• A dedicated, energetic EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ EVENT PLANNER with excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills. • Multi task, results-oriented and detailed professional with more than 20 years of comprehensive administration experience. • A dependable team worker with proven leadership abilities. • Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills. • Proven oral and written communication skills. • Assesses project needs, prioritizes tasks and coordinates resources for timely, profitable results.• Loyal to the mission, vision and goals of an organization. • Proven ability to adapt to and manage a varied workload with minimal supervision. • Able to quickly establish and maintain an effective rapport with individuals at all levels. • Computer skills include Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Internet), and SAP.

AstraZeneca Canada 2001- 2004Executive Assistant to VP Strategic Planned & Business Development• Managed the department budgets by utilizing SAP, and ensured that budget reports were clear, accurate and timely.• Created, responded, and managed a clear communication on behalf of the VP. in his absence, (i.e. E-mails, voicemail, correspondence, verbal requests) within at least 24 hours of receipt. • Handled all travel arrangements for the department, including flights, hotels and ground transportation. • Supported the strategic department with all their administrative needs efficiently and effectively. • Utilized project management skills when timelines were off schedule and followed-up with all employees involved to ensure they met the deadlines. • Organized and managed onsite/off-site meetings and conferences. This incorporated creating and issuing timely and accurate minutes (within 48 hours) and ensuring action items were followed upon. • Selected hotels, and negotiated contracts to ensure best terms and conditions. • Handled all logistics such as flight arrangements, ground transportation, and accommodations.

Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc. 1995-1998Administration Manager • Supervised the travel services and was successful in negotiated $100 K incremental savings for 1994-1995.• Handled all planning of offsite Executive and sales meetings in a very smooth and efficient manner.• Supervised the company corporate travel account of $1.5 mm and supervised the travel on-site agent. Issued, and implemented travel policies. • Negotiated new contracts with airlines, hotels and car rental companies which resulted in cost saving of $150,000 p.a. Handled daily all administrative duties. That included travel arrangements, replying to confidential/non-confidential correspondence, handling expense reports, budgets and presentations which led to the smooth daily operations• Planned and managed all offsite Executive and major Sales Meetings. That included all meeting logistics such as hotel site selection and inspection, contract negotiations that led to significant cost savings..• Managed a fleet of 150 cars for the sales force and Executives. Worked with the lease company daily to ensure the policies and procedures ran smoothly. This resulted in a cost savings of $100,000 p.a. and improvement in service levels. Pharmacia Inc. 1993-1995Executive Assistant to President• Managed a fleet of 40 vehicles for the sales force and Executives. Worked with the lease company daily to ensure the policies and procedures ran smoothly. This resulted in a cost savings of $50,000 p.a. and improvement in service levels. • • Handled daily all administrative duties. That included travel arrangements, replying to confidential/non-confidential correspondence, handling expense reports, budgets and presentations which led to the smooth daily operations.From 1988-1992 Worked at Adria Labs as a Medical Assistant and a Marketing Assistant