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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS & SPECIAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Results-driven [Job Title] experienced in leading corporate communication strategies, enhance sales activities and directing branding initiatives. Talented writer, editor and speaker with exceptional interpersonal abilities with both internal and external stakeholders. Determined, tireless and enterprising in stressful, fast-paced settings.

Skills
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Streamline
  • Edit
  • Email
  • Special events
  • Senior Management
  • Financials
  • Hiring
  • Information systems
  • Insurance
  • Legal
  • Logistics
  • Managing
  • Materials
  • Meetings
  • Mail
  • Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Negotiation
  • Internet research
  • Press releases
  • Project management
  • Quality
  • Real estate
  • Receptionist
  • Recruiting
  • Repairs
  • Reporting
  • Statistics
  • Supervising
  • Phone
  • Travel arrangements
  • Workflow
  • Communications development
  • Communications management
  • Time management
  • Media relations
Work History
Director of Corporate Relations & Special Assistant, 08/2011 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Oversee all aspects of the CEO's workflow and priorities by managing the schedule and anticipating steps ahead.
  • Provide on-site event support to all external meetings including board meetings and executive training sessions.
  • Manage special projects assigned by the CEO.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and staff services, which may include and are not limited to vendor payments and relations, office environment, travel and event logistics.
  • Responsible for heavy calendar schedules using Microsoft Outlook, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants to coordinate a variety of executive meetings.
  • Oversee all international and domestic travel plans.
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and supervising receptionist, administrative assistants and mailroom coordinator.
  • Produce and distribute internal and external communications, including press releases, media alerts and job postings.
  • Oversee all internal and external communication related to business activities of the organization.
Executive Assistant to CEO, 06/2008 to 08/2011
Company Name – City, State
  • Conducted extensive Internet research, reporting findings to both the CEO and COO.
  • Organized calendar, including personal and professional events, for both CEO and COO.
  • Arranged all travel arrangements for both the CEO and COO.
  • Coordinated and set up all special events for Palomar Insurance.
  • Prepared correspondence; proof and edit press releases and other documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Oversaw all license renewals and continuing education for CEO, COO, Senior Management and Producers.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
  • Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls.
  • Allocated executive tasks and managed complex calendars and administrative functions.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Managed [Job title]'s complex and frequently changing travel arrangements and coordinated pre-planning of trips.
  • Complied with special requests from board members for research, assistance and travel arrangements.
  • Maintained confidential, administrative support to executive team and members of board of directors.
  • Directed administrative functions for board of directors, principals, consultants and key managers.
  • Accomplished special objectives and projects according to requests from board members.
Executive Assistant, 06/2005 to 05/2008
Company Name – City, State
  • Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communication among senior executives, board members, shareholders, middle management and administrative staff.
  • Oversaw calendar, including personal and professional events, for Senior VP, Claims.
  • Made all Senior VP travel and entertainment arrangements.
  • Screened Senior VP phone calls, mail and email.
  • Generated reports and statistics related to lawsuits, claims financials and claims severity.
  • Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
Real Estate Operations Specialist, 10/2002 to 06/2005
Company Name – City, State
  • Principal contact for comprehensive real estate administration, management, and the facilitation of information regarding lease negotiation and management, landlord relations, project management, repairs and renovations.
  • Maintained extensive contact and develop solid relationships with landlords, tenants, vendors and service center employees in order to effectively assess and resolve all problems and issues satisfactorily.
  • Acted as liaison between service center and various internal departments, including legal, accounting and information systems.
  • Demonstrated continual effort to improve office operations, streamline procedures, and provide quality service.
Education
B.S: History & MarketingAuburn University At Montgomery - City, State
  • Donald B. Dodd Southern History Writing Award: The Investigation of the Assassination of Albert Patterson (2000)
  • Richard Evans Morse Writing Award: McCarthy/Eisenhower and the Politics of Accommodation (1999)
  • Awarded [Award Name]
Affiliations
  • Dependable professional with more than 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive support to senior executives and abilities in public relations, communications and media relations. Possesses the highest degree of integrity, supported by a flawless record of maintaining confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff; excel at scheduling meetings, coordinating travel and managing all essential tasks
  • Responsible and highly motivated professional with excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Highly motivated, results-oriented and demonstrates professionalism in handling deadline-driven operations and various organizational functions
  • Innovative and reliable individual with proven ability to achieve organizational goals while displaying effective multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Recognized ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and diverse individuals at any levels
  • Exemplary writing skills include research, editing, and proofreading
  • Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word and Visio
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School Attended

  • Auburn University At Montgomery

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  • Director of Corporate Relations & Special Assistant
  • Executive Assistant to CEO
  • Executive Assistant
  • Real Estate Operations Specialist

Degrees

  • B.S : History & Marketing

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