1. GAIL D. LEAVITT 6158 Lasalle Road
Residence: (561) 637-0705 Delray Beach,FL 33484
Cell: (561) 445-8859 gdleavitt@comcast.net
CAREER SUMMARY
An executive level administrative professional with over thirty years’ experience. Expertise in project management with
the ability to prioritize, organize and manage assignments with emphasis on details and confidentiality. Proven ability in
the preparation of special events, executive meetings and extensive domestic and international travel agendas.
Dependable, motivated and a self-starter,as well as a team player who works well with minimal supervision.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Created and managed a monthly administrative assistant (30 admins) team meeting to enhance
teamwork and communication between departments by creating a forum for increasing efficiency,
sharing ideas, and providing learning/training opportunities. (Sunbeam/Jarden Corporate Headquarters)
 Managed national sales incentive program, creating criteria, analyzing monthly national sales reports
and compiling monthly consolidated report. Planned and implemented annual incentive meeting in
Hawaii attended by 200 people; determined winners by increase in gross profit dollars over previous
year. (Corporate Express Global Headquarters)
 Set up new office and managed newly created U.S. division office for a Swiss telecommunications
company - created manuals, brochures, price lists and other corporate documents for their German
Pneumatic Tube Company. (ASCOM Communications – US Headquarters)
 Relocated major broadcasting company from Atlanta to South Florida by acquiring commercial office
space, purchasing furniture, office equipment and supplies for five newly created offices. Created first
Cable Company in Florida. (Storer Communications – Corporate Headquarters)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OFFICE DEPOT, Boca Raton, FL January 1, 2006 $57,000
Senior Administrative Assistant, reporting to Tim McGrath, SVP Customer Service (2014 – Current)
 In addition to Executive Customer Service, supporting two other depts.: Print and Services, and Cleaning, Break-
room Facility Solutions. Liaison between teams and Senior Executives.
 Prepare travel,meetings – onsite and offsite, expense reports and credit card reconciliations for Managers
 Maintain calendars for Six Managers
 Manage Value Recognition Program for three departments - quarterly program where nine winners from each
team is awarded a gift card for demonstrating corporate values
 Maintain facilities, order office supplies, electronic equipment and keep everything organized, stocked and clean
 Onboard new employees for each of the depts., including office selection, phones, computers, security badges and
electronic personnel indoctrination
Senior Administrative Assistant, reporting to George Hill, SVP Copy Print Depot (2012 – 2014)
 Organize/Coordinate/Maintain Manager’s calendar and meeting schedules to maximize his efficiency
 Arrange travel and event schedules within company guidelines
 Act as contact for Manager including meeting set up, conference room scheduling, greeting visitors,
coordinating catering delivery during meetings and special events
 Liaison between Field/Corporate and coordinate interdepartmental processes
 Prepare presentations and materials and maintain files for executive and CPD department
 Leverage manager’s time by auditing/researching/confirming submitted expense reports,
payroll/vacation requests, legal documents and field communication before presenting for approval
 Handle new hires/maintain supplies/move coordinator

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Executive Assistant, reporting to Monica Luechtefeld, EVP eCommerce (2006 – 2012)
 Worked for Monica as an Executive Assistant in many different Depts: Business Development, IT,
Supply Chain, Direct Marketing, and finally eCommerce
 Administrative end of the OD WebCafe, liaison with Speakers, Speaker Agreements, proofing existing
and creating new Powerpoint decks, prepared and distributed thank you letters and gift cards to all
speakers
 Created and maintained Organization Charts
 Also assisted Barry Litwin, VP and his eCommerce team (20) in travel, extensity, supply ordering,
meeting coordination and liaison with other depts.
JARDEN CONSUMER SOLUTIONS/SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.,Boca Raton, FL 1998-2005
Executive Assistant, reporting to Andy Hill, President/CEO (2002 – 2005)
 Managed high volume telephone calls and emails directed to President utilizing knowledge of company
and confidentiality, drafting correspondence when necessary
 Maintained calendar, prepared/distributed weekly itinerary for senior staff, coordinated onsite/offsite
meetings, including audio/video conferences.
 Created professional presentations utilizing Power Point and Excel software
 Arranged travel - domestic and international, including charters or private planes using inside travel
agency, travel websites and private jet companies
Executive Assistant, reporting to Bobby Jenkins, Executive VP/ CFO (2000 – 2002)
Administrative Assistant, reporting to Al LeFevre,Senior Vice President/ CFO (1998 - 2000)
CORPORATE EXPRESS, INC., Broomfield, Colorado 1994 - 1998
Executive Assistant, reporting to Tom Frank, President International Operations (1997 - 1998)
Administrative Assistant, reporting to Tom Johnson, SVP Sales and Marketing (1994 - 1997)
ASCOM COMMUNICATIONS,INC.,Boca Raton, Florida 1989 - 1994
EDUCATION
Associate of Science, Marketing / Management, Miami Dade Community College
COMPUTER SKILLS/Applications
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Oracle, Adobe, Citrix, Outlook/Meeting Place, Google/GTM, Skype
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Scrapbooking, Pinterest, reading, traveling, spending time with family/friends