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Greater New York City Area

I am currently the Assistant to the former CEO of UJA- Federation and two additional Executive Vice Presidents. My responsibilities included:-• Coordinated all travel arrangements for all Operations Management Employees.• Streamlined the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual productivity reporting reducing review and input processes by 90% by working with IT to create a "data pull" from the existing system to upload the information.• Coordinated travel arrangements including air, car and hotel reservations, and develop travel itineraries.

Brooklyn, New York

While working for this invitation/event planning company, I was the CEO right- hand Assistant. I handled all aspects of administration, which included: scheduling meeting, travel arrangements and maintain the smooth operation of the office.Some of my additional responsibilities included: client relations, budgets/invoicing, purchasing, monthly reporting and coordinating major events.In addition, I was allowed to implement creative and innovative ideas that lead to an increase in client accounts and a reduction in cost spending. i also,• Coordinated special projects and events.• Performed general office duties including all incoming and outgoing calls, correspondence, and emails.

New York, Ny

While in this position as an Executive Assistant, I support the Executive Director, managed office operations, organized and implemented a central filing system and record keeping protocols.Also, I spearhead the Board Meetings and all major company events.Additionally, I assisted the Controller with personnel management for office employees, including the administration of benefits, timekeeping, payroll and other personnel duties.• Supported the Executive Director, External Relations, and Program teams.• Prepared PowerPoint presentations, expense reports, call reports, and spreadsheets.• Organized and maintained confidential filing system and document preservation management.• Acted as a gatekeeper to CEO, connecting him when necessary to clients and senior management.• Assisted the Human Resource Department with benefits administration, time tracking. and payroll for all staff.

Greater New York City Area

As an Executive Assistant, for this nonprofit company, I supported the Executive Director, Building Managers and Staff.While in this position, I provided administrative support and worked on numerous projects. I was considered a "Jane of All Trades" and always open to learning more. With the diversity of skills I possessed, this allowed me to be a major asset to the organization.

Manasquan, Nj

My responsibilities included: reporting directly to the CEO; maintaining all administrative responsibilities, and managing the operations of the company. By incorporating my skills of organization, time management, creativity, and versatility I contributed greatly to this company’s success.

New York, New York

During my time at Jefferies, a high-volume company, I supported the Managing Director, the Senior Vice President, and several associates and analysts. My duties included, but were not limited to: maintaining multiple calendars; coordinating travel itineraries; processing expense and call reports; preparing correspondence; organizing client events, and prioritizing multiple projectsAs a Senior Executive Assistant, I was able to enhance many of my skills as the position required administrative ability, oral and written communication, interpersonal capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.I effectively performed all administrative functions by being detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and an overall “team player”

New Jersey

Held positions of increasing responsibility including: Executive Assistant, Purchasing Agent and Project Manager.My responsibilities included administrative tasks and creating, submitting and processing Purchase Orders. I also wrote and expedited Request for Proposals and Bid Packages from various vendors. In addition, I worked in conjunction with the Capital Coordinator on budget negotiations worth 1MM and was a part of a team that was in charge of 2MM Modernization/Renovation Project.Also, i • Implemented and maintained company’s website.• Worked in conjunction with the Capital Coordinator on $1million budget negotiation.• Part of a team that worked on a Modernization/Renovation Project budgeted for $2 million.• Established and fostered new business contacts and composed business proposals and contracts.• Promoted twice from Executive Assistant to Purchasing Agent, and then to Project Manager.

Rpps, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Omega Pearl