Susan Harrier

Minneapolis, MN 55411

952-486-1801

susanharrier@gmail.com

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Proven Administrative Assistant/ Coordinator with excellent project and time management skills; Communicate effectively with contacts from external clients/ vendors to senior management. Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work, detailed oriented with strong problem solving skills to ensure timely completion. Ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethic and commitment to providing unsurpassed, professional support

 

SKILLS

SharePoint, MS Project , MS Office skills and MS Excel., Internet and e-mail applications, knowledge of Oracle, Vantiv, QuickBooks, AS400, Legal Pro, Otis.

Finance, A/R, A/P, expense reporting and budget analysis; On-boarding and off-boarding of third party consulting resources; expatriate documentation; invitation requests to foreign countries

Event planning and management

 

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

 

Sr. Contracts Administrative Assistant, Honeywell International

Golden Valley, MN

Sept. 2015 - Dec. 2015

Update project team calendars. Coordinate travel arrangements including invitation requests to foreign countries; assist in resource management processes. Provide budget and invoice process support. Support on-boarding and off-boarding of third party consulting resources. Maintain documents via electronic files on foreign nationals for legal compliance per company policies; expatriate documentation.

Creation of procedures manual for departmental use

 

IT Coordinator / Administrative Assistant, Mobility BU, Cargill          

Hopkins, MN

Apr. 2015 - Jun.  2015

Off-boarding of third party consulting resources; expatriate documentation; Manage and document all employee communications; Manage and maintain company assets, computers, co. phones, AMEX cards and other materials.

 

Account Coordinator, Ovation Brands

Eagan, MN

Apr. 2014 – Jan. 2015

Manage and coordinate communication with sales staff, tour groups, and managers at store level and area directors; Management and accounting of Group Sales accounts to include A/P, A/R, invoicing, processing account payments and file management; manage and analyze weekly aging report; Management of company gift card system.

B2B collections in excess of $200,000(within 6 months); Established a training procedures manual for Cognizant staff in India.

 

Accounting Administrative Assistant, Amsum and Ash                                    

Fridley, MN

Dec.  2012 – Mar. 2013

A/R – A/P, process payments to vendors, record payments received from customers, daily reporting. Prepare and reconcile expense reports for approval. Assist customer and vendor requests regarding pricing and account inquiries. B2B Collections in excess of $50,000 (within 3 months).

 

Project Coordinator Assistant, Acrylic Design

Plymouth, MN

Jul. 2012 - Dec.2012

Generated orders daily for shipment to over 2000 Best Buy & Target stores; daily invoicing, shipment confirmation and billing. Coordinate, monitor and release product.

 

Facilities Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, Sojourner Project, Inc.

Minnetonka, MN

Nov.  2001 - Jul.  2006

Facilities Consultant Jul. 2006- 2008

Assistant to executive staff of eight; Responsible for maintaining organizational needs to include;

·   all purchase requests; monitor and analyze department budgets

·   create, monitor ad maintain procedures manual and employee handbook

·   Event planning for the organization, including but not limited to fundraisers, board meetings, volunteer events and employee gatherings. Assist with preparation, ordering and distributing of presentation materials and company literature.

·   Responsible for operation of the facilities; maintenance, repair requests, licensing, vendor contact and contract negotiator for company leases

·   Earned excellent marks on performance reviews with citations for excellence in areas including; work volume, accuracy and quality.

Additional accomplishments

Participated in a successful Capital Campaign continuing on as the project coordinator to construct a new shelter; generated bids, negotiated and selected contractor for work needed. Guaranteed deadlines; initiated recommendations for the unforeseen and ensuring that punch lists were complete accurately; acting as the liaison between the construction crew, engineer and the Board of directors.  Assured maintenance of the buildings and grounds; Communicated effectively with multiple departments to plan meetings.

 

Office Purchasing Assistant, EIS Circuit Supply

Plymouth, MN

Aug. 2000 - Nov. 2001

Scheduled and monitored production of product for a number of U.S. branches

Maintained monthly production reports; relations with customers and vendors

Provided administrative function to company controller and accounting staff

 

EDUCATION

St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bachelors in Business Management and Human Resource Management

 

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