jmpolizzi resume sep 2016
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JILL M. POLIZZI321 N. Blanchard Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 630.247.8235 | [email protected]
ObjectiveTo find an Executive Assistant position focused on performing a variety of high-level projects in support of organizational and executive level goals.
Qualifications Summary Accomplished executive assistant offering 31 years administrative experience reporting to a
President and other top executives; dedicated to making the lives of busy executives easier. Superior attention to detail, calm under pressure, proactive and confident; openly and readily
adapts to change. Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Serve as an effective gatekeeper, prepare accurate documents, manage busy calendars and
efficiently handle daily office tasks. Superior multitasking talents, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments. Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); internet savvy.
Professional ExperienceUnilever Food Solutions, Lisle, ILSenior Executive Assistant May 2005 – June 2016 Provide administrative and business support to the President, Vice President of Field Sales and
Vice President of Business Development as well as other members of the executive leadership team when required.
Maintain calendars – plan and schedule meetings, video conferences, teleconferences and travel.
Planned and coordinated annual national sales & marketing meeting and other functional meetings; negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with hotels, vendors and other providers; developed meeting budget and effectively managed meeting at or below budget.
Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the executive leadership team by implementing a consistent approach to calendar management and meeting etiquette.
Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative assistant team by implementing a consistent way of working in support of the executive leadership team.
Coordinated travel and meeting details for global visitors and proactively communicated with global administrative colleagues.
Previous experience includes administrative assistant assignments for Best Foods/Unilever (February 1985 – May 2005), Schaumburg/Naperville/Lisle, IL.