Susan Colwell Resume

1. Susan A. Colwell
2336 – 47th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116-2331
(206) 295-8494
sacolwell@comcast.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• A highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant providing thorough and skillful administrative
support to senior executives.
• Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project
goals.
• Independent and self-motivated with excellent research and writing skills.
• Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Coordinate and execute high-level board and management meetings, special events and travel
arrangements for top executives.
• Conduct extensive Internet research on competitors and potential acquisitions, reporting findings to
manager.
• Update and maintain CEO’s and CFO’s calendars and assist managers with special projects as needed.
• Answer incoming calls and in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues, provide information and
referrals.
• Act as liaison and maintain open lines of communication among senior executives, board members,
shareholders, middle management and administrative staff.
• Write correspondence, proof and edit documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate preparation and timely dissemination of company reports and slide presentations for board and
business meetings.
EXPERIENCE
March 2011 – May 2011
The Seattle Times
1120 John Street
Seattle, Washington
Executive Assistant to the Publisher and CEO, I maintained calendars for scheduling and executive
meetings. Acted as a liaison between the external or internal executives, managers and board of directors in
coordinating meetings. Assisted the executive in producing presentations and summarizing reports and
documents.
Managed and prioritized the multiple tasks assigned.
Answered phone calls to clients and internal executives and scheduled the travel plans of executive
management.
Maintained family files and family trusts.
Prepared meeting agendas and notes.
April 2001 – January 2011
ZymoGenetics, Inc.
1201 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, Washington
Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Assisted the CFO with
special finance-related projects which included working on ZymoGenetics’ 2002 IPO and implementation of
new SEC filings as well as normal Executive Assistant duties. Section 16 filings with SEC. I worked closely
with the Director of Finance, Controller, Director of Corporate Communications, Vice-President of
Accounting and the Controller, all of whom reported to the CFO. Maintained constant contact with the Office
of the President and well as regular phone, email, and in-person communications with the Board of
Directors. Frequently participated in the planning of executive functions and company events. Report

2. preparation, proofing, travel planning, calendaring, meeting preparation, coordination of Board materials,
assisted with annual meeting setup and execution.
September 1999 – April 2001
George J. Todaro, MD
Seattle, Washington
Office Manager and Personal Assistant to Dr. George Todaro, former CEO/President of Cytokine
PharmaSciences, Inc. and other bio-tech start-up companies. Managed his personal business transactions,
investment accounts, and his racehorse business. I functioned as Accounts Payable, maintained statistical
records/files, planned his travel/meetings, and conducted internet research on his various businesses and
scientific pursuits.
January 1997 – September 1999
George J. Todaro and Cytokine PharmaSciences
101 Elliott Avenue W
Seattle, Washington
Office Manager for a start-up pharmaceutical drug development company. Reported to and assisted the
CEO. Hired in the beginning stages of the company's development to establish administrative procedures
and office systems. Responsible for business management, records management, payroll processing,
established HR policies and maintained personnel files, vendor contract negotiations, equipment leasing,
office equipment and supply purchasing for three sites, participated in site investigations for new locations,
coordinated liability insurance coverage for three locations, and obtained healthcare plans for employees in
Washington and California. Supervised bookkeeping department and administrative staff.
September 1992 – January 1997
PathoGenesis Corporation
210 Elliott Avenue W
Seattle, Washington
Hired by PathoGenesis in its start-up stages as sole administrative support working with the Vice Presidents
of Research and Development assisting the company in the establishment of its new office. Assisted with
the purchases of phone system, office furniture, established inventory of office supplies, maintained patent
files, supported human resources in recruitment efforts and file maintenance, conference organization,
meetings, and travel arranging, established vendor contacts. Supervised administrative staff.
Additional Job Experience
Publicis Advertising
Executive Assistant to the CEO and the President
Deloitte & Touche
Administrative Supervisor for the Management Consulting Department
Donworth, Taylor & Co.
Executive Assistant
Seattle Public Schools
Assistant to Elementary Education Supervisors