1. KAREN J. POOR
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575 Calibre Crest Parkway ● Apt. 201 ● Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 ● (407) 869-7131 ●
kjpoor@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Executive Assistant with over 18 years experience providing highly organized and detail-oriented
administrative support to senior executives.
• Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to
achieve goals.
• Independent professional with excellent research, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrates high level of commitment and willing to go the extra mile.
• Take charge assistant with the ability to handle situations directly.
• Microsoft (MS) Office, Visio, Oracle, Lotus Notes, EDGARfiling software and use of proprietary
database programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adventist Health System Information Services, Lake Mary, FL (contract position) 3 mos.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Universal American Corporation, Lake Mary, FL (contract position) 4 mos.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer
GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance (GE), Orlando, FL 1999-2008
(formerly Trustreet Properties, Inc. and CNL Restaurant Properties, Inc.)
Executive Assistant to the Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President
• Filed the Company’s required documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
through EDGARfiling (Electronic Data Gathering Analysis Retrieval) software, meeting strict
deadlines. Excellent typing and Edgarizing skills.
• Arranged the Chief Accounting Officer’s (CAO) monthly report, Board of Directors and Audit
Committee reports, requesting information from clients upon agreed deadlines.
• Served as gatekeeper to CAO and provided excellent administrative support to accounting
department of 18 associates with the filing of over 2,000 property files, supply orders, and offsite
storage. Performed extensive work with CAO on maintaining calendar, travel arrangements,
expense reports, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) registrations and conference calls.
• Saved 100% of cost by keeping the SEC filing in-house instead of outsourcing to RR Donnelley.
• Researched and suggested new software which reduced processing time by 50%.
• Demonstrated reliability and strong team player abilities by providing back up support and taking
on additional responsibilities during peak times and during board meeting preparation.
• Provided administrative support to manager in charge of Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX)/Section 404
compliance and testing.

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• Successfully communicated, organized and coordinated two large office moves.
• Assisted external auditors and outside public accounting firm by providing information and
completing year-end audit confirmations.
• Supported the accounts payable department and tax department by entering financial information.
• Recognized with “Extra Mile Award” as an associate who goes above and beyond to deliver a
high level of customer service. Conducts self with professionalism and displays a high level of
leadership in all tasks.
Sanifill (Atlantic Region), Atlanta, GA 1995-1997
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the VP, Controller and Managers
• Oversaw office set-up, training and supervising of office personnel.
• Provided excellent executive support to key officers and managers.
• Maintained on-going contact with the home office and field officers regarding budgets, operation
reports, equipment inventory, insurance, travel arrangements and typing.
Republic Waste Industries, Inc. Atlanta GA 1991-1995
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the COO and CFO
• Provided excellent support to key officers and board of directors. Handled confidential material,
typed and filed SEC documents, and submitted press releases. Managed extensive
preparation/coordination of meetings, travel arrangements. Composed management
communications.
• Maintained monthly input of company financial data and monthly financial binders.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
National Vision Associates, Ltd., Atlanta, GA
Administrative Assistant to the Human Resources Manager
Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation, Atlanta, GA
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (Subsidiary Office)
Equitable Real Estate Investment Trust
Administrative Assistant to Property Manager
EDUCATION
Associate of Science Degree in Executive Secretarial Science
Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL