Lauren Burke

Lauren Burke 245 North Highland Ave NE #308 Atlanta, GA 30307 -- Summary Over twenty years of corporate experience in administration, event coordination, travel planning and arrangements. Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, writing and time management skills. Looking to apply skills and experience to an executive or personal assistant position. Professional Experience Worldwide 101, Atlanta, GA- Virtual Assistant