Maintain daily communications with international divisions, keeping them appraised of current affairsLiaison between editorial personnel and Global Editor-in-ChiefResponsible for the creation of a global documents database designed for sharing information between countries. Administrator of the database.Collaborated with edit team on retreats and brainstormed ideas targeting a larger demographicManage schedule and maintain business/personal calendar for Global Editor-in-ChiefDesign PowerPoint presentations for corporate meetings and sales eventsPrepare monthly expense report, coordinate executive travelReview & process expense reports for direct reports, vendor invoices, writers invoices and miscellaneous department expensesEvaluate editorial assistant skills and limitations, and implement training as neededCreate strategies for reducing overall department costsKey department contact for issues requiring prompt resolution within the corporationEvent manager for department conferences and offsite retreatsProduced a department newsletter created to boost staff morale and improve teamwork PA for Reader's Digest original DVD titled, Alex Haley: the Man Who Traced America's RootsPA for RD Outloud, a podcast created to distribute Reader's Digest content in the digital forumDesigned, purchased equipment and installed an editorial department audio/video studio, interviewed and hired freelance engineers and cameramen for the creation of digital content for readersdigest.com

Scheduled recording sessions for music industries top artists such as Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna, Yoko Ono, and Mariah CareyNegotiated rates with record label executives and served as project budget coordinator for clientsArranged schedule and maintained business/personal calendar for PresidentAnalyzed operating costs and determined alternative methods to improve profitabilityOrganized events, hosted parties, maintained relationships with high level executives in the industryHandled sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretionCreated new strategies for increased sales, designed ads for major industry magazinesDesigned, developed and launched company websiteManaged accounts payable, receivable, payroll, collections and cash managementAccomplishments:Oversaw expansion from a three-floor facility to a six-floor state-of-the-art recording facility with rigorous deadlines and demands