Valery Taylor is an experienced executive assistant with 15 years of experience supporting CEOs and top executives. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and can type 60 WPM. Her experience includes coordinating meetings and travel for IBM executives remotely from 2011 to present. Previously, she worked at CEDR from 2004 to 2008, where she helped charter an arbitration/mediation program and assisted a senior law partner. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Management and several certifications.

1. Valery Taylor
608 Amber Lane
Jarrell, TX 76537
T: (512)919-6065 E: valerytaylor136@yahoo.com
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
 Accomplished executive assistant offering 15 years of administrative experience reporting to a
CEO and other top executives.
 Consummate professional dedicated to making the lives of busy executives easier. Serve as an
effective gatekeeper; prepare well-researched and accurate documents; manage busy calendars;
and efficiently handle daily office tasks.
 Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook). Type 60 WPM.
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Professional Experience
IBM, Executive Administrative Assistant (remote) - Austin, TX 2011- Present
 Coordinate with IBM directors and managers in project workflow. Organize and produce
project schedules, meeting and training development agenda; capture meeting minutes
and record action items.
 Operate Lotus notes tools to prepare and coordinate video conferences and offsite
meetings among national and international executives’ offices.
 Oversee administrative and business support to the IBM Executives and support other
members of the executive management team.
 Negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements with vendors, caterers and other
providers for service at special events, saving at least $50K annually.
 Execute OTR (travel tool) in coordinating logistics for local and international executive
travels. Use Microsoft word to create an itinerary to review executive’s schedule with
local and international executive’s team members.
CEDR, Program Representative - Chicago, IL 2004- 2008
 Chartered a fee for service arbitration/mediation program for EEOC/IHRC between
clients and attorneys, and decreasing jury trial amongst the parties by 20%.
 Led law firm’s senior partner, researching legal documents.
 Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, bank deposits, inventory, and equipment and
technology.
Previous experience includes administrative positions for Advance Bank (1998 to 2004) and
United States Navy (1988 to 1992)
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CERTIFICATIONS
IBM Administration Assistant Certification
Office Proficiency Assessment Certification (OPAC)

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EDUCATION
Ashford University/Forbes Business School – Clinton, Iowa
Master of Arts, Major: Organizational Management
Specialization: Project Management, GPA 4.0
Ashford University/Forbes Business School-Clinton, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts,Major: Organizational Management, GPA 4.0
John A. Logan College- Carterville,Illinois
Associate of Applied Science, Major: Administrative Assistant, GPA 3.9