Provide support to the President of the company to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.• Propose procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency.• Negotiate pricing and contracts with existing and new suppliers.• Maintain professional relationships with all key suppliers, distributors, and customers.• Search available products to find the best combination of quality, price, and benefits.• Monitor stock levels and verify purchase requisitions for raw materials and supplies.• Identify purchasing trends, review summarizing information, and keep management informed.• Complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

Provided administrative support to the principal of a medical technology start-up. • Created project reports, developed presentations, and key business materials. • Acted as liaison on behalf of the company and maintained communication with third-party vendors, suppliers, and potential investors.• Tracked action items and work plan to ensure deadlines progressed and goals were met.• Scheduled meetings and conference calls.• Conducted research and collected financial and operational information. • Managed personal and business arrangements: calendar management, event management, travel, and overseeing staff within the business and home offices.

Provided primary administrative support to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of a specialty chemical company and supported other members of the executive management team. • Updated and maintained Chairman’s and executive management team’s calendar, scheduled meetings, conferences, and arrangements for both domestic and international travel.• Created project reports, developed presentations and business materials. • Prepared and timely distributed company reports and materials for board meetings. • Assisted with the onboarding process of all new employees. • Prepared and analyzed expense reports and credit card reconciliations to achieve cost savings.• Act as liaison between departments to facilitate communication at the executive level.