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Southfield, Michigan

At Baker Tilly, I managed an executive calendar and scheduled all meetings using Microsoft Outlook, Skype and Zoom applications; organized and coordinated all inhouse and offsite global events; communicated with colleagues, clients, and potential clients daily via phone, email, or in person; created and edited memos, letters, charts, graphs, and presentations using Microsoft Office applications; handled all travel arrangements, including air travel, hotels, restaurant and meeting space… Show more At Baker Tilly, I managed an executive calendar and scheduled all meetings using Microsoft Outlook, Skype and Zoom applications; organized and coordinated all inhouse and offsite global events; communicated with colleagues, clients, and potential clients daily via phone, email, or in person; created and edited memos, letters, charts, graphs, and presentations using Microsoft Office applications; handled all travel arrangements, including air travel, hotels, restaurant and meeting space reservations, and ground transportation; reconciled all credit card documentation and expenses; and taped short video segments viewed on the company’s internal and external websites to communicate to colleagues and potential and established clients on international issues and updates. Show less

Troy, Michigan

At Aptiv, formerly Delphi, I worked in IT Operations. In this role I was responsible for training and supporting Aptiv executives and colleagues on various premium video and audio conferencing, collaboration tools, including CISCO TelePresence, Skype for Business, and third-party conferencing options, for conducting successful local, national, and international meetings. I also worked with IT Communications, part of the Information Technology division, where I composed and edited articles and… Show more At Aptiv, formerly Delphi, I worked in IT Operations. In this role I was responsible for training and supporting Aptiv executives and colleagues on various premium video and audio conferencing, collaboration tools, including CISCO TelePresence, Skype for Business, and third-party conferencing options, for conducting successful local, national, and international meetings. I also worked with IT Communications, part of the Information Technology division, where I composed and edited articles and training documents for IT projects that required assistance in communicating and training Aptiv employees. Show less

Detroit, Mi

This was a three-month contract, where I oversaw and supported a series of Blue Cross Blue Shield expo events held throughout southeastern Michigan for the entire month of August, to observe and recommend improvements for future management and execution of these annual events. I then produced an event synopsis manual, highlighting successful and unsuccessful elements for each site’s event. Resulting in me creating a detailed event reference manual of approved recommendations and best practices… Show more This was a three-month contract, where I oversaw and supported a series of Blue Cross Blue Shield expo events held throughout southeastern Michigan for the entire month of August, to observe and recommend improvements for future management and execution of these annual events. I then produced an event synopsis manual, highlighting successful and unsuccessful elements for each site’s event. Resulting in me creating a detailed event reference manual of approved recommendations and best practices for future expo events, with event checklists, building layouts, proposed event floor plans, lists of preferred entertainment, speakers, and vendors, site contacts information, volunteer support recommendations, marketing tools, and post-event evaluation templates. Show less

Royal Oak, Mi

At the Zoo, I worked in the Marketing Department, where I was responsible for handling the auction elements of their annual fundraising event, Sunset at the Zoo. The Zoo has three types of auctions at this event: Silent, Sunset Keys, and Live. It was my role to assist them in securing and obtaining over 175 auction items (excluding the live auction items), and then assembling, organizing, and managing these elements leading up to and during the event for these auctions. With the silent… Show more At the Zoo, I worked in the Marketing Department, where I was responsible for handling the auction elements of their annual fundraising event, Sunset at the Zoo. The Zoo has three types of auctions at this event: Silent, Sunset Keys, and Live. It was my role to assist them in securing and obtaining over 175 auction items (excluding the live auction items), and then assembling, organizing, and managing these elements leading up to and during the event for these auctions. With the silent auction, I was even tasked with getting the silent auction items up onto a Mobile App, a first for the Zoo. This application alone resulted in raising over 37% more in donations over previous years. Show less

Auburn Hills, Mi

Directed and implemented a wide range of corporate and private meetings and events for this 55,000 sq ft. automotive museum, transformed into a rental facility for corporate and private functions. Quadrupled rental business from 69 events in 2004 to an average of 200 annually, including business meetings, meal events, weddings and parties, car shows, etc. with improved marketing tools to bring in new business. Coordinated all event logistics such as developing floor plans, securing needed event… Show more Directed and implemented a wide range of corporate and private meetings and events for this 55,000 sq ft. automotive museum, transformed into a rental facility for corporate and private functions. Quadrupled rental business from 69 events in 2004 to an average of 200 annually, including business meetings, meal events, weddings and parties, car shows, etc. with improved marketing tools to bring in new business. Coordinated all event logistics such as developing floor plans, securing needed event licenses and permits, collaborating with caterers on event needs for clients, facilitating audio visual needs and equipment rentals.Managed all museum operations, including admissions and retail functions, budgets, audio visual and IT troubleshooting, exhibition installations, all event logistics, building maintenance, and customer service.Spearheaded the transformation of underutilized spaces into viable rental and exhibition spaces. Most significant was a collaborative effort with a national auto enthusiast association in creating a race-themed Viper Café, an exhibit/lounge/meeting space. Also, converted former archival and gift shop spaces into rentable conference rooms.Scheduled and directed support staff and more than 125 volunteers to sustain various museum operations, programs, and events.Supervised state standard-aligned K-12 education programs at the museum and developed and implemented educational outreach programs for K-7 students.Promoted and organized tours and activities for scouts and other youth groups and recreational tours and meals for motor coach and other travel/enthusiast organizations. Show less

Auburn Hills, Mi

Monitored, analyzed and disseminated global news coverage to corporate executives and internal audiences, as well as responding to media inquiries.

Novi, Mi

Established and coordinated placement of our energy company into a new international market area, including compiling and processing contract paperwork, complying with new market area rules and regulations, establishing computer software applications, creating training manuals and developing training for key personnel—to meet guidelines and timelines of the new marketplace.Supervised and trained all new operations representatives on company policies and procedures, job requirements, and… Show more Established and coordinated placement of our energy company into a new international market area, including compiling and processing contract paperwork, complying with new market area rules and regulations, establishing computer software applications, creating training manuals and developing training for key personnel—to meet guidelines and timelines of the new marketplace.Supervised and trained all new operations representatives on company policies and procedures, job requirements, and operating systems.Planned, developed, and facilitated a successful office build-out and relocation for 35 employees from one city to another, without disrupting business practices or functions in the process.Analyzed complicated, structured product/service deals that exceeded $5 million to ensure settlement accuracy. Show less

Glen Allen, Va

Set up and managed a successful satellite office in Sylvan Lake, MI, for Midwest and Gulf Coast regions to:Support all customer service, marketing, and natural gas pipeline scheduling concerns for clients. Communicate daily with major industrial customers and brokers on volume/supply issues to ensure production volumes were within tolerances/variances.Coordinate back-to-back spot sales deals to meet customer demands; called upon suppliers and vendors to secure optimum… Show more Set up and managed a successful satellite office in Sylvan Lake, MI, for Midwest and Gulf Coast regions to:Support all customer service, marketing, and natural gas pipeline scheduling concerns for clients. Communicate daily with major industrial customers and brokers on volume/supply issues to ensure production volumes were within tolerances/variances.Coordinate back-to-back spot sales deals to meet customer demands; called upon suppliers and vendors to secure optimum profit margins; schedule volumes to local distributing companies, pipelines, and plants; and monitor and minimize pipeline imbalances. Publish monthly newsletters for customers to update them on energy market trends and company news and initiatives. Show less

Certificate Of Completion, Project Management

Completed in 2015

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary