HELEN GRAVESHelengraves64@aol.com, LinkedIn.com/in/Helengraves511 www.Twitter.com/GravesHelen

I received my passion for Office Management Executive Assistant while working at Amalgamated Bank. Amalgamated Bank gave my the opportunity to grow, expand my knowledge and gave me the education and tools to advance. Upon my relocation to Atlanta, GA I was not sure if I wanted to go back into the corporate world, so I decided to go back to school and obtain another degree in Business Management as a class project we had to develop a company, it was so interesting that I decided to create my own business “Superior Secretarial Services” a Virtual Assistant for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs. After joining the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and other Social Networking groups my business grew from a Virtual Assistant to a full Small Business because everyone needed someone to complete their Administrative Assignments but could not afford to hire someone on a full time basis, I received so many assignments that I moved Superior Secretarial Service into an employment service where I contracted staff to work from home to various businesses, while working full time positions.

Five years later I realized that I really miss the Corporate World and NYC , I miss the excitement , fast pace and the competitive activity of Manhattan . I am looking for a company that I can apply my skills and knowledge. A new adventure where I can stay for twenty years like I did at Amalgamated Bank to grow, advance and learn.

Office Management Executive Assistant is my passion because I love helping managers and co-workers achieve a better working environment through Leadership, Planning, Team Building and Creativity Ideas.

PASSION

Over twenty years of experience leading front- and back-office administration and serving as a trusted assistant to senior executives;

Well-honed office management skills, including hiring and supervising clerical staff; scheduling, calendaring and event planning; preparing reports; administering records management systems; and developing Excel spreadsheets, Mail Merge and PowerPoint

presentations;

The ability to anticipate executives’ needs, follow through on all details and tactfully handle sensitive situations;

Strong relationship building skills, leadership and team building, able to plan and implement comprehensive business strategies.

Solid Foundation Computer Proficiency, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, Sales Force)

Travel Arrangements (Car, Air, Hotel)

Event Planning (Meeting and Conferences)

Also; 

Certified Executive Assistant

Excellent Customer Service

Handle Financial Data

Organizational and Project Management

Research and Problem Solving

High Confidentiality

 

ABOUT ME

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOMPLISHED, POLISHED, PROFESSIONAL AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED, OFFICE MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT has a solid background, more than 20 years in the administrative business field. Background in Human Resources and Office Management, creating a positive experience and performance for employees and management. Recruitment of high level executives for financial corporation and businesses. Planning and leading comprehensive marketing strategies in support of business goals and objectives. Strong relationship building skills, powerful leadership, team building strategies and social networking abilities. Success in implementing training for employees on MS Office Programs and Customer Service Skills.

Motivation in building business from staff of one to staff of fifteen. Built company grossing over forty thousand year. Creative ideas free marketing saving small businesses thousands per

year. Saved company over thirty thousand by reorganizing – bills. Implemented hiring of on-site tech saving over ten thousand per year.

Time management implementing staff training MS Office Suites. Improve Customer Service skills through training classes. Recruiting high qualified financial Analysis and sales personnel into

billion dollar corporation. Improve sales for various businesses incorporating new clientele base.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Social Networking also gave me the opportunity to create and sponsor community affairs for businesses, entrepreneurs and community for marketing.

Large Yard Sell – Junk –in – the – trunk

Expand your business – Dinner and Social Events

Children Fashion and Talent Show – Children model clothing and perform special acts.

Involvement with various Non Profit Companies - Helping teens receive summer positions, mentoring on subjects of Bullying, Careers, High Education and Inspiration.

Volunteer typing resumes, cover letters and teaching MS Office Suites to teens and adults. Working at the local Senior Citizens Office reading and filing out forms for utilizes, medical insurance and lease agreements.

Walk for Susan Komen and Artistic Children

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Bachelor of Business Administration – HR Management2012 American InterContinental University

Hoffman Estates, IL Associate of Arts in Business Administration

2010 American InterContinental University Hoffman Estates, IL

 Associates of Science – Computer Technology1984 Plaza College

Jackson Heights, NY

Certified Executive Assistant Katherine Gibbs College

Education

MeLisa Collins – RunAround ServicesPresident 770-761-1431

Cheryl Hubbard – Capstone Financial PartnersPartner404-926-1374

Deborah Alexander – Department of Driver ServicesManager770-918-5863

Debi Gupta - Amalgamated Bank Senior Vice-President Director of Information Technology212-255-6200

Paul DiLorenzo – Amalgamated BankVice President – Telecommunications Dept212-255-6200

REFERENCES

SOCIAL NETWORKINGADVANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ROCKDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING CERMONY

SUPERIOR SECRETARIAL SERVICES, LLC

I am confident that I would be able to organize, manage and create a smooth-running office. If you agree that

my qualifications and passion for your company would make me a strong addition to your team, please call me at (347) 954-8342 or email HelenGraves64@aol.com

to set up a telephone interview or professional meeting. Thank you for your time, and I look forward

to hearing from you. 

Sincerely,Helen Graves

CONTACT ME