1. Christine M. Jones
121 Autumn Trail, Coatesville, Pa. 19320
Phone : 484-639-2658 E-Mail : cmerjones99@gmail.com
Skills Overview: Administrative Professional with 26+ years’ of real world experience in progressively responsible
positions. A team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision. Possesses excellent written
and verbal communication skills, intelligent, adaptable to new environments and business systems with high
energy and enthusiasm. Handles confidential materials and conversations with the utmost professionalism and
respect.
Employment History
DSM Biomedical, Exton, PA December 2014 – Present
Executive Assistant to President, CFO, Global HR Director and Global Innovation Director
Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. DSM's broad biomedical materials portfolio,
technologies and expertise enable medical device manufacturers to advance care across many medical specialties.
Heavy domestic and international calendar management for above mentioned managers that include scheduling complex
internal and external meetings, using judgment to maximize time efficiently and effectively
Coordinate logistics for large meetings including coordinating locations, meeting facilities, audio-visual requirements,
transportation (both air and ground), hotel reservations and meals
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, train, hotel and car service reservations
Screen and handle telephone and e-mails for President, CFO, Global HR Director and Global Innovation Director
Sort and process incoming and outgoing mail
Draft and edit correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the President, CFO, Global HR Director and Global Innovation
Director
Process Expense Reports in a timely and accurate manner for President, CFO, Global HR Director and Global Innovation
Director using the Concur system
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for meetings
Handle confidential materials and conversations in an appropriate and professional manner
Accurately create and maintain filing systems
Liaison between President, CFO, Global HR Director and Global Innovation Director as necessary
Ensure that President, CFO, Global HR Director and Global Innovation Director are properly prepared for meetings e.g.
agendas, handouts, etc.
Responsible for personal errands as requested
Perform any and all duties deemed necessary that aid in the smooth running of the department
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Malvern, PA February 2009– October 2014
Legal Secretary/Legal Affairs Department
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., is a Endo Pharmaceuticals is a Healthcare Solutions company engaged branded and generic
pharmaceuticals as well as state-of-the-art devices and intuitive health services.
Accurately maintain calendar and contacts for VP, Legal Affairs and three Senior Counsels
Schedule complex internal and external meetings, using judgment to manage and maximize the VP, Legal Affairs time
Coordinate logistics for large meetings, including coordinating locations, meeting facilities, audio-visual requirements,
transportation (both air and ground), hotel reservations and meals
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, train, hotel and car service reservations
Super User for Legal Matter Management System – TeamConnect, including training staff across the enterprise and
troubleshooting issues for Legal Delegates
Create and manage Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders using COUPA (Also have experience in creating the same using
SAP, which is still the final payment system for the company)
Create Share Point sites for various projects to manage documents. Coordinate access for staff and external participants.
Screen and handle telephone and e-mails for VP, Legal Affairs, three Senior Counsels and a Senior Paralegal
Sort and process incoming and outgoing mail
Draft correspondence and e-mails on behalf of the VP, Legal Affairs and three Senior Counsels
Process Expense Reports in a timely and accurate manner for VP, Legal Affairs, three Senior Counsels and a Senior Paralegal
using the Concur system
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for meetings
Handle confidential materials and conversations in an appropriate and professional manner
Accurately create and maintain the VP, Legal Affairs filing system
Liaison between VP, Legal Affairs and Senior Staff as necessary
2. Ensure that VP Legal Affairs and three Senior Counsels are properly prepared for meetings e.g. agendas, handouts, etc.
Attend meetings and take accurate minutes for distribution
Work on Special Projects as directed by the General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs
Provide backup to other Legal Secretaries in the Legal Department
Manage Off-Site Storage for Legal Affairs – paying attention to destruction codes and Hold Orders
Perform any and all duties deemed necessary that aid in the smooth running of the Legal Affairs Department
Aberdeen Asset Management, Inc., Philadelphia, PA February 2008- December 2008
Executive Assistant to CEO and COO
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC is an international investment management group, managing assets for both institutions
and private individuals from offices around the world. AAM now manages more than £113 billion of third party assets from
our offices around the world. Aberdeen Asset Management, Inc. is the U.S. division of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
Accurately maintained calendars and contacts CEO and COO
Coordinated large meetings, including all logistics – locations, meeting facilities, transportation, hotel and meals
Coordinated travel and hotel arrangements for Board Members pertaining to PLC Board meeting
Arranged domestic & international travel (including hotels & ground transportation) utilizing the corporate travel agent
Screened and handled or direct calls
Sorted and processed incoming and outgoing mail, including overnight deliveries
Offered support to various direct reports of firm on an as needed basis
Processed expense reports in a timely and accurate manner
Handled confidential materials and conversations in an appropriate and professional manner
Accurately created and maintained the President’s filing system
Liaison between CEO and COO and Senior Staff as necessary
Made sure CEO and COO are properly prepared for meetings e.g. agendas, handouts, etc.
Composed letters and e-mails on behalf of the COO when necessary
Prepared PowerPoint presentations for meetings
Dotted line supervision of other Executive Assistants in the company
Performed any and all duties deemed necessary that aid in the smooth running of the department
Responsible for processing CEO and COO FSA reports
Responsible for personal errands as requested
Lubert-Adler Partners, L.P., Philadelphia, PA September 2006 – February 2008
Executive Assistant to the Senior Managing Principal, a Managing Principal and Vice President
Lubert-Adler Partners is a group of real estate private equity funds, managing more than $4 billion of equity and over $15 billion in assets.
