1. Asa N. Phillips
2078 Glenellen Drive, NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152 C: 678.725.2691 Email: asap2078@gmail.com LinkedIn - Asa N. Phillips
SUMMARY
 Accomplished, self-motivated Executive Assistant with 20 years’ experience in high paced environment leading and
managing the activities of Regional Sales Vice Presidents, Senior Executives and reporting staff
 Consummate professional dedicated the certainty that busy Executives are productive by serving as effective
gatekeeper, preparing well-researched and accurate documents, overseeing and efficiently handling daily office tasks,
and managing other administrative personnel within the Region, while maintaining a high level of confidentially
 Great communicator both written and verbally, analytical and acts with integrity
 Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) CRM, SAP, SharePoint and possess the ability to
quickly learn other required technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1995-2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc., 2014 sales of $126 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products
serving businesses and institutions worldwide.
Executive Assistant for the Regional Sales VP Marietta, GA (2005-2015)
 Lead the Executive Administrative activities in the SE Region, consisting of more than 10 DSMs, 140 sellers and 4
Administrative Assistants, delivering an average of double digit revenue growth over 10 years.
 Improved office efficiency by implementing and introducing time-saving measures to improve the VPs, District
Manager and Administrative staff productivity.
 Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with hotels, resorts, vendors, caterers and other service providers
for region, Sr. Executive events and meetings while saving more than $50k annually.
 Collaborated and partnered with VPs on training and developing both District Sales Managers and Administrative
staff. Coordinated with staffing personnel to review qualifications and hold interviews for open Administrative
positions. Participated in mid and annual reviews to ensure achievements and goals are met in order to hold
individuals accountable.
 Drafted, written, modified and distributed business correspondence as needed for the VP and other staff as required
 Actively lead and participated on teams and special projects displaying strong interpersonal skills through providing
and receiving feedback.
Executive Assistant for the Regional Sales / Operations VP Marietta, GA (2000-2005)
 Supported the Region Sales/Operations VP in leading a team of 15 District Sales Managers, 20 Branch Managers, 120
sellers, and 5 Administrative Assistants across the Southeast region.
 Prepared presentations, maintained financial forecast and sales reporting on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
Maintained Region expense budgets, reconciled purchasing cards, processed invoices to insure target expense budget
was met.

2.  Fostered a sense of teamwork and collaboration between Sales Managers, Branch Managers and Administrative staff
which lead to positive employee satisfaction results.
District Sales Assistant Raleigh, NC (1995-2000)
 Supported a District Sales Manager and a team of 10-12 sellers to achieve sales goals.
 Prepared standard and special reports following general directions in a timely manner
 Improved knowledge and skills with a fast start orientation plan for sellers insuring positive results quickly.
 Progressively work towards proactively anticipating the DSMs and sellers needs
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 2008- Present
Pursuing a degree in Business Administration - Expected graduation date – May 2017
Skills Development Courses:
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Notary Public – Oct. 2015
MS Office One Note
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer at Moving the Spirit
Volunteer Motherless Daughters
Volunteer Daughters of Destiny
Guest Partner with Kennesaw Fit Body Boot Camp