Melissa Spencer

4507 Judy Court, Orlando, Florida 32839  v 407-826-0000

melissa@spencersvirtualsolutions.com

 

PROFILE 

Accomplished executive assistant, capable of handling a wide range of administrative and executive level support functions and consistently producing top-quality work.  Proactive, “take-charge” professional with over twenty years of proven success providing support to senior executives.  Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels; understands the value of working together toward a common goal.  Trustworthy, ethical and discreet, resourceful, able to multi-task effectively.

 AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

  • Excellent Administrative Skills

  • Calendar Scheduling

  • Internet Research

  • Create/Maintain Databases

  • Travel Planning

  • Event Planning & Management

  • Project Management

  • E-Mail & U.S. Mail Management

  PROVEN RESULTS 

  • Strong administrative and organizational skills.

  • Planning and coordination of Board of Directors, Shareholders and Officers meetings.

  • Planning and coordination of group and incentive travel.

  • Preparation and management of budgets ranging from $500,000 to $1 million.

  • Supervision of administrative functions.

  • Development and implementation of procedures and systems to increase efficiency and productivity.

  • Supervision and development of clerical staff.

  • Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with individuals throughout an organization.

  • Proficiency in MicroSoft software including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

  • Proven ability to learn and adapt to new and changing environments and responsibilities.

 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Owner/Operator of Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Smokey Bones & Seasons 52), Orlando, Florida – 1992 to 2006

     Executive Assistant to the Chairman/CEO, 1998 to 2006

     Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President, Human Resource, 1992 – 1998

National Business Association, Orlando, Florida – 1991 -1992 

     Regional Sales Representative  

 Burger King Corporation (A subsidiary of Grand Metropolitan), Dallas Market, Plano, Texas – 1988 – 1990

     Region Office Manager and Executive Assistant to Regional Vice President

Quik Wok, Inc. (a subsidiary of Grand Metropolitan), Irving, Texas – 1986 – 1988

     Executive Secretary to the President, 1987 – 1988

     Executive Secretary to Vice Presidents, Operations & Menu Development, 1986 – 1987

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate of AssistU’s Virtual Training Program, May 2005

Marcus Evans Senior Administrative Professionals’ Seminar

American Management Associations’ Administrative Assistants Program

IAAP’s Administrative Professionals’ Evolving Role in the Virtual Workplace

Professional Development for Women, Clemson University