Experience

Genworth

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia



Wells Fargo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

   Developed and implemented over 20 engagement activities and events for 2,000 associates during merger integration in four states, to ensure 100% engagement in an ever-changing and difficult work environment.  Selected by First Vice President to create and establish kick-off events in three locations for United Way. Organized a carnival for over 700 attendees that was changed at the last minute due to significant corporate announcement.  Served as liaison with outside health vendor to… Show more  Developed and implemented over 20 engagement activities and events for 2,000 associates during merger integration in four states, to ensure 100% engagement in an ever-changing and difficult work environment.  Selected by First Vice President to create and establish kick-off events in three locations for United Way. Organized a carnival for over 700 attendees that was changed at the last minute due to significant corporate announcement.  Served as liaison with outside health vendor to offer classes to an employee population of 2,000, coordinating all logistics, registration and communications for 12 sessions.  Created project plans for all activities including budgets, timelines, and communication plans. Plans created for events and activities impacting 2,000 associates.  Worked closely with over seven areas of the firm to execute activities and events including marketing, corporate communications, finance, operations and human resources.  Developed and maintained partnerships with various outside vendors (hotels, venues, caterers, décor and production companies) to enhance event pricing and high quality implementation.

• Executive Assistant

  • Mar 1997 - May 2008

   Managed all executive administration for the President of Independent Brokerage, supporting the build out of several new divisions for the firm that included the Latin American Division, E-Commerce and Online Trading, Financial Network (Independent Arm) and Financial Advisor Experience. Coordinate travel, meeting schedules and maintain a multi-channel department.  Worked closely with senior executives and high level staff on mergers and acquisitions including highly confidential… Show more  Managed all executive administration for the President of Independent Brokerage, supporting the build out of several new divisions for the firm that included the Latin American Division, E-Commerce and Online Trading, Financial Network (Independent Arm) and Financial Advisor Experience. Coordinate travel, meeting schedules and maintain a multi-channel department.  Worked closely with senior executives and high level staff on mergers and acquisitions including highly confidential projects.  Handled the logistics and event speakers for a large, high profile event for the Executive Vice President of Marketing. Served as the liaison between venue, speaker's agent, and audio visual needs in order to enhance fundraising participation.  Assisted in managing five recognition trips for seven South American branches, coordinating travel, hotel, events and meetings for over 150 Financial Advisors.  Supported executive with the management of motivational speaking initiative, from assisting in speech development to obtaining movie rights from the talent and their publicists.  Conducted research and interviews with over 10 individuals supporting the authoring of a book. Organized travel and managed the correspondence with ghost writers, publishers and attorney.  Led the event management for over 20 dinners and receptions, including all catering, transportation, and invitations.  Disseminated human resources updates, maintaining and filing extensive travel expenses, and coordinating departmental/inter-departmental projects and events for a staff of up to 40.  Created and maintained a variety of presentations and speeches, both internal and external.