Darlene Cook is seeking a position as an Executive Administrative Assistant. She has over 25 years of experience supporting executives and managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, presentations, reports, and databases. Her skills include Microsoft Office, project management, financial analysis, and communication. She is motivated, organized, and able to work independently.

1. DARLENE MARIE ‘DIDI’ COOK
513 767 8264 dmcook99@yahoo.com
May 17, 2015
To Whom It May Concern,
I am currently in pursuit of continuing my career as an Executive Administrative Assistant within
a team that is seeking a self-motivated, self-starting employee who needs minimal supervision to
be successful.
I have experience in supporting multi-level executives, utilizing my strengths in organizational
tasks; including scheduling, meeting agendas, itineraries and preparing presentations. I have
provided support for Senior Level Managing Directors on projects with significant company
visibility, handling highly confidential and sensitive data.
I provide strong executive administrative services, highly skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite. I
respond quickly to growing demands and can create databases and spreadsheets that help
automate scheduled and repeatable tasks to drive down cost.
Thank you for your consideration and time.
Sincerely,
Darlene Marie Cook

2. DARLENE COOK
(513) 767-8264 dmcook99@yahoo.com
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
Energetic, versatile administrative and financial assistant with multifaceted and progressively
responsible experience. Self-motivated and goal-driven professional, with strong communication and
organizational skills combined with the proven ability to work well independently or as part of a team in
detail-oriented and highly confidential business environments. Able to proactively manage multiple
projects in fast-paced workplace. Veteran executive team member, capable of effectively representing a
company at the highest level with business leaders, multiple stakeholders, and diverse employee groups.
Demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity and drive sustained organizational
performance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management ● Administrative Support ● Financial Analysis and Reporting ● Travel Coordination
Expense Management and Reporting ● Scheduling and Calendar Management ● Meeting Coordination
Presentations and Reports ● Database Management ● Senior-Level Correspondence ● Invoicing
Budget Management ● Supply Inventory ● Business Reporting ● Cost Reconciliation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCENTURE LLP,Cincinnati, OH
ProjectAdministrator/Analyst,2008-2015
 Support 5 executives and North American Delivery Center team at management, consulting,
technology, and outsourcing company in daily activities that include coordinating schedules and
completing detailed monthly reports.
 Coordinate office travel arrangements and monthly client meetings.
 Prepare flow charts, manage tracking files, and administer special projects as needed.
Key Accomplishments:
 Developed original master staff list to consolidate global team.
 Gained new responsibility in invoicing.
 Volunteered to support Business Development team with tasks that included new business
reporting.
 Expanded and enhanced original Executive Assistant duties into current Project Administrator role.
EMORY & CO, LLC, Milwaukee, WI
Office Manager, 2006-2008
 Supported 8 office staff in valuation and investment banking services.
 Coordinated travel arrangements and executive meetings.
 Managed office supply chain and supply inventory.
Key Accomplishments:
 Reorganized monthly mergers and acquisitions meetings.
 Established electronic valuation exhibits.
 Restructured valuation and marketing clients via electronic spreadsheets to provide better access.
JOHNSON CONTROLS,INC., Milwaukee, WI
AdministrativeAssistant,Finance,2005-2006
 Provided assistance and support to Corporate Controller and Treasurer of Fortune 100 Company.
 Analyzed monthly financials and prepared materials for finance-related meetings.
 Organized conferences for 25 global heads of finance.
 Managed departmental travel arrangements and executive meetings.
Key Accomplishment:
 Electronically streamlined headcount process for JCI, creating formula-based spreadsheet that saved
several hours of work each month.

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FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE, Tallahassee, FL
Administrative Assistant, 2002-2005
 Supported overall office operations for staff of 13, and managed special projects for Assistant
Director of Finance.
 Administered office budget and reconciled related costs.
 Coordinated damage control of statewide equipment.
Key Accomplishments:
 Transitioned position duties from manual to completely electronic processes.
 Updated equipment database from FoxPro to Access for improved reporting.
 Modernized purchasing department forms from hard copy to shared electronic Excel documents.
 Assisted with communication project that resulted in cost savings for agency.
 Managed Access spreadsheet to meet annual legislative requirements.
 Reduced damaged equipment reimbursement to within 45 days from previous 6+ months of
outstanding balances.
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., Cape Canaveral, FL
Executive/Financial Assistant, 1990-2002
 Provided support for Vice President of Finance, Controller, and Corporate Finance.
 Coordinated travel arrangements and cost reconciliations for a global facility support team.
 Administered all facets of divisional charge card program.
 Analyzed financial reports and applied figures to executive presentations.
Key Accomplishments:
 Began tenure as secretary to Controller and 2 departments, and evolved position to provide
executive-level support.
 Absorbed complete coordination for annual finance conference meetings.
 Served as team member on several Black Belt projects that saved the company more than $100,000.
 Supported marketing teams in requests for proposals and submissions.
 Trained all employees on charge cards and travel management.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL, pursuing Associate’s Degree in General Studies (9
hours of coursework remaining), with projected date of graduation of 2014
 American Sign Language, training and 10 years of experience
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Expert skills in Microsoft Office 2007, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as
Lotus 1-2-3
 Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 2010, Access and Front Page
 Basic skills in Visio, PageMaker, Adobe Professional, QuickBooks,Deltek, MyFloridaMarketPlace,Cost
Point, Hyperion, and Risk Navigator
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
 Volunteer in Deaf Community
 Special Olympics volunteer
 Volunteer in area food kitchens, food banks, and women’s shelters
REFERENCES & RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
 Upon request