1. Suzanne M. Sellers, CAP
600 WILD ROSE CIRCLE, LAKE VILLA, ILLINOIS 60046│(847) 951-8825│SUZANNE.SELLERS@SBCGLOBAL.NET
CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
PROJECT LEADERSHIP│OFFICE MANAGEMENT│EVENT COORDINATION
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in executive-level administration, business and event management. Desire to contribute to be an
integral part of the overall operation and success of an organization. Administrative expertise overseeing numerous projects simultaneously, while
meeting and exceeding goals and objectives. Enthusiastic, self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills.
Dependable with proven ability to maintain professionalism under pressure, meet deadlines while delivering results. Successful at building and
maintaining key relations with all levels of management, key stakeholders and staff. Thrive on new challenges, professional growth, opportunities to
leverage business, administrative excellence within an organization that values hard work and dedication. Technical proficiencies include: Microsoft
Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access); QuickBooks; Internet and Multi-Media Platforms.
Summary of Qualifications
F Understanding of executive reporting with a strong knowledge of business analysis techniques; experienced in evaluating and creating
detailed budgets, with insight on how to bring profitability and success to an organization.
F Effectively negotiated pricing and contractual agreements with expertise in various areas of administration.
F Oversaw office administration resulting in efficient, effective and on-time budget operations.
F Planned and coordinated international travel, executive itineraries, executive meetings and projects.
F Executed sound judgement and decision-making skills; met and/or exceeded stringent deadlines under pressure.
Professional Career History
NEW HORIZON CENTER, CHICAGO, IL – 2013-2015
Event Coordinator and Fundraising Volunteer
Non-profit organization providing education and training for children and adults with severe developmental disabilities and autism in order to
assist the student in reaching their true potential.
 14th
, 15th
and 16th
Annual Festival of Chefs (Mount Prospect, IL) – 2013-2015
Coordinated multiple projects with senior executive staff, and Board of Directors in the planning/execution of their largest annual
fundraiser for the Greater Chicago area. Composed/disseminated letters to contributors, business associates and colleagues.
Solicited and procured donations for auctions, ad sponsorships, raffle prizes and monetary contributions. Efforts resulted in
substantial collections of $6K in 2013, $11K in 2014, and $14K in 2015.
 22nd
and 23rd
Annual John Tompkins Charity Golf Outing (Schaumburg, IL) – 2013-2014
Negotiated and coordinated discussions, projects and efforts with high-profile business associates and colleagues in order to
secure participants, tiered sponsorship contributors and monetary donations. Efforts resulted in substantial collections of $3,500 in
2013 and $4,500 in 2014.
 Super Bowl Football Raffle – 2013-2015
Coordinated and executed a raffle for two to the Super Bowl complete with airfare and hotel accommodations. Planning phases
included promotional ads, marketing, and sales. Efforts resulted in a $1K increase in 2013, a $1.5K increase in 2014, and a $1.8K
increase in 2015.
SUZANNE’S FAMILY CHILD CARE, VERNON HILLS, IL – 2001-2013
Owner/Operator
 Established a successful home-based business; managed all aspects of local marketing and advertising.
 Designed, structured, and oversaw the operations of the childcare learning facility. On-boarding procedures; interviews, events, accounting.
 Required maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations and required certifications.
PULTE HOMES, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – 1999-2001
Construction Coordinator/Executive Assistant to Vice President of Construction
 Reviewed, prepared, and maintained high-profile, confidential third-party contractual agreements.
 Collaborated with subcontractors to effectively identify and resolve problematic issues.
 Interviewed, hired and trained temporary office staff for special projects.
 Engineered, coordinated, and oversaw large-scale, high-profile events with more than 250 attendees.
THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY, BARRINGTON, IL – 1997-1999
Project Coordinator/Gatorade Central Region Finance Team (1999)

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 Responsible for the monthly tracking of the Grocery and Convenience Store $1.3MM investment in POS and Equipment inventory to the 30
broker markets.
 Designed Excel spreadsheets to monitor and track grass root, large volume, and region sponsorships within the established $20,000 budget.
 Compiled data and maintained monthly 25 statistical charts for Gatorade and its competitors to more efficiently track the fluctuation of the
various brands in dollars and volume by month and previous year.
 Originated and maintained the Central Region marketing library to provide information about Gatorade and its competitors.
Training Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, Center for Excellence (1997-1998)
 Assisted in development of Institute’s physical facility; adhered to budget allowance and provided senior-level administrative support.
 Developed an innovative regional database design in order to effectively analyze, organize, and retrieve CFEI course information for 600
participants and eight business units annually.
 Structured and implemented a two-day New Hire Workshop and logistics. Included negotiating, securing hotel and restaurant
accommodations, travel, on-site transportation and procurement of prize donations.
 Negotiated to secure a national contract with Kinko’s to facilitate communications and increase efficiency.
 Created the framework and themes to develop creative and impressive financial presentations to senior management.
CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL, INC., NORTHBROOK, IL – 1995-1997
Executive Assistant to President and CEO
 Provided administrative support for up to five senior executives during a time of organizational change.
 Identified, researched, and initiated new corporate programs; such as, a travel management company, recycling program, and a mobile phone
program to protect corporate assets and to provide a more effective work environment.
 Initiated, researched, and implemented a no-smoking policy and introduced smoking cessation programs with Human Resources.
Kraft FOODS, INC., NORTHBROOK, IL – 1983-1995
Senior Executive Secretary to Executive Staff – 1994-1995
 Chaired two committees of the Professional Support Council.
 Conducted a Needs Assessment Survey of support staff, senior and mid-level management to facilitate workloads and meet objectives.
 Supervised and managed various projects for senior management; solicited for and procured key speakers.
 Oversaw development and implementation of employee motivational gift program, resulting in commendations from Senior VP of HR.
Executive Secretary/Administrator, Treasury Operations, to Assistant Treasurer – 1983-1994
 Fronted computer automation for treasury functions, substantially improving overall efficiency for over 350 bank accounts.
 Oversaw bank accounts for KGF North America; openings, closings and signature changes.
 Audited monthly bank statements for more than 350 accounts; validated service charges and credit allowances; corresponded with financial
institutions to correct discrepancies and compensate for loss; handled Federal tax deposit program without incurring IRS penalties.
 Eliminated redundancy, improved operating procedures, and reduced expenditures by merging General Foods treasury with Kraft treasury.
 Assisted Phillip Morris in the development and implementation of a standardized master bank account database.
 Assigned to special task force to define ways to build a customer-centric, high-quality support staff. Designed the “skeleton” for
creation/development of the KGF Professional Support Council (PSC), wrote and disseminated endorsements to senior management for
approval of the PSC.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Associate of Applied Commerce/Business Administration, Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI
 Certified Administrative Professional Rating (CAP), William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL
 Microsoft Office Suite 2010 Refresher Courses, Recertified and Completed in 2015, CTS, Chicago, IL
 CPR, AED and FA Recertified in 2015
ACTIVITIES
 Member of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
 Religious Education Instructor
 Member of Local Chapter of Women’s American Legion