Accurately maintained calendars and contacts for all parties
Coordinated all logistics for large meetings including locations, meeting facilities, transportation, hotel and meals
Coordinated travel arrangements for Advisory Board Members with regards to Advisory Board Meetings
Arranged both domestic & international travel (including hotels & ground transportation) utilizing the corporate travel agent
Worked with private charter flight companies to provide alternate travel options domestically and to Canada when necessary
Screened and handled and directed phone calls
Sorted and processed incoming and outgoing mail
Supported various Principals and Associates of firm on an as needed basis
Processed expense reports in a timely and accurate manner
Handled confidential materials and conversations in an appropriate and professional manner
Worked with Office Manger to select and bring on board a corporate travel agent
Acted as back up for EAs to Chairman and CEO
Acted as personal assistant to Principals of firm, arranging private parties, researching and purchasing tickets for concerts as
well as researching vacation locations and making the necessary arrangements.
PMA Insurance Group, Blue Bell, PA June 2005 – August 2006
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Chairman of the Board
PMA Insurance Group and PMA Capital, an insurance company specializing in Workers Compensation and Risk Management.
Maintained the President’s schedule - meetings, video, teleconferences
Coordinated Company Board Meetings and various Industry Meetings for President & CEO
Arranged logistics for meetings which included coordinating locations, meeting facilities, audio-visual requirements,
transportation (both air and ground), hotel reservations and meals
Liaised with Branch Offices regarding various meetings and other matters
Interfaced with corporate travel agency to ensure domestic and international travel itinerary accuracy
3. Maintained President’s filing systems
Liaised between President and Senior Staff as necessary
Screened, handled and directed telephone calls, E-mails and mail; composed letters on behalf of the President
Supervised President’s meeting preparation – e.g. agendas, handouts, etc.
Prepared PowerPoint presentations for meetings
Provided administrative support to the Chairman of the Board and any visiting Board Members
Prepared President’ expense reports
Organized private vacation travel as requested.
SCA Americas, Philadelphia, PA June 2001 – June 2005
Executive Assistant to the President of the Americas Division
International paper manufacturer, with divisions across Europe, the U.S, Canada and Mexico
Maintained President’s schedule - meetings, video, teleconferences with both guidance and independently
Coordinated annual operations meetings both domestically and internationally
Liaised with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden regarding various meetings and other matters
Supervised the logistics of large meetings, including coordinating locations, meeting facilities, audio-visual requirements,
transportation (both air and ground), hotel reservations and meals
Interfaced with corporate travel agency to ensure domestic and international travel itinerary accuracy
Worked with various charter flight companies to provide domestic travel when necessary
Assisted European colleagues with travel arrangements in the US
Compiled and organized materials for Board Books
Traveled with the President as part of his executive team to trouble-shoot and tend to any needs of executive team before
and during Board Meetings
Maintained President’s filing system
Liaised between President and Senior Staff as necessary
Screened and handled telephone calls, E-mails and other correspondence on President’s behalf
Supervised President’s meeting preparation – e.g. agendas, handouts, etc.
Composed letters on behalf of the President
Prepared PowerPoint presentations for meetings
Provided administrative support to Vice President of Human Resources and our General Counsel and any visiting executives
Managed invoices related to President’s office as well as approved invoices for general office purchase
Prepared President’ expense reports in a timely manner for approval in Stockholm
Managed Administrative Hub Office including staff
Actively participated as key member of office relocation team, including coordinating the site selection, build out and move of
new office/Administrative Hub
Assisted VP HR with coordinating the transfer of current Personal Care employees to North America/Hub
Managed support Hub staff including coordinating schedules, vacation, sick days, etc.
Assumed oversight of procurement of Hub office needs
Coordinated logistics for large meetings (either internal or external)
Acted as personal assistant as necessary by coordinating all logistics for private parties for President and his family; making
vacation travel arrangements, purchased gifts as requested and coordinated with the President’s wife regarding private
outings.
The Community Builders Inc., Philadelphia, PA 1997 – 2001
Executive Assistant to President/CEO
Multi-state corporation engaged in the acquisition, development and management of primarily residential real estate
Managed the President’s Schedule
Coordinated logistics for large meetings
Arranged domestic travel arrangements including hotels, air, meals, cars, etc.
Recorded confidential minutes for “Management Team” meetings
Liaison between President and Senior Staff
Screened, handled and directed calls and e-mail
Accurately prepared and submitted expense reports for President
Prepared check requests for vendor payments
Negotiated contract with vendors, processed and approved invoices for accounts payable
4. CMS Companies, Philadelphia, PA 1996 – 1997
Administrative Assistant to 6 analysts and 1 Associate
The Pew Charitable Trusts || Fund for Urban Neighborhood Development, Philadelphia, PA 1990 – 1996
Administrative Assistant to Executive Vice President/Executive Director
Horizon Financial Savings & Loan, Huntingdon Valley, PA 1987 – 1990
Supervisor of Mortgage Payoff/Satisfaction Department
General Asphalt Paving Company, Philadelphia, PA 1983 – 1987
Secretary, Accounts Payable/Receivable and Payroll Clerk
Education: Four Semesters - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Other: Pennsylvania Notary Public
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel 2003, 2007, 2010; Microsoft Project;
Share Point; Lotus Notes; Mitratech TeamConnect, SAP, COUPA, and Survey Monkey