Laura Guthery

About Laura Guthery

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Results-oriented, loyal and dedicated Executive Assistant…

Experience

1. Sr Executive Administrative Assistant

   Emerson

   May 2007 — Present · MN

   Manage President’s complex calendar to meet all internal and external commitments; monitor his emails to stay informed of all requests and obligations.• Act as a primary liaison to plan and manage board meetings, schedule travel and lodging, prepare expense reports; coordinate and help prepare materials for high level meetings.• Provide additional support for the President’s Senior Leadership Team, to include the VP Human Resources, CFO, and others as needed.• Assist in the hiring of administrative staff; provide training and mentoring while offering guidance to encourage networking and operational improvements.• Act as first line of communication with customers and employees on behalf of President; investigate complaints and direct to appropriate executive to handle; ensure resolution has been communicated.• Coordinate with corporate Human Resources the yearly Employee Recognition Appreciation Event for our Eden Prairie location. • Lead coordination of the yearly Strategic Planning Meeting in off-site locations. Manage budget, work closely with event planner, act as key contact for 50 global participants and their guests, prepare and track all reports, manifests, and invoices. Planning and execution of event spans approximately 6 months.• Work closely with Executive Assistant team to streamline international travel to include all logistics i.e, flight, hotel, and ground transportation needs.• Organize programs, meetings and conferences including identifying venues, negotiating contracts, and issuing information.• Prepare and process President’s expense reports, as well as for the VP Human Resources, and CFO. Review and approve expense reports for the executive team. • Review and edit executive’s internal and external communications.• First point of contact for customers, employees, and business partners.• Available 24/7 to ensure reliable support for executive.• Review and edit presentations for accuracy, formatting, and consistency.

Skills

• Process Scheduler
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Customer Service
• Product Development