of service and responsiveness to internal and external customers• Identify potential problems before they become issues• Take initiative to improve process or solve problems• Research and proactively offer solutions to problems as they arise• Create a work environment that fosters a sense of comfort and trust among your fellow employees• Serve as a cultural ambassador• Maintain effective relationships with all levels of staff Show less

Los Angeles

• Sole admin for an office of 75+ employees while balancing the role of Executive Assistant to VP of GMM, Chief Creative Officer, and Fashion Director• Answer all internal and external inquiries as the main point of contact for visitors, team, and all vendors • Overhauled office supply organization, implementing a coding system for easy inventory tracking, ordering, and billing, cutting supply costs to $150 a month• Set schedule for all Buying and Planning team meetings… Show more • Sole admin for an office of 75+ employees while balancing the role of Executive Assistant to VP of GMM, Chief Creative Officer, and Fashion Director• Answer all internal and external inquiries as the main point of contact for visitors, team, and all vendors • Overhauled office supply organization, implementing a coding system for easy inventory tracking, ordering, and billing, cutting supply costs to $150 a month• Set schedule for all Buying and Planning team meetings, synchronizing 30 employee schedules to plan up to 40 meetings per season • Manage annual office budget, tracking supply and event costs and creating expense reports to identify areas to reduce spending and keep office on budget• Strengthened company culture by reinstating “Wow Wednesday,” a dedicated meeting to acknowledge team and individual achievements, boosting morale and building a collaborative work environment• Facilitate company events, devising creative, fun outings and in-office parties and meals to build team spirit• Work cross-functionally with HR to onboard new employees, including executing orientations and guiding employees through benefits and paperwork • Oversee office maintenance, completing work orders and liaising with building management to swiftly fix problems • Organize meeting logistics, including booking rooms, setting up conference calls, and ordering lunch• Initiated several new operational practices to boost efficiency, such as a new form to track monthly office expenses for improved accuracy and a weekly office cleaning schedule• Assist with local photo shoots as the main point of contact, paying models and coordinating prop deliveries Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

• Serve as administrative assistant to three executives, the Co-Founder/CCO, VP of GMM, and VP of Fashion and Concept; managing complex calendars while reconciling numerous scheduling changes and keeping executives consistently informed• Act as an effective gatekeeper to ensure demanding schedules remain on track• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics for executives, as well as entire office, booking flights, hotels, and transportation, overseeing visa application… Show more • Serve as administrative assistant to three executives, the Co-Founder/CCO, VP of GMM, and VP of Fashion and Concept; managing complex calendars while reconciling numerous scheduling changes and keeping executives consistently informed• Act as an effective gatekeeper to ensure demanding schedules remain on track• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics for executives, as well as entire office, booking flights, hotels, and transportation, overseeing visa application process, and calculating reimbursements• Manage executive and office communications, editing and proofing correspondence and answering phones Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Woodland Hills, Ca

Supported owner of boutique legal firm in a range of administrative duties from ordering lunch to conducting legal research and basic accounting• Resolved on-going problem with company’s benefits, utilizing attention to detail, research, and interpersonal skills to save company undue costs and time• Performed in-depth research and indexing of legal documents to optimize case preparations while handling sensitive materials with strict confidentiality• Orchestrated file… Show more Supported owner of boutique legal firm in a range of administrative duties from ordering lunch to conducting legal research and basic accounting• Resolved on-going problem with company’s benefits, utilizing attention to detail, research, and interpersonal skills to save company undue costs and time• Performed in-depth research and indexing of legal documents to optimize case preparations while handling sensitive materials with strict confidentiality• Orchestrated file maintenance by organizing large amounts of documents with meticulous attention to detail, allowing firm to quickly find necessary information Show less

Tustin, Ca & Staten Island, Ny

Balanced multiple roles to ensure seamless operations at insurance start-up firm, including managing administrative operations for 13 offices across the US with 200 employeesOperations• Transformed standard operating procedures for every job in the OC Office, analyzing each workflow to streamline processes, delivering significant time and cost savings and shepherding a smooth merger with acquired companies• Executed company rebranding in two months, orchestrating legal paperwork… Show more Balanced multiple roles to ensure seamless operations at insurance start-up firm, including managing administrative operations for 13 offices across the US with 200 employeesOperations• Transformed standard operating procedures for every job in the OC Office, analyzing each workflow to streamline processes, delivering significant time and cost savings and shepherding a smooth merger with acquired companies• Executed company rebranding in two months, orchestrating legal paperwork for name change and updating insurance and other key documents, as well as redecorating 13 offices to create cohesive look and feel• Orchestrated companywide digitization effort to help firm go paperless for more efficient operationsAdministrative• Managed CEO’s daily administrative tasks, coordinating calendars, booking complex travel, scheduling appointments, assisting with business research and presentations, and vetting and hiring house support staff, among other ad hoc duties to support both personal and business needs• Oversaw renovation of four offices in CA and NY, sourcing bids, hiring contractors, and traveling regularly to mange on-site construction to deliver projects on time and on budget• Organized quarterly Board Meetings in CA and NY, including all logistics from booking room to catering, as well as taking minutes• Produced dozens of corporate events, large-scale annual conferences, and personal parties for CEO, coordinating travel, hotel, activities, guest speakers, and more for flawless events Human Resources• Selected to be Acting HR Manager, performing a range of duties from payroll to hiring 40 positions and analyzing payroll to determine salary ranges• Enhanced employee satisfaction by researching and securing new benefits company with better offerings to meet the needs of the newly merged team• Implemented standardized HR hiring process for greater efficiency and consistency Show less

