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Salina Sherwood

Los Angeles

Summary

Professional with strong background in executive support, adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless office operations. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Marvin Engineering
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Managed calendar and scheduling for executive leadership, ensuring efficient time management.
  • Assisted in the preparation of meeting materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries, optimizing routes for cost-effectiveness and convenience.
  • Developed organizational systems for document management, enhancing accessibility and retrieval efficiency.
  • Communicated with vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while supporting executive operations.
  • Participated in team meetings, contributing ideas for process improvements and operational efficiency.

Office Manager

ADB Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Coordinated office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient communication among departments.
  • Managed scheduling for meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff members.
  • Acted as primary point of contact for vendor relations, negotiating contracts and service agreements.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation to support administrative functions and reporting needs.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 30 employees.


Bookkeeper

Rinati Skin
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records.
  • Reconciled bank statements with internal records to maintain accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
  • Processed payroll for employees, verifying hours worked and calculating deductions accurately each pay period.
  • Assisted with monthly closings by preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts.

Production Coordinator

Various
01.2020 - 2021
  • Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure timely project completion and alignment.
  • Monitored inventory levels, implementing systems to streamline supply chain operations.
  • Assisted in developing process documentation for training new team members on standard procedures.
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to enhance service quality and reduce costs.
  • Led cross-functional meetings to address project challenges and drive collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
  • Trained junior staff on operational best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among team members.

Administrative Coordinator

Veneto Luce
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated office operations, ensuring seamless communication between departments and stakeholders.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings, optimizing time management and resource allocation.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
  • Assisted in budget tracking, supporting financial accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined administrative workflows and reduced turnaround times.
  • Trained new staff on administrative procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Prepared reports and presentations, ensuring clarity and adherence to organizational standards.
  • Acted as point of contact for vendor relations, maintaining productive partnerships to support business needs.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
  • Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.

Education

Political Science

UCLA
Los Angeles
06-2007

Skills

  • Executive support
  • Office administration support
  • Administrative coordination
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Administrative support
  • Office management
  • Strong problem solver
  • Scheduling
  • Calendar management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Travel coordination
  • Database management

Languages

English
Spanish
French

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Marvin Engineering
04.2023 - 04.2025

Office Manager

ADB Group
09.2022 - 02.2023

Bookkeeper

Rinati Skin
01.2021 - 10.2022

Production Coordinator

Various
01.2020 - 2021

Administrative Coordinator

Veneto Luce
01.2019 - 01.2020

Political Science

UCLA
Salina Sherwood