Pamela S. Murphy
                                  5918 Halifax Place North
                                 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
                                       763-232-2917
                      pam55429@comcast.net/www.linkedin.com/in/pam55429

SUMMARY
Executive Assistant, Office Manager, with extensive experience in administrative and office
management. Professional who is highly organized with attention to detail. Known for establishing
and maintaining excellent client relationships and creating a positive work environment.

                                     AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
     •   Multi-task in fast paced environment         •   Excellent time management
     •   Relationship implementation                  •   Proficient in MS Office
     •   Superior internal/external communication     •   Team player or work independently
     •   Supervised, managed and trained              •   Problem solving with results

WORK EXPERIENCE

KELLE COMPANY, New Hope, MN (position eliminated w/severance) April 2008 – October 2008
Executive Assistant/Office Administrator
   • Acted as communication liaison with employees and customers; allowing President/Owner to
      stay focused on items of importance for the business.
   • Proactive calendar management; balancing both professional and personal engagements.
   • Scheduled, planned and coordinated meetings; providing agenda and documentation for items
      to be reviewed and/or rectified.
   • Tracked and managed expenses for catalog budget; pinpointing discrepancies as related to
      overall budget allowance.
   • Analyzed incoming information, via emails or company mail; determining their significance and
      plan for distribution.

COLOPLAST CORP., Minneapolis, MN                                 December 2006 – April 2008
Executive Assistant
   • Consolidated Monthly Performance Reports for three business area; insuring data was
      accurate and represented for each area.
   • Managed budget for Coloplast Ostomy Forum (COF), Mid-Year Sales Meeting, and National
      Sales Meeting; insuring meetings came under budget or with justification for overage.
   • Coordinated various projects/tasks as requested by upper management; providing summary
      within time constraints.
   • Fostered a team environment and collaboration both internally and externally; strengthening
      the communication within the corporate office and the sales field.
   • Assisted VPs with travel and accommodations, synchronizing company meetings as well as
      visits to the staff in the field.

REVLON, INC., Minneapolis, MN (layoff w/severance)                     September 2004 – 2006
Executive Secretary/Office Manager
   • Maintained a high degree of confidentiality when working with corporate divisions, carrying out
      responsibilities with minimal supervision. Worked effectively and efficiently with all levels of
      the corporation.
   • Developed and implemented entire invoice tracking and payment process, annually totaling
      over $4.0M. Allowed for available status on each invoice along with the total amount spent.
   • Compiled Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for over 500 merchandisers in the field. Utilized time
      management and detailed organizational skills to complete the quarterly audit process.
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   •   Project lead for all merchandiser mailings based on reset matrix, including special mailings.
       Handled time sensitive material with attention to detail and utilized excellent communication
       skills in working with 3rd party vendors.
   •   Responsible for calendar management, scheduling appointments, customer meetings,
       conference calls, and travel accommodations.
   •   Acted as liaison between corporate sales office and US Property Company; ensuring
       equipment was maintained and office ran efficiently.

ECOLAB, INC., St. Paul, MN (layoff w/severance)                                    2001 – 2004
Administrative Assistant
  • Coordinated monthly Management Performance Review (MPR) for four regional Vice
      Presidents and direct reports to the Vice President; ensuring monthly sales goals were being
      attained.
  • Managed the customer contract process; obtained legal approval and finalized agreement
      between the customer and the company.
  • Documented goal measurements, area achievements, financial gains and pitfalls; planned
      corrective measures by producing accurate monthly division reports for upper management.
  • Verified sales goals were achieved; recorded and tracked new business activity.
  • Supervised over 40 administrative assistants in various locations in the U.S; acting as liaison
      for all department communications and direction.
US BANK, St. Paul, MN                                                                1994 – 2001
Executive Assistant/Corporate Event Planner
   • Led and implemented U.S. Bank sponsored events; increasing employee participation and
      contribution levels to over 30%.
   • Organized, and managed a two-year progressive leadership development program; resulting
      in internal employee promotion over 20%.
   • Managed quarterly sales meeting/team building events; brought in expert speaker on team
      building, organized curricular activities, negotiated hotel and catering arrangements.
   • Negotiated and managed vendor contracts for company and community annual events; saving
      the company over 20%.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Business Undergraduate Studies
North Hennepin College, Minneapolis, MN, Certified programs; MS Office, Project Management,
QuickBooks Pro
Northeast Technical College, Pryor, OK, Accounting I and II Certificates
Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines, IA, Business Undergraduate Studies

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Seminars including: Business Writing and Grammar, Managing Difficult Situations, Supervising,
Negotiating, Time Management, Presentation Builder

ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS
Currently: Prairie Lodge Assisted Living – Hennepin County (Companion/Therapy Program)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Community-based Program
Recently: Big Brothers/Big Sisters – IDDS School-based Program

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    Pamela S. Murphy 5918 Halifax Place North Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-232-2917 pam55429@comcast.net/www.linkedin.com/in/pam55429 SUMMARY Executive Assistant, Office Manager, with extensive experience in administrative and office management. Professional who is highly organized with attention to detail. Known for establishing and maintaining excellent client relationships and creating a positive work environment. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: • Multi-task in fast paced environment • Excellent time management • Relationship implementation • Proficient in MS Office • Superior internal/external communication • Team player or work independently • Supervised, managed and trained • Problem solving with results WORK EXPERIENCE KELLE COMPANY, New Hope, MN (position eliminated w/severance) April 2008 – October 2008 Executive Assistant/Office Administrator • Acted as communication liaison with employees and customers; allowing President/Owner to stay focused on items of importance for the business. • Proactive calendar management; balancing both professional and personal engagements. • Scheduled, planned and coordinated meetings; providing agenda and documentation for items to be reviewed and/or rectified. • Tracked and managed expenses for catalog budget; pinpointing discrepancies as related to overall budget allowance. • Analyzed incoming information, via emails or company mail; determining their significance and plan for distribution. COLOPLAST CORP., Minneapolis, MN December 2006 – April 2008 Executive Assistant • Consolidated Monthly Performance Reports for three business area; insuring data was accurate and represented for each area. • Managed budget for Coloplast Ostomy Forum (COF), Mid-Year Sales Meeting, and National Sales Meeting; insuring meetings came under budget or with justification for overage. • Coordinated various projects/tasks as requested by upper management; providing summary within time constraints. • Fostered a team environment and collaboration both internally and externally; strengthening the communication within the corporate office and the sales field. • Assisted VPs with travel and accommodations, synchronizing company meetings as well as visits to the staff in the field. REVLON, INC., Minneapolis, MN (layoff w/severance) September 2004 – 2006 Executive Secretary/Office Manager • Maintained a high degree of confidentiality when working with corporate divisions, carrying out responsibilities with minimal supervision. Worked effectively and efficiently with all levels of the corporation. • Developed and implemented entire invoice tracking and payment process, annually totaling over $4.0M. Allowed for available status on each invoice along with the total amount spent. • Compiled Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for over 500 merchandisers in the field. Utilized time management and detailed organizational skills to complete the quarterly audit process.
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    Pamela S. Murphy Page Two • Project lead for all merchandiser mailings based on reset matrix, including special mailings. Handled time sensitive material with attention to detail and utilized excellent communication skills in working with 3rd party vendors. • Responsible for calendar management, scheduling appointments, customer meetings, conference calls, and travel accommodations. • Acted as liaison between corporate sales office and US Property Company; ensuring equipment was maintained and office ran efficiently. ECOLAB, INC., St. Paul, MN (layoff w/severance) 2001 – 2004 Administrative Assistant • Coordinated monthly Management Performance Review (MPR) for four regional Vice Presidents and direct reports to the Vice President; ensuring monthly sales goals were being attained. • Managed the customer contract process; obtained legal approval and finalized agreement between the customer and the company. • Documented goal measurements, area achievements, financial gains and pitfalls; planned corrective measures by producing accurate monthly division reports for upper management. • Verified sales goals were achieved; recorded and tracked new business activity. • Supervised over 40 administrative assistants in various locations in the U.S; acting as liaison for all department communications and direction. US BANK, St. Paul, MN 1994 – 2001 Executive Assistant/Corporate Event Planner • Led and implemented U.S. Bank sponsored events; increasing employee participation and contribution levels to over 30%. • Organized, and managed a two-year progressive leadership development program; resulting in internal employee promotion over 20%. • Managed quarterly sales meeting/team building events; brought in expert speaker on team building, organized curricular activities, negotiated hotel and catering arrangements. • Negotiated and managed vendor contracts for company and community annual events; saving the company over 20%. EDUCATION University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Business Undergraduate Studies North Hennepin College, Minneapolis, MN, Certified programs; MS Office, Project Management, QuickBooks Pro Northeast Technical College, Pryor, OK, Accounting I and II Certificates Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines, IA, Business Undergraduate Studies CONTINUING EDUCATION Seminars including: Business Writing and Grammar, Managing Difficult Situations, Supervising, Negotiating, Time Management, Presentation Builder ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS Currently: Prairie Lodge Assisted Living – Hennepin County (Companion/Therapy Program) Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Community-based Program Recently: Big Brothers/Big Sisters – IDDS School-based Program