Monique Baker Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Us

Serving businesses, laser-focused on one goal...to help them achieve success. Providing consultation in the areas of office processes/procedures development, administrative and organizational management, board development and governance, strategic and financial planning as well as event planning and management.

Arlington, Va, Us

Provide insight and support to the CEO, Chief Operating & Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff roles, influencing and executing strategy for the Board of Directors and Executive Office. Plan meetings and conferences, and facilitate communications between the Board of Directors, Past Board Officers, National Committees, and Task Forces. Create detailed management reports.Strategic Planning, Coordination & Support- Improved organizational planning and decision-making by developing budget, logistics, and other analyses and reports for the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Board of Directors.- Determined the vision and goals of the Board Development Committee according to the Association bylaws. Planned and executed processes governing the selection of members for Board of Directors and National Committees. Facilitated the onboarding of new Board members and Principal Officers.- Established an efficient, streamlined culture for the Board of Directors (as well as committees and task forces) by coordinating all calls and meetings. Saved $40K by recommending a new site for upcoming meetings.Financial & Administrative Management- Increased financial accountability by managing $4.5M combined budget (11 separate budgets). Scrutinized expenses on monthly basis to address spending issues before they escalated, and create more accurate forecasts. Developed next-year budgets based on trends, organizational priorities, and future project costs.- Managed travel and attendance for the CEO and up to 18 members of the Board of Directors, plus family and guests, at the Association’s largest scientific convention. Orchestrated two receptions for 260+ attendees.- Stepped in as trusted point of contact for executive calls and correspondence, calendar management, and travel in the absence of the CEO’s assistant.

Arlington, Va, Us

Exceeded expectations by balancing multiple tasks and projects during short-term position with the Marketing and Communications leadership team. Managed projects from concept through completion, anticipating and resolving problems before they escalated. Managed the divisional budget.- Expertly navigated competing priorities and deadlines to deliver results on budget and on time.- Recommended process improvements to eliminate inefficiencies, cut costs, and create a fast-moving, forward-thinking environment for maximum marketing impact.- Provided unparalleled support to the Chief Marketing Communication Officer (CMCO).

Arlington, Va, Us

Provided high-level support to the VP of the Health Disparities Department, and assisted in creating and implementing community events, outreach programs, and learning materials for Type 2 diabetes (position was called Manager of High Risk Programs and Health Disparities). Represented and served as spokesperson for the VP at senor-level meetings. Developed the proposed budget each year. Worked with Directors and Associate Directors on special projects and strategic plans. Supervised interns and temporary employees.- Played key role in setting the vision, developing the strategy, and seamlessly executing community programs.- Increased productivity by consolidating work processes from two divisions down to a single department.- Planned and launched the first-ever forum (and awards event) focused on health disparities and health equity in minority populations, attended by legendary entertainer Ben Vereen and award-winning gospel artists David and Tamela Mann. Identified the venue, negotiated contracts for food, beverages, and technologies, managed the call for abstracts/selection process, and arranged travel/hotel for speakers and award recipients.- Hand-selected to manage the Women’s Subcommittee. Assisted the Chair in setting goals and priorities, developing agendas, coordinating volunteer-members, and ensuring objectives were met year after year.- Managed departmental operations and offered guidance to multiple Directors during the search for a new VP.

Arlington, Va, Us

Built a reputation as a competent executive assistant to the VP of HR and senior-level staff. Coordinated travel, events, calendar scheduling, and served as go-to person for executive correspondence and stakeholder communications. Managed $3M budget (four departmental budgets plus Association salaries). - Placed the right people in the right positions as coordinator of temporary staff for the National Office.- Improved strategic planning by developing spreadsheets and presentations to clearly articulate data-driven insights and forecasts for management/executive meetings.

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Earned promotion to support the General Manager, Food and Beverage Director, and other members of the senior executive team. Ultimately accepted additional role as the Property Systems Administrator to meet interdepartmental technology, administration, and operational needs. Gathered data for financial, statistical, and narrative reports. Managed payroll for 120+ employees. Created newsletters for staff and hotel guests.- Assisted in the grand opening of the Leo J. O’Donovan Building on the Georgetown University campus. Designed layout of administrative offices and oversaw equipment installation.- Provided IT problem-solving, security, and performance monitoring for all Marriott-owned computers.

- Negotiated prices and developed contracts based upon the Sales Representative/Customer's agreement for the remediation of oil-contaminated soil- Provided administrative support to the East Coast Brick Sales Manager, Director of Operations, Plant Manager and the Yard Supervisor- Maintained the local checking account for the Laurel Brick Plant and made all daily cash deposits- Created and maintained special price databases for vendors and clients in both branches- Handled all brokerage and office supply purchases for the brick branch- Handled and resolved all customer complaints for both branches- Acted as liaison to Fortune 500 customers.