1. Meredith H. de Nobriga
1128 Eastbrook Drive
Kingsport, TN 37663
423-341-5396
denobriga@mail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-denobriga-294548130
CAREER SUMMARY
Executive Administrative Professional with experience working in a high-energy, team-oriented
environment. Maintains excellent organization skills to effectively plan and schedule meetings by
maintaining calendars, assembling of information, preparing agendas, developing presentations and
making travel arrangements. Possesses a strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills and a
positive attitude. A dedicated team player who maintains professionalism and integrity in handling
highly confidential information. Key skills include:
• Prioritization • Customer Relations / Service
• Follow – through • Judgment and decision-making
• Ability to take initiative • Project Management
• Assume Responsibility • Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN 1993 - 2016
Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of advanced materials,
additives and functional products, specialty chemicals and fibers with headquarters in Kingsport, TN.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2004 - 2016
Assisted in planning, organizing and scheduling work day for Controller and his leadership team.
• Issued quarterly 10-Q to sub-certifiers and maintained log of completions before filing with the
SEC.
• Maintained calendar by arranging appointments, scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts,
which often required responding for Executive.
• Scheduled travel and itineraries for the Controller as well as completing/verifying expense
statement upon return.
• Placing office supply orders and entering timekeeping for up to 80 employees as needed.
• Department safety coordinator with the duty of confirming employees were aware of the process in
case of an evacuation.
• Back up assistant to PriceWaterhouse Coopers auditors by scheduling of meetings, technical
assistance and requesting visitor passes as necessary.
• Coordinated an office move of 80 people to a new building.
• Helped in planning of annual picnic and holiday party, including up to 200 guests by reserving
venue, working with caterer and keeping attendees informed of any updates.
2. Employee Benefits Assistant 1999 - 2004
Served as liaison between company retirees and Medicare. Acted as coordinator for company blood
bank.
• Developed an interpersonal relationship with our retirees by assisting in issues that occurred with
either their health care invoice or with Medicare.
• Prepared for payment the company paid portion of the retiree health care to an outsourced
company in Rochester, NY (Q&F). Developed a rapport with the employees of Q&F.
• Prepared for payment the company paid portion of dental and life insurance for both Eastman and
Holston Defense retirees, while reconciling a spreadsheet of payments for occasional audits by
PriceWaterhouse Coopers.
• Scheduled appointment for the blood bank registry and would seek out substitutes when needed.
Legal Assistant 1998 - 1999
Provided assistance to two attorneys and one paralegal by preparing documents and folders as
needed and screening calls. Provided back-up to the other legal assistants.
Employee Benefits Assistant 1993 - 1998
Provided assistance to the Manager of Employee Benefits and his leadership team.
• Scheduled retirement discussion appointments for potential retirees, sometimes up to 200 per
month.
• Fielded calls and voice mails for members of the Employee Benefits team.
• Prepared retirement sign-up paperwork packets for retirees, sometimes up to 200 per month,
requiring work on weekends and evenings.
• Prepared retiree passes each month.
• Assisted the Workers Compensation Manager in scheduling meetings and working closely with
Case Managers for each case.
• Worked closely with the Legal department and outside counsel (Alston & Bird) during the spinoff
from Eastman Kodak. Developed many longtime relationships with my peers from this project.
• Managed Petty Cash for the department
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Science in Office Management
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN