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SUMMARY:  Executive Administrative Assistant; Office Manager. Strong facilitation and communication skills interacting well with corporate and field levels.  Skilled with developing and managing policies and procedures. Expertise in benefit administration.  Self-directed and motivated professional.

APPLIED MATERIALS, Santa Clara, CA                                       2000 - Present 
Executive Administrative Assistant
Provided executive support to the Division Manager of a new start-up group within Applied Materials.  Assisted in managing the group's growth from 5 to 60 employees.

• Scheduled and maintained the calendar, travel and expense reports for division manager and senior personnel
• Handled group relocation to new facilities, including allocating office space, phone transfers, new equipment
• Worked with facilities department to define future growth needs
• Processed purchase orders within the Oracle system

SNAP-ON DIAGNOSTICS, San Jose, CA                                    1996 - 2000
Office Manager/Human Resource Administrator 
Managed the development and implementation of all company policy and procedures including human resource functions. Provided senior level support for two department managers and the Chief Technology Officer. Supervised clerical employees.

• Managed all medical and benefit programs including enrollments, records, and 401(k)
• Hired and trained clerical employees and conducted performance evaluations
• Maintained monthly schedules for department managers
• Coordinated implementation of new package providing more uniform benefits to employees
• Arranged travel and tracked expenses for 30 employees
• Oriented and trained engineering group in new Internet- based time reporting system

GWYNEDD-MERCY COLLEGE, Gwynedd Valley, PA                1995 - 1996
Office Manager/Senior Administrative Assistant 
Provided support for department Chair and 15 faculty members.

• Supervised work study students
• Created, edited and produced department handbooks, tests, recruitment brochures
• Coordinated events, meetings and seminars for new enrollments and continuing education

AUS CONSULTANTS, Philadelphia, PA                                        1992 -1995
Administrative Assistant 
Provided administrative assistance to CEO and seven Vice-Presidents.

• Served as first point of contact for clients and business partners
• Coordinated and scheduled all company travel

SKILLS: Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, Oracle purchasing System, email, Netscape Navigator and Macintosh

EDUCATION: Villanova University, Villanova, PA