1. KathyAnn Krajcik
281 Hawk Ridge ∼ Mountainside, NJ 07092 ∼ (908) 232-9024
kkrajcik@verizon.net ∼ http://www.linkedin.com/in/kkrajcik
Results driven, creative and versatile Executive Assistant / Administrative Specialist with extensive experience in multiple industries. Ability
to act decisively under pressure in responding to challenges. Especially skilled at building effective, productive working relationships with
clients and colleagues. Excel in fast-paced environments, both independently and as part of a team. Reputation as an effective problem solver,
business communicator and flexible individual anticipating needs in making independent decisions and willingness to take on responsibilities
beyond the scope of the job description. Organized and efficient with a consistent record of delivering results. Recognized for attention to
detail and ability to manage multiple projects, successfully meeting critical timelines.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management – Caldwell College; Cum Laude
Certificate/Diploma, Liberal Arts – Katharine Gibbs School; with Honors
2015 HBA Mentoring Program – Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
EXPERIENCE
Celgene, Assistant to VP Clinical Pharmacology 11/2010 – Present
Recipient of Clinical Pharmacology ACE (Achievement. Contribution. Excellence.) Award – November 2014& December 2014.
Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive, advanced, diversified and confidential administrative support, including calendar
management, scheduling conference calls, action items/work flow and follow-up, meeting planning, drafting correspondence, domestic and
international travel, expense reporting, invoice processing, currency conversion, file maintenance and individual projects as required.
Function as office manager for the department, including regular and timely departmental communications, maintain supplies and office
equipment, team organization chart, support projects and processes, develop/maintain key departmental reports.
Volunteered to assume additional responsibilities when Sr. Operations Manager left, resulting in continuous support to team in managing
software licenses and consultants/contractors using the TAPFIN system. Process new provider requests, purchase requisitions, contract
requests and invoices.
Support Clinical Pharmacology studies by effectively serving as the Synopsis Review Committee (SRC) Administrator: schedule SRC
meetings, gather and distribute materials prior to meeting, document and distribute meeting minutes.
Successfully organized, coordinated and executed the Annual Research Innovation Day, resulting in a 25% increase in participation.
Manage the logistics, coordination and planning of key meetings for the year; including Research Quarterly Meetings for the President of
Research, project meetings, department meetings and 1:1 meetings. Provide VP with yearly calendar and update on a regular basis.
Manage and coordinate global meetings and training seminars, including meeting rooms, agendas, speakers, travel logistics, catering, set-
up, RSVP list, distributing materials and notifying colleagues of any last-minute changes and/or rescheduling.
Arrange and coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including visa applications and passports.
Collaborate with Finance Department to develop the Translational Development – Clinical Pharmacology budget including the creation of
a spreadsheet to record and calculate.
Conceived of and developed tracking system for department’s travel and conference expenses, providing monthly updates.
Partner with in-house recruiters to schedule new-hire interviews, follow-up meetings and start dates. Act as Department’s HR liaison.
Effectively manage the new-hire process and coordinate on-boarding activities for new employees and contractors.
Maintain confidence and protect operations by exercising judgment and appropriate discretion in the management of information.
Demonstrated ability to interface and/or collaborate with all levels of management and peers company-wide.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with leadership and team to achieve successful execution of activities including:
agenda and meeting schedules, logistics, facilities and administrative support. Assist with timelines and action items as they relate to VP’s
goals and action deadlines.
Provide administrative support and backup coverage for the Corporate VP Translational Development and President of Research.
Successfully procured a departmental conference room and mange and coordinate scheduling.
Ingersoll Rand, Executive Assistant to VP & General Counsel & VP-Compliance and Deputy General Counsel 4/2009 – 11/2010
(Position relocated to N. Carolina)
Provide advanced administrative support, including calendar management, scheduling appointments/meetings, conference calls, action
items/work flow and follow-up, correspondence, invoice processing, file maintenance and individual projects as required.
Assisted in the rollout of a new Code of Conduct and participated in compliance and ethics training classes.
Managed internal/external communications, including the development of a correspondence tracking system, referral of inquiries to
principal or extended team member or independently responding as appropriate.
2. Developed annual $20 million global budget. Monitored departmental budget and reviewed with management on a monthly basis.
Managed a complex calendar, organizing and arranging meetings and schedules, at time coordinating across multiple time zones.
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, Legal Secretary to Partner (Cost cutting/Merged) 10/2006 – 2/2009
Provided advanced administrative support, including calendar management, conference calls, action items, meeting planning, drafting
correspondence, domestic and international travel, expense reporting, invoice processing, currency conversion and file maintenance.
Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating and managing multiple events.
Received client checks, reconciled with outstanding invoices; prepared deposit memos and submitted for deposit.
Created litigation documents and collaborated with office staff to prepare documents for filing in a timely manner.
Leveraged document processing services, insuring documents were prepared in a timely manner.
Schering-Plough Corporation, Office of the Corporate Secretary (Cost cutting) 1/2005 – 3/2006
Provided key administrative support to the Corporate Secretary and members of the Corporate Legal Group.
Assisted Corporate Secretary and senior management with board and annual meeting preparation, including drafting agendas, resolutions
and reviewing and compiling board presentation materials.
Effectively scheduled and supported executive-level and benefits committee meetings, gathered and prepared highly confidential meeting
materials and ensured that participants had accurate materials in a timely manner.
Assisted in the preparation of SEC filings – annual reports, proxy statements, filings, including proofreading for accuracy and consistency.
Coordinated communications with directors and senior management both within the United States and worldwide.
Obtained signatures and maintained records for foreign subsidiaries and affiliates as well as unanimous consents and resolutions.
Interacted with directors, senior management and their executive assistants on a regular basis.
Merck & Co., Inc., Patent Department (Recruited by Schering) 7/2003 –1/2005
Assisted in prosecution by reviewing patent applications and papers prior to filing, insuring proper format and accuracy.
Prepared and filed all documents relating to USPTO and PCT applications.
Determined fees and prepared and processed formal documents (Declarations, Assignments, Powers of Attorney).
Analyzed Office Actions and prepared draft responses.
Composed petitions and responses to the PTO, edited and proofread correspondence and documents.
Interacted with foreign agents and prepared routine responses.
Worked with attorneys and technology specialists to meet deadlines of their docket.
Clark/Bardes Consulting, Executive Assistant / Office Administrator (Office closed) 9/2001 – 2/2003
Executive Compensation Consulting Firm
Responsible for all administrative functions of the office, including support of Senior Vice President and President.
Performed advanced administrative functions in a highly confidential environment
Conducted in-depth prospect research, providing valuable information for the design of high-impact marketing plans.
Conceived and initiated marketing database and tracking system, enabling consultants to effectively manage prospects and report results.
Prepared proposals and marketing packages and reported on office marketing activity.
Successfully planned, coordinated and executed office relocation.
Created clear and effective online and offline marketing media, resulting in increased market penetration.
Esävio Corporation, Marketing Communications Manager (Company sold) 8/2000 – 9/2001
Participated in complete corporate re-branding: name change, logo selection, messaging, collateral, web site development and stationery.
Designed corporate-wide procedures, developed and implemented marketing communications programs and strategies and managed
primary case study, white paper and premiums programs, increasing corporate awareness in the marketplace.
Developed presentations and scripts for CEO, including information gathering, freeing up executive’s time for other issues.
Responded to national and local media requests, increasing Esävio’s exposure in selected markets.
Composed press releases, speeches, media alerts, statements, collateral material and web site and Intranet content.
Exercised final editorial authority on all internal and external communications to insure proper format and messaging.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Concur, Oracle, Basware, Sharepoint, Livelink, Visio, Steno and Dictaphone
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) – Participating in 2015 HBA Mentoring Program
International Association of Administrative Professionals
President of the Celgene Chapter from 2012 - 2014
Co-Chair of the Program and Education Committee from 2011 - 2012
Co-Chair of the Newsletter/Publicity Committee from 2011 – 2012
American Society of Administrative Professionals – Mentor and Mentee in Mentoring Program
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Testimonials
Executive Support
“Kathy’s work is very detailed and accurate. She does a great job of maintaining my busy calendar and keeping me on track. All my
expense reports are submitted accurately and on time”
“Kathy works very independently. She needs little to no supervision. She effectively keeps me on time and meeting my deadlines. Her
handling of travel is superb.”
VP, Clinical Pharmacology, Celgene
“I wanted to thank you for taking the initiative and time to compile all the T&E budget information for 2014. I know the job is tedious but
you managed to save me much time to dedicate to the study grant budget. Thanks for all your help, and your output was very neat and
comprehensive of all expenses broken down by employee.”
Sr. Operations Manager, Celgene
“Don’t know what I would do without you. You keep me on my toes!”
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Celgene
“I just wanted to thank you for your prompt assistance to NCD for a recent Webinar. When I asked for your help, your immediate response
was, “If it needs to get done, I’m happy to help! We appreciate your team spirit!”
Operations Coordinator, Celgene
“I can’t believe how quickly you fit in with the organization. It’s like you’ve always been here.”
Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, Ingersoll Rand
“Kathy is a great member of the team. She is always willing to assist and give it her all. She is efficient, works hard and helps me stay
organized and efficient. She works very well with others and completes assignments accurately and either on time or ahead of schedule.”
“Kathy is excellent in her interaction with clients and I have received many comments regarding her excellent interpersonal skills and client
interactions.”
“Kathy is always asking for feedback as to her performance and modifies her work when requested. She is always willing to assist where and
when necessary.”
“She is efficient and always willing to assist and is proactive in dealing with my work flow and schedule.”
Partner, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
Assembling and distributing requests for unanimous written consent of the various benefits committees: “She has done very well in
managing this task each time and her follow up has also been timely and informative.”
“Kathy has a pleasant demeanor and presents herself in an approachable manner. She has been proactive in learning each attorney’s
preferences for filing and maintaining records and has efficiently maintained the files, mail and calendars.”
Legal Director, Schering-Plough
“Working within a Patent Department requires an individual who is very attentive to details and absolute deadlines. The complexity of the
job assignments parallel those given to a paralegal working in a complex litigation. Kathy was able to grasp the job in a relatively short
period of time and perform tasks with minimal or no supervision.”
Assistant Counsel, Merck
“Nice job on the slides…the notes really helped. You sound like me, or I’m starting to sound like you.”
CEO; Esävio
“Kathy, you did a great job of pulling this together with limited resources and assistance from your peers.”
SVP Marketing; Esävio
“That was exactly what I wanted. You have come through for me again. Thanks for the positive attitude and helpful work.”
Chief Information Officer; Esävio
Management and Leadership
“Kathy exhibits a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to a job well done. She shows a great deal of enthusiasm, loyalty and team
spirit in achieving the success and conveying a positive image of the company. Kathy was instrumental in the successful start-up and growth
of an engineering office.”
Vice President and Manager, Lockwood Greene Engineers
“I worked closely with Kathy, and I was extremely impressed by her intelligence, abilities and work ethic. Whatever business you are in, I
believe that Kathy will be an asset to your organization.”
President, Ariston