Personable Executive Assistant with a work history of consistently exceeding performance objectives.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of senior executives and other corporate decision makers.

  Proactively identified and resolved problems in real time with professionalism, diplomacy and tact.

  Proven track record of successfully planning and executing special events on time and on budget.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and basic knowledge of SharePoint; also proficient with Box, Concur, Oracle, WebEx, Workday and other software programs.

Calendar Management Event Planning/Logistics Travel Arrangements

Drafting Correspondence Vendor Relations/Negotiations Administrative Management

Dictation/Transcription Client Relations Problem Solving

Symantec Corp. 1997-Present

Executive Assistant, Finance, Veritas Technologies LLC Mountain View, CA (Jan. 2016-Present)

  Provide valuable, hands-on support to the Senior Vice President of Finance.

  Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and vendors in person, over the phone or via email.

  Showcase solid organizational skills to manage a high volume of work, including managing executive calendars; scheduling meetings; and preparing documents for executive meetings and presentations.

  Calculate and track expense reports and assist the Executive with planning the budget as needed.

  Spearhead all aspects of domestic and international travel arrangements.

  Plan and execute catering for luncheons held on a quarterly basis involving 100 team members, including negotiating prices and contracts for services with vendors.

  Manage planning and execution of the annual Holiday Party, including creating a unique theme each year.

  Demonstrate strong writing skills to draft correspondence, including emails for PowerPoint presentations.

Executive Assistant, Finance Mountain View, CA (2005-Jan. 2016)

  Supported four different executives simultaneously over the majority of tenure in this role.

  Managed all aspects of quarterly or annual events, including negotiating with vendors.

  Spearheaded planning and execution of the annual CFO Barbecue, attended by up to 500 employees, including securing permission from the Landlord; Fire Marshal; and City of Mountain View for a permit.

Symantec Corp. (continued) 1997-Present

Executive Assistant, Finance Mountain View, CA (2005-Jan. 2016)

  Managed executive calendars; scheduled meetings; and prepared documents for executive meetings.

  Calculated and tracked expense reports and assisted executives with planning budgets as needed.

  Spearheaded all aspects of domestic and international travel arrangements.

  Planned and executed catering for luncheons held on a quarterly basis involving 100 team members, including negotiating prices and contracts for services with vendors.

  Managed planning and execution of annual Holiday Party, including creating a unique theme each year.

  Demonstrated strong writing skills to draft correspondence, including emails and for presentations.

  Planned and executed an Olympics event in the campus quad, with up to 3,500 staff participating.

  Coordinated employee involvement with the annual Silicon Valley Heart Walk.

  Helped with the on-boarding of new employees.

Sales Support Assistant, Field Sales Strategy, Veritas Milpitas, CA, and then, Mountain View (2002-2005)

  Provided executive-level support to the Vice President of Field Sales Strategy and his staff.

  Managed a purchasing budget to buy office equipment, computer systems and related maintenance services, as well as to maintain office supplies.

Project Coordinator, Windows Business Unit, Veritas Pleasanton, CA (2000-2002)

  Assisted with planning budgets, processing internal requisitions, and creating presentations.

  Improved productivity after helping develop and maintain an Intranet.

Administrative Assistant, OEM Sales/Strategic Alliances, Veritas Pleasanton, CA (1999-2000)

  Supported a Senior Director in OEM Sales, booking travel arrangements and creating presentations.

  Built relationships with OEM accounts, including resolving order changes or challenges.

Production Coordinator, Operations, Veritas Pleasanton, CA (1998-1999)

  Trained and supervised staff and interns to monitor supplier performance and troubleshoot issues.

  Streamlined operations by organizing manufacturing functions that ensured smooth product process flow.

Senior Dispatch Operator, Customer Support, Veritas Pleasanton, CA and then Mountain View (1997-1998)

  Communicated effectively with customers regarding their technical support inquiries.

  Improved customer service after creating and maintaining matrixes and data sheets on product information, which assisted team members with answering questions.

Studied at The Ohio State University and the University of Phoenix

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity at your organization and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable Executive Assistant with a work history of consistently exceeding performance objectives. I offer stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of senior executives and other corporate decision makers. During my career, I have proactively identified and resolved problems in real time with professionalism, diplomacy and tact. I also have a proven track record of successfully planning and executing special events on time and on budget. Additionally, I possess solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks. I am proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and have basic knowledge of SharePoint. Furthermore, I am proficient with Box, Concur, Oracle, WebEx, Workday and other software programs. Among my unique skills and abilities:

  Managed executive calendars; scheduled meetings; and prepared documents for executive meetings.

  Calculated and tracked expense reports and assisted executives with planning budgets as needed.

  Spearheaded all aspects of domestic and international travel arrangements.

  Planned and executed catering for luncheons held on a quarterly basis involving 100 team members, including negotiating prices and contracts for services with vendors.

  Managed planning and execution of annual Holiday Party, including creating a unique theme each year.

  Spearheaded planning and execution of the annual CFO Barbecue, attended by up to 500 employees, including securing permission from the Landlord; Fire Marshal; and City of Mountain View for a permit.

  Demonstrated strong writing skills to draft correspondence, including emails and for presentations.

As your employee, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Dear (Person You Interviewed With):

I am writing to personally thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY) position currently available at your organization. Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident I can exceed your performance expectations immediately.

As discussed, I am a personable Executive Assistant that has worked closely senior executives and other corporate decision makers. During my career, I have proactively identified and resolved problems in real time with professionalism, diplomacy and tact. I also have a proven track record of planning and executing special events on time and on budget. Additionally, I possess solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks. I am also proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx