Experience

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  American Enterprise Group, Inc.

  • Des Moines, Iowa

  • Executive Assistant

    • Jun 2017 - Present
    • Des Moines, Iowa

    Work part-time in the office of the CEO. Coordinate travel details and plan meetings to include logistics for board meetings. Manage the calendar of the CEO. Process invoices and expense reports. Reconcile credit card accounts. Select site and manage details to ensure proper execution for multi-day off-site board of directors retreat. Work on special projects as assigned.

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  Temporary Assignments

  • Des Moines, Iowa Area

  • Various positions/companies

    • May 2016 - May 2017
    • Des Moines, Iowa Area

    Working temporary assignments during the process of learning about equity, diversity, and multiculturalism to facilitate open and honest dialogue for improved human-relations in the United States. Participating in educational conferences/meetings including a diversity/ inclusion trust building fellowship to promote healing and trust in communities.

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  Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

  • Des Moines, Iowa

  • Executive Assistant

    • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Des Moines, Iowa

    • Provided executive support to EVP in a demanding, ever-changing work environment• Collaborated with peers to schedule meetings and events • Was valued for professionalism, competency and initiative

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  CDS Global

  • CDS Global

  • Executive Assistant

    • Nov 1992 - Apr 2015
    • CDS Global

    Talented Executive Assistant who provided senior level support for 21 years to 3 different CEO's of a global leader in the publishing industry. Trusted to deliver work product with professionalism, consistency, and confidentiality. A valued team member known for generating results with accuracy, timeliness, and unwavering commitment.Organization and Management to maximize time and efficiencies for CEO:• Scheduled all travel and meetings for CEO • Screened calls and email and made decisions as necessary• Worked closely with the executive team to meet deadlines set by the CEO• Processed all travel expense reports• Managed special projects to support the success of company goalsBudget Administration to align with corporate strategy:• Prepared annual budget for general and administrative department• Reconciled monthly budget to ensure all changes were considered• Worked closely with the CFO on budget and management incentive programTravel and Meeting Planning to build and sustain relationships:• Selected site, negotiated contract, and executed successful off-site executive level client meeting held each year • Planned all details for off-site meetings to ensure proper execution• Organized company-wide town hall meetings• Managed corporate travel department to meet company objectivesCommunity involvement to support positive corporate image:• Co-Chaired annual corporate United Way campaign twice and surpassed company goal• Organized and chaired planning meetings• Addressed employees at 20+ rallies to talk about campaign• Wrote campaign newsletters for distribution to employees• Served as liaison between CEO and community organizationsAdministrative Assistant to Director of Operations for 18 months:• Compiled annual and monthly budget for 4 locations• Assisted with financial/throughput models for new processes• Gathered and input data for operations reports• Planned monthly morale boosters• Worked closely with branch managers