Kerry A. Gauthier

 

Executive Assistant

Highly motivated administrative professional with over five years experience in supporting high-level executives. Detail oriented with strong communication and technical skills; exercises discretion and sound judgment to screen and prioritize tasks and information, resolve conflicts, and determine appropriate actions in all situations.

Areas of Expertise

·       Superior organization: manages all routine administrative tasks, maintains complex calendars, arranges all aspects of foreign and domestic travel, processes all expenses for reimbursement.

·       Expert coordination of on- and off-site meetings and special events: generates agendas and presentation materials, coordinates facilities and equipment.

·       Creative desktop publishing: utilizes exceptional design, layout, and editing skills to create high-quality presentations and documents including newsletters, reports, and promotional materials.

·       Expertise in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Additional proficiency in MS Project, Access, Adobe GoLive, and basic website design and maintenance.

Professional Experience

Motorola / Symbol Technologies – Holtsville, NY

Executive Secretary (June, 2006 -  November, 2007)

Fully supported two Operations Department Vice Presidents, two Senior Directors and their associated staffs; provided additional support to Senior Vice President of Operations as needed.  Duties included:

·       Maintain executive calendars by scheduling appointments and events; manage all necessary changes to the schedule on on-going basis.

·       Coordinate all aspects of on- and off-site meetings and events including: scheduling, generating and distributing agendas, minutes, action items, and presentations, facilitating use of teleconference and web-conference technology and arranging facilities, equipment and catering.

·       Make all arrangements for domestic and international travel, including airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and preparing all necessary visa and passport paperwork.

·       Prepare expense reports for reimbursement and arrange for payment of recurring expenses.

·       Compose, proofread and edit executive correspondence and documentation, create presentations and prepare monthly newsletter.

·       Perform routine administrative functions, including screening calls, visitors, and correspondence maintaining files, photocopying, faxing, ordering supplies and equipment and arranging for repairs for executive’s computers, phones and PDAs.

·       Promoted from Administrative Coordinator to Executive Secretary position and assigned responsibility for two additional executives four months after hire due to high performance.

Administrative Coordinator (February, 2006 – June, 2006)

Supported Operations Department Vice President, Senior Director and their associated staffs; provided additional support to Senior Vice President of Operations as needed.  Duties included:

·       Manage all administrative functions for executives including calendar maintenance, preparing documents and presentations, travel arrangement, and expense reimbursement.

·       Plan team building events, supplier / customer visits, meetings, and department functions.

·       Plan and coordinate annual supplier conference attended by over 250 people; Arrange events and speakers; act as point of contact for event attendees to provide assistance and resolve conflicts as needed. Event came in $8,000 under budget and received 95% satisfaction rating by participants.

Program Coordinator (May, 2004 – July, 2005)

Supported Senior Director of Professional Services, provide administrative support for two international certification programs. Duties included:

·       Perform routine administrative functions for Senior Director, including scheduling meetings and events, managing expenses, and preparing correspondence, presentations and memos.

·       Coordinate and track all phases of certification process, including enrollment, training, and certification maintenance and renewal; Oversee all contract completion and renewal; process fees for invoicing. Support marketing efforts to promote program and drive recruitment; create and maintain all program documentation and promotional materials.

·       Serve as primary liaison between program participants, clients and internal Sales, Training and Services departments to provide needed services, resolve conflicts and promote certified partners. 

·       Support and facilitate all training efforts. Manage course schedule and enrollment; work closely with Training department to roll out updated course content. Track students completion of curriculum and program requirements. Develop and implement personalized, monthly status reports, advising participants on their status and any outstanding requirements needed to earn or maintain certification.

·       Managed program independently following departure of Senior Director; met all recruiting goals and continued program rollout to Asia Pacific region.

·       Position originated with Manpower Inc. Hired on from temporary position in January, 2005

Adecco – Bohemia, NY / Office Team – Melville, NY  

Executive / Administrative Assistant (2002 to 2004)

Served as executive and administrative assistant in a series of contractual positions with increasing scope and responsibility through two employment agencies. Specialize in mid to long-term temporary positions, particularly medical and maternity leave replacement.

Additional Experience

I-Con Science Fiction Inc. – Stony Brook, NY

Marketing / Programming Coordinator, Volunteer (1996 – 2002)

Organized and coordinated programming and marketing for annual convention attended by over 5,000 attendees. Key Contributions:

·       Design and implement marketing plan for 2001 convention. Oversee event newsletter and program book publication. Create press packets and promotional materials. Design and maintain event website. Write copy for promotional materials and website.

·       Plan convention programming, including standing-room only events. Book guest speakers and performers. Negotiate fees and make all arrangements for travel and logistics. Schedule and promote programming. Manage all facilities, staffing and equipment needs.

·       Manage $15,000 budget and up to 20-person staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (2005) — Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

 

Pending Certifications

New York State Notary Public License

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification