Penny Parker
Executive Assistant to CEO at Ignite Creative Services, LLC.- Claim this Profile
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Ignite Creative Services, LLC.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant to CEO
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Oct 2023 - Present
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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TouchUps Salon
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United States
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Executive/Personal Assitant
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Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
Chandler, AZ • Provide temporary support while actively seeking full-time employment, ensuring smooth operations and optimal productivity. • Efficiently manage all administrative tasks, allowing the owner to focus on crucial business objectives. • Handle email correspondence, maintain calendars, and arrange travel arrangements for the owner and their family. • Maintain client and prospect databases with meticulous attention to detail, fostering strong relationships with customers. • Develop… Show more • Provide temporary support while actively seeking full-time employment, ensuring smooth operations and optimal productivity. • Efficiently manage all administrative tasks, allowing the owner to focus on crucial business objectives. • Handle email correspondence, maintain calendars, and arrange travel arrangements for the owner and their family. • Maintain client and prospect databases with meticulous attention to detail, fostering strong relationships with customers. • Develop comprehensive schedules for advertising and promotional planning, facilitating effective marketing initiatives. • Prioritize and manage tasks to meet deadlines, ensuring the salon operates efficiently and effectively. Show less
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WealthAbility
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Administrative Assistant
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2023
Tempe, Arizona, United States WealthAbility is a revolutionary platform of educational tools and a global network of CPAs trusted by over 244,123 entrepreneurs and investors to reduce taxes and create wealth with an annual revenue of $12M. • Orchestrated comprehensive event services, efficiently managing budgets of up to $300K. • Collaborated closely with the Executive team to define objectives and requirements for corporate events and meetings. • Successfully delivered 15+ events annually, maintaining a 95%… Show more WealthAbility is a revolutionary platform of educational tools and a global network of CPAs trusted by over 244,123 entrepreneurs and investors to reduce taxes and create wealth with an annual revenue of $12M. • Orchestrated comprehensive event services, efficiently managing budgets of up to $300K. • Collaborated closely with the Executive team to define objectives and requirements for corporate events and meetings. • Successfully delivered 15+ events annually, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rating and achieving savings of $50K in expenses. • Coordinated and hosted hybrid and virtual meetings/events, skillfully managing breakout sessions and resulting in a notable 10% increase in session engagement per meeting. • Administered Asana and streamlined communication systems, effectively boosting overall team efficiency by 10%. • Cultivated and nurtured strong supplier relationships, securing impressive 10-20% discounts on event services. • Skillfully negotiated AV vendor contracts, leading to a substantial reduction of expenses by more than 5%.
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Executive Assistant
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Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
Tempe, Arizona, United States Partnered with executive, sales and operations teams handling various situations and challenges involving administrative functions. • Administered the company CRM, diligently managing client and member records for a vast database of 30K+ contacts. • Controlled vendor approval and monthly billing cycles for 400+ vendors, leading to a notable increase in profitability by 10%. • Produced over 150 settlement and refund agreements upholding the company's reputation for providing… Show more Partnered with executive, sales and operations teams handling various situations and challenges involving administrative functions. • Administered the company CRM, diligently managing client and member records for a vast database of 30K+ contacts. • Controlled vendor approval and monthly billing cycles for 400+ vendors, leading to a notable increase in profitability by 10%. • Produced over 150 settlement and refund agreements upholding the company's reputation for providing top-quality service. • Created and delivered timely member reports, resulting in the successful collection of 75% of back-end payments. • Enhanced company-wide playbooks by conducting thorough proofreading, establishing a clear tone. This initiative resulted in an outstanding 95% completion rate within the first 3 days of distribution and a remarkable 20% boost in company-wide productivity.
