Experience

Wright Tool

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Present



Aris Horticulture, Inc

• Sales & Marketing Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2001 - Sep 2012

  Leading grower and researcher of high quality ornamental plant products.Administrative Assistant, Sales & Marketing Department – Responsible for various administrative duties within the department as well as the corporate office, interacting with all departments, multiple locations and with persons at all levels of the company.Established relationships with a variety of industry professionals, up to 25 at a time, regarding production of custom plant care labels, supplying photography, product information, and point of purchase materials to promote products.Successfully managed various aspects of the marketing process which included development, production, inventories and distribution of annual product catalogs, sales tools, and communications to a multiple audience.Successfully managed payment of invoices and expense account reimbursements. Attention to details and costs resulted in significant savings to the company throughout tenure; correcting invoicing errors from vendors/suppliers and expense account errors saved $5,000 in one year.Successfully managed the ongoing development and distribution of custom industry calendars instrumental for production planning, products sales, and customer service support.Successfully coordinated up to 15 annual regional and corporate trade shows, events and sales meetings including creative assistance in booth design for company exhibits at these events.Maintained departmental marketing inventory and necessary items for trade shows\company events.Provided company Intranet support and managed general inquiries for two company websites.



Data Now Corporation

• Virtual Office Manager

  • Dec 1998 - Sep 2001

  Information technology consulting services company.; Performed diverse office administration duties to support all aspects of the business.Provided customer support to assist with project management and updates to customer website pages.Performed various financial and group benefit activities for the company.Assisted with development of marketing and advertising materials and participated in trade shows.Coordinated all company meetings and employee gatherings. Information technology consulting services company.; Performed diverse office administration duties to support all aspects of the business.Provided customer support to assist with project management and updates to customer website pages.Performed various financial and group benefit activities for the company.Assisted with development of marketing and advertising materials and participated in trade shows.Coordinated all company meetings and employee gatherings.



SMR & Co

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 1998

  Provided primary support to two Senior Managers. Prepared proposals, correspondence and other periodic mailings.Collated IRS Form 5500 and pension reporting documents.Assisted the Tax Department during tax season. Provided primary support to two Senior Managers. Prepared proposals, correspondence and other periodic mailings.Collated IRS Form 5500 and pension reporting documents.Assisted the Tax Department during tax season.



Telxon Corporation Corporate Headquarters

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 1997 - Dec 1997

  Pioneered the making of hand-held computers.; Supported a Director and two department managers regarding Facilities, Purchasing, Insurance and Travel.Handled maintenance issues and key control for multiple properties and company vehicles.Managed Work Orders to meet various needs of multiple departments and company employees.Scheduling and set up of audio/visual equipment for the Corporate Conference Center. Pioneered the making of hand-held computers.; Supported a Director and two department managers regarding Facilities, Purchasing, Insurance and Travel.Handled maintenance issues and key control for multiple properties and company vehicles.Managed Work Orders to meet various needs of multiple departments and company employees.Scheduling and set up of audio/visual equipment for the Corporate Conference Center.



CIGNA Retirement & Investment Services

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 1988 - Nov 1996

  A division of CIGNA Corporation that sold and serviced retirement benefits plans.; Provided administrative support to multiple senior staff members.Developed relationships with clients to satisfy requests for 401(k) program enrollment materials and plan documentation.Prepared proposals, presentations and correspondence.Coordinated quarterly regional staff meetings and other special events.Managed various financial and purchasing functions for multiple employees and offices.Organized and maintained all sales and employee 401(k) education materials.