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Paula J. Tawneypaula_tawney@ 206-601-8801Summary: Accomplished Executive/Personal Assistant with 15+ years of experience. ? A consummate professional and a highly collaborative individual with a global mindset dedicated to successfully partnering with executives. ?I?thrive?in an environment that is fast-paced, challenging and has high standards.AREAS OF EXPERTISEExecutive /Personal AssistantDomestic and International Travel ArrangementsExpense ReportingVisa/Passport ProcessingStrong Calendar Management SkillsOutlook/Excel/PowerPointSharePointOneNoteEvent Planning Team SupportSpace ManagementExcellent Customer Service SkillsExperienced and Pro Active in making sure that the Executive’s office is ran smoothly and efficiently._____________________________________________________________________________________MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WAFebruary 2016 - PresentExecutive Assistant to Corporate Vice President, Engineering Technology & Research, Azure, WiFi, US, and the Principal Group Manager, Azure, Wifi (Contract)Manage Corporate Vice President and Principal Group Manager’s daily calendars.Prepare expense reports.Arrange domestic and international travel.Work closely with other Executive Assistants within the community.Provide administrative support for additional team members.MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA Executive Assistant to Corporate Vice President, Engineering Technology & Research, Global and the Senior Business Manager, Technology & Research, Global (Contract)Managed Corporate Vice President’s daily calendar.Coordinated extensive international and domestic business travel.Helped plan international offsite in Beijing China.Prepared expense reports.Worked on a confidential special space project on behalf of the CVP that was requested by the CEO’s office.Worked closely with other Executive Assistants within the community.Supported Corporate Vice President Remotely two weeks a month.Supported Senior Business ManagerMICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WAExecutive Assistant to Vice President, Strategic Enterprise Services, Microsoft IT (Contract)Managed Vice President’s complicated and very busy daily calendar.Prepared expense reports.Arranged domestic and international travel.Facilitated Leadership Offsite.Helped Communications Manager with Vice President’s speaking engagements.Worked with Executive Administrative team on successful events.TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED, Redmond, WAOctober 2013 – January 2016Executive Assistant to Global Head of , and the Practice DirectorManaged Executive’s time by monitoring and adjusting calendar and negotiating and resolving scheduling conflicts resulting from changes in business priorities.Arranged intricate domestic and international travel, crossing various time zones, handling visas, etc. Reconciled expense reports.Facilitated all offsite meetings and events for Executive and staff.Planned all hands meetings and other leadership meetings, putting together agendas and logistics from start to finish.Was on call and available to assist executive 24/7. Executive traveled extensively and electronic / remote type support was frequently necessary. Second executive lived in a different State and all administrative support was provided remotely to him. CLARISONIC/L’OREAL, Redmond, WAMarch 2012 – October 2013 Executive Assistant to General Manager, US, and the Vice President of Marketing Managed busy calendar in Outlook; keeping executive on time for each scheduled appointment and adjusting conflicts as needed. Facilitated heavy international and domestic business travel. Monitored General Manager’s email and responded appropriately as needed to all requests. Facilitated company town halls, off-sites, executive dinners, team morale events and holiday parties for up to 400 guests. Prepared expense reports and reconciled monthly credit card statements. Prepared agendas for offsite meetings that were attended by Paris CEO.MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WANovember 2010 – February 2012Executive Assistant to Regional Vice President, Consumer and Online (Contract)Managed complicated calendar for Vice President using strong calendar management skills, including the coordination of executive meetings. Arranged complex international and domestic business travel. Assisted Business Manager on internal and external speaking engagements. Worked with international Microsoft offices to prepare agendas and schedule for international meetings. MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WAMarketing Assistant to Director, BPMG SQL Azure, and the General Manager (Contract)Monitored and adjusted executive calendars to resolve scheduling conflicts resulting from last minute changes in business priorities. Monitored Director and General Manager’s emails to bring important business decisions to their attention.Prepared documents, assembled agendas and took minutes at weekly meetings. Coordinated international and domestic business travel. Prepared expense reports and managed credit card statements.GE HEALTHCARE, Seattle, WAJune 2010 – September 2010Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President (Contract) Monitored, retrieved, sorted, prioritized, and responded accordingly to internal and external communications. Arranged domestic and international travel for SVP. Maintained SVP’S contact database in Outlook. Organized quarterly all hands, monthly leadership meetings, CEO’s yearly business review, and executive business dinners. EDIFECS, INC., Kirkland, WANovember 2009 – April 2010Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer Managed the CEO’s complex calendar. Assisted with internal and external communications; monitored, retrieved, sorted, prioritized, and responded accordingly to phone calls, emails, faxes, and mail. Arranged domestic and international travel for CEO. Prepared expense reports on behalf of CEO and senior management team. MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WADecember 2005 – October 2009Executive Assistant to the President of North America Sales and MarketingManaged President’s very busy calendar and resolved scheduling conflicts resulting from constantly changing business priorities. Traveled with the President to ensure all sales meetings were handled accordingly. Managed all NetJets reservations and travel for the President. Coordinated account meetings and briefing calls with the field sales teams. Developed detailed travel itineraries and coordinated arrangements and logistics for internal and external guests. Facilitated logistics for Regional Quarterly Business Reviews. MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WASenior Business Administrator, Corporate CommunicationsSupported three General Managers, one Senior Director as well as entire Corporation Communications Team. Managed time by monitoring and adjusting calendars and negotiating and resolving schedule conflicts resulting from changes in business priorities. Tasked with independently organizing special events such as President’s Luncheon, department off-sites, international press visits and Imagine Cup (yearly press event for Bill Gates). Worked closely with the Office of the CEO and other executive offices to coordinate press visits., Seattle, WANovember 2004 – December 2005Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer Supported senior marketing team responsible for all marketing and public relations initiatives. Managed time by monitoring and adjusting calendars and negotiating and resolving schedule conflicts resulting from changes in business priorities. Coordinated 10th Anniversary event itineraries for celebrity guests, including sourcing and booking private jets, handling hotels, special needs, and security. Interacted with talent agencies and celebrity staff to provide comprehensive follow-through. Tasked with independently organizing special events for the marketing department and the office of the CEO. (Events ranged from author visits to philanthropy award ceremonies). AT&T WIRELESS, Redmond, WAJune 1999 – November 2004Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer Supported three CIOs at different times during several organizational transitions.Coordinated relocation of then-current CIO; facilitated his transition into company. Coordinated CIO’s use of corporate jet. Assisted in his reorganization of IT, including placement of 21 new direct reports. Identified CIO’s deliverables and business priorities to direct his time and focus accordingly. Facilitated domestic and international business travel for CIO and his direct reports.LinkedIn Profile: WorkInfant Care GiverChildren’s Orthopedic Hospital, Seattle, WAFront DeskRonald McDonald House, Seattle, WAFood PreparationNW Aid’s Alliance, Seattle, WAMisc. DutiesIssaquah Food Bank, Issaquah, WA ................
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