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Elevation Marketing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
Gilbert, Arizona, United States A full-service, B2B marketing agency with 75 employees specializing in the advertising industry, with approximately $1B in annual revenue. Delivered administrative and operational support to C-Level Executives on complex, deadline-driven projects. Prioritizing effectively, identifying goals, mediating gaps, and preparing well-researched and accurate documents. Supervised office coordinator, administered training, and set performance expectations to ensure project and activities aligned… Show more A full-service, B2B marketing agency with 75 employees specializing in the advertising industry, with approximately $1B in annual revenue. Delivered administrative and operational support to C-Level Executives on complex, deadline-driven projects. Prioritizing effectively, identifying goals, mediating gaps, and preparing well-researched and accurate documents. Supervised office coordinator, administered training, and set performance expectations to ensure project and activities aligned with overall business objectives. • Achieved 15% reduction in office expenses by conducting expense audit and identifying cost-saving opportunities on internal activities and office supplies. • Successfully managed operations department's budget, resulting in a 25% decrease in expenses. • Orchestrated sales meetings that resulted in a 22% increase in new business leads. • Led the design of 15+ job descriptions, posted positions on 10+ job boards, and conducted interviews for the Internship Program. • Displayed a keen aptitude for communication and relationship-building, liaising seamlessly with diverse stakeholders and teams, ensuring optimal alignment and achievement of shared objectives. • Exemplified a profound commitment to attention to detail, leading to exceptional results in data management. Show less
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Executive Assistant
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Mar 2015 - Nov 2018
Chandler, AZ INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative, supportive care products with an annual revenue of $84M. Promoted to support CEO and senior leadership team comprising 6 executives and indirect support for a 40-member Commercial team. • Elevated to the role of Executive Assistant to the CEO, overseeing support for a senior leadership team of 6 executives. • Provided indirect assistance to a dynamic… Show more INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative, supportive care products with an annual revenue of $84M. Promoted to support CEO and senior leadership team comprising 6 executives and indirect support for a 40-member Commercial team. • Elevated to the role of Executive Assistant to the CEO, overseeing support for a senior leadership team of 6 executives. • Provided indirect assistance to a dynamic 40-member Commercial team, enhancing overall operational efficiency. • Effectively managed intricate calendars and communication for senior executives, orchestrating seamless coordination of internal and external engagements. • Strategically scheduled and organized internal meetings, external conferences, and teleconferences while preparing comprehensive agendas, facilitating discussions, and updating action items. • Spearheaded the development of the corporate PowerPoint template, aligning it with the company's branding and messaging. • Collaborated closely with the CCO to optimize the sales process workflow, resulting in a notable 15% increase in efficiency. • Skillfully negotiated rates with a third-party travel agency, delivering an outstanding 30% reduction in travel-related expenditures. Show less
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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas
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United States
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Construction Hardware Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marketing Planner
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Aug 2012 - Feb 2015
Phoenix, Arizona Area ASSA Abloy AB (ASSA) Manufacturer and supplier of door products and mechanical solutions for the security industry with annual revenues of $11.4B. Accountable for the creation and execution of marketing plans. Worked with stakeholders to determine optimal ways to reach target audiences, identified growth opportunities and developed strategies to help increase brand awareness. • Lead the strategic development and meticulous execution of comprehensive marketing initiatives… Show more ASSA Abloy AB (ASSA) Manufacturer and supplier of door products and mechanical solutions for the security industry with annual revenues of $11.4B. Accountable for the creation and execution of marketing plans. Worked with stakeholders to determine optimal ways to reach target audiences, identified growth opportunities and developed strategies to help increase brand awareness. • Lead the strategic development and meticulous execution of comprehensive marketing initiatives, resulting in an impressive 45% Year-over-Year (YoY) increase in sales. • Collaborated extensively with cross-functional stakeholders to discern optimal methods for engaging target demographics and successfully penetrating new markets. • Demonstrated exceptional financial acumen by effectively managing multi-million-dollar budgets across two distinct brands. • Employed a data-driven approach to budget reconciliation, culminating in a remarkable 65%+ Return on Investment (ROI) for every product launch. Expertly harnessed analytical insights to inform and guide strategic decision-making. • Devised and implemented annual print and digital advertising campaigns, garnering unprecedented returns on marketing investments for two key lines of business. This accomplishment contributed to a substantial 40% upsurge in brand awareness, solidifying the company's market presence and competitive advantage. Show less
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W. L. Gore & Associates
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United States
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Medical Device
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Communications Specialist
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Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
Phoenix, Arizona Area W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives, with an annual revenue of $4.5B. Developed marketing communications materials, facilitated product launches and coordinated trade shows. Maximized results by facilitating RFQs, investment approvals and purchase orders. • Developed and executed standardized product launch checklist and timeline, reducing time-to-market by 30% and enhancing cross-functional team… Show more W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives, with an annual revenue of $4.5B. Developed marketing communications materials, facilitated product launches and coordinated trade shows. Maximized results by facilitating RFQs, investment approvals and purchase orders. • Developed and executed standardized product launch checklist and timeline, reducing time-to-market by 30% and enhancing cross-functional team efficiency by 20%. • Created a high-impact product forecasting tool, driving $1M first-year post-launch sales and securing an additional $1.5M over the ensuing three years. • Optimized production schedules, maximizing output timeliness and reducing expediting costs by 10%. • Engineered a streamlined press release workflow with the marketing services team, resulting in an accelerated 15% media review cycle improvement. • Applied strategic problem-solving abilities to swiftly address operational bottlenecks, driving seamless coordination between departments and promoting overall efficiency. • Collaborated seamlessly across cross-functional teams, leveraging exceptional communication skills to foster productive and harmonious working relationships. Show less
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Education
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Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Education