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New York, Ny, Us

Greater New York City Area

Right hand to the Director of Purchasing & Estimating and met regularly to receive and provide updates on work assignments and upcoming projects. Managed Outlook calendar scheduling & confirmation of all internal & external meetings and conference calls, as well as phone and messages in accordance with my executive’s preference. Provided day-before view of the calendar in order to allow executives to be well prepared for the next day’s requirements & deliverables. This daily view has all meeting locations, contact numbers and any other relevant details to ensure accountability. Ensured executives and are timely for meetings, and conflicts are avoided. I fulfill a role as both an advisor and trusted confidante with daily life organization and management both personally and professionally for my Director. Prepared company branding and printed materials; composed presentations and communications, managed expense reports and handled project setup forms. Increased production while reducing downtime by revamping all service procedures through contract negotiations with vendors.

Greater New York City Area

Main point-of-contact for internal and external parties on all matters pertaining to Founder & CEO as well as all Executives, including the Board of Directors, and senior leadership teams of various entities. Managed an extremely active calendar of appointments; completed expense reports; composed and prepared correspondence, often confidential; arranged complex and detailed domestic and international travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiled documents for travel-related meetings. Served as the liaison to building management regarding all facility operations issues and security clearance. Helped to establish job requirements and skill competency criteria used in hiring process while recreating job descriptions, and streamlined the interview process. Read, researched, and routed correspondence; drafted letters, documents, and reports; collected and analyzed information; initiated telecommunications. Directed and answered confidential media calls/email, including follow up with appropriate Management Team Member or Agent. Verified, revised, and arranged all appointments.

Greater New York City Area

Completed management training working hospitality and client service, while working directly with ownership on strategic planning. Made recommendations regarding the mapping of available time to key goals and priorities. Worked both as Assistant Manager and Event Planner, organizing large group parties, while managing billing, inventory, menus, staffing, invoices, payroll, schedules, and restaurant closing.

Santa Clara, California

Worked closely with the CEO to implement a strategic workforce plan. Managed all employee immigration cases, and assisted in visa preparation. Processed all documents, terminations, changes in compensation and benefits for all new hires. Managed and administered all employee benefits: medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance, and 401k for clients. Served as the liaison to building management regarding all facility operations issues and security clearance. Helped to establish job requirements and skill competency criteria used in hiring process while recreating job descriptions, and streamlined the interview process. Read, researched, and drafted letters, documents, and reports; collected and analyzed information; initiated telecommunications with all clients and staff. Directed and answered confidential media calls/email, including follow up with appropriate Management Team Member or Agent. Verified, revised, and arranged all appointments and handled all HR responsibilities including Payroll management. Prepared meeting agenda and kept meeting minutes according to the categorization and formatting.

Zagreb, Croatia Eu

Preparation and organization of insurance for corporate clients such as brokerage houses, banks and government agencies and all major companies in state. Planning and preparation of meetings, and negotiation of insurance solutions for all corporate clients. Handled all activities relating to Insurance sales. Managed and administered all employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life). Developed databases to track employee info and employee performance. Processed all new hires into the administrative system. Hired new employees and conducted new hire orientation and safety training. Managed all billing, accounts, invoices and payroll.

Masters Of Strategic Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Business Management Student Association Management Advisor Committee Human Resource Management Student Association

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Human Resources Management And Services, 4.0

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Building/Construction Finishing, Management, And Inspection, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Maritime Studies, 3.0