Newport Beach, Ca

• Administrative Assistant to SVP of Wealth Services – calendaring and scheduling of meetings and calls, coordinated all travel arrangements, assisted with projects• Responsible for all corporate office functions and maintenance from basic needs to high level items (while answering over 200 phone calls a day) as well as oversee corporate office spending • Oversee all corporate and companywide vendors • Responsible for companywide Education and Professional Designation Policy •… Show more • Administrative Assistant to SVP of Wealth Services – calendaring and scheduling of meetings and calls, coordinated all travel arrangements, assisted with projects• Responsible for all corporate office functions and maintenance from basic needs to high level items (while answering over 200 phone calls a day) as well as oversee corporate office spending • Oversee all corporate and companywide vendors • Responsible for companywide Education and Professional Designation Policy • Responsible for companywide travel, travel contract with travel agency, approval of all travel companywide • Assist corporate and field offices with beginning process of recruiting • Responsible of onboarding of all companywide new hires • Responsible for planning corporate events – Annual Summer Party and Annual Christmas Party • Assist Human Resources Department with projects Show less

Newport Beach, Ca

~ Employee of the month: May 2012• Administrative Assistant to SVP of Wealth Services – calendaring and scheduling of meetings and calls, coordinated all travel arrangements, assisted with projects• During my seven months in the position, I was the sole recruiter for the entire company, on boarding 102 new employees and 8 fully staffed offices (through acquisitions)• Full life cycle of the hiring process for corporate office as well as company’s 37 field offices --- Discuss… Show more ~ Employee of the month: May 2012• Administrative Assistant to SVP of Wealth Services – calendaring and scheduling of meetings and calls, coordinated all travel arrangements, assisted with projects• During my seven months in the position, I was the sole recruiter for the entire company, on boarding 102 new employees and 8 fully staffed offices (through acquisitions)• Full life cycle of the hiring process for corporate office as well as company’s 37 field offices --- Discuss with hiring manager needs and work with them on job description/ Lominger competencies --- Post job on several sites including CareerBuilder, Monster, eFinancialCareers, LinkedIn, college career sites, etc. --- Receive resumes, input them into applicant tracking system, disposition resumes based on basic qualifications, send resumes to hiring manager --- Pre-interview candidates for hiring managers --- Rejection letters to candidates interviewed --- On boarding of new hire, which included: Background checks, creating offer letters, sending of welcome packet, sending of new hire paperwork and compliance link, working with various departments for new hire requirements, HR Orientation and Policy Review• Responsible for on boarding and transition of offices through acquisitions • Create interview guides using Lominger competencies Show less

Newport Beach, Ca

~ Employee of the month: April 2010, November 2010, September 2011~ Employee of the Year: 2010• Administrative Assistant to SVP of Wealth Services – calendaring and scheduling of meetings and calls, coordinated all travel arrangements, assisted with projects• Promptly, accurately, professionally and courteously receive calls/inquiries and direct and/or record and relay messages • Supervise major office projects and perform basic data studies as requested by managers or… Show more ~ Employee of the month: April 2010, November 2010, September 2011~ Employee of the Year: 2010• Administrative Assistant to SVP of Wealth Services – calendaring and scheduling of meetings and calls, coordinated all travel arrangements, assisted with projects• Promptly, accurately, professionally and courteously receive calls/inquiries and direct and/or record and relay messages • Supervise major office projects and perform basic data studies as requested by managers or executive staff. • Maintain facilities, equipment cleanliness, and health and safety reports and/or corrects hazards when necessary. Liaison with property management representatives as necessary. • Maintain corporate vendors as well as vendors used companywide • Coordinate meeting, event, or conference logistics • Responsible for companywide travel, travel contract, approval of travel • Assist Human Resources Department frequently Show less

Irvine, Ca

• Fulfill contingences necessary to fund a deal; file UCC, request bank ratings and insurance for deals, pull credit reports, and order site inspections• Office Manager; responsible for office staffing and maintained office needs

Fountain Valley, Ca

Laguna Hills, Ca