Catherine Brandon Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

Senior Executive Assistant supporting the CMO, two Senior Vice Presidents, and the Head of Clinical Compliance• Calendar and time management• Meeting setup and coordination – remote and on-site• Corporate card management and expense reports• Work with UK team members daily for international meeting schedule

EVENTS DIRECTOR– Atlantic City Fashion Week (ACFW) & Ready to Wear Fashion Week (RTW)• Support the event management team in making timely arrangements for successful execution of the fashion show• Liaise with advertising agencies and utilize several media platforms to promote the fashion designs by way of events and publishing for promotion of the fashion show• Arrange for dressing rooms for the models. Provide sufficient security to ensure no unauthorized person enters the dressing rooms• Coordinate with the Directors of Hair, Make-up and Press to ensure the pre-approved look and flow of the show is maintained.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Coordinated managers meetings, prepared documentation for presentations • Provided general office administration support, including drafting and processing of confidential documents • Worked with bids and proposals on sales orders • Reviewed Finance monthly reports and provided budget updates as needed for corporate headquarters in Paris, France• Worked closely with global counterparts to facilitate project review • Directed administrative functions for the directors, consultants and key managers.• Distributed announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.• Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings.• Managed the VP's ever changing calendar and coordinated complex, multi-destination international and domestic travel itineraries including visa procurement• Supplied sales and marketing support to a sales force of 29 sales reps• Managed external contacts and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.• Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.• Travel as need for meetings and special events

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Coordinated managers meetings, prepared documentation for presentations • Provided general office administration support, including drafting and processing of confidential documents • Worked with bids and proposals on sales orders • Reviewed Finance monthly reports and provided budget updates as needed for corporate headquarters in Paris, France• Worked closely with global counterparts to facilitate project review • Directed administrative functions for the directors, consultants and key managers.• Distributed announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.• Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings.• Managed the VP's ever changing calendar and coordinated complex, multi-destination international and domestic travel itineraries including visa procurement• Supplied sales and marketing support to a sales force of 29 sales reps• Managed external contacts and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.• Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.• Travel as need for meetings and special events

• Served as a gatekeeper while providing administrative support to the CEO• Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings.• Managed external contacts for CEO and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts• Compiled and analyzed sales and marketing reports• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation• Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems• Assisted with the management of multiple residences • Supervised household staff, contractors and vendors• Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries, including flight, car service and restaurant reservations• Organized and attended meetings, including compiling all documents and reports ahead of time• Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects• Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events• Led staff and vendors in providing a high level of service for owner and guests• Screened personal and business calls and directed them to the appropriate party• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation• Developed professional relationships with reliable vendors, including dry cleaning, tailors and designers.• Travel as needed for events, meetings and property management

• Managed CEO's personal and professional calendar.• Served as an information clearinghouse, scheduled appointments/conference calls. Arranged all international and domestic travel arrangements, provided information to clients, organized and maintained paper and electronic files. Managed special projects/events, and produced correspondence• Performed word processing, created and maintained spreadsheets, prepared PowerPoint presentations• Oversaw aspects of event management including: employee notifications and registrations, site/venue selection as well as all logistics planning and catering• Answered a high volume of incoming calls and in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues; and provided information and referrals• Updated and maintained CEO's calendar and assisted with special projects as needed, including building renovation and office move• Monitored manager work details, and informed CEO of any challenges or red flags• Created a highly effective organizational filing system resulting in easy access to critical information and streamlined office function• Oversaw all outside contractors dealing with the homes’ projects• Completed household and personal errands• Managed gifts for personal contacts.• Management of primary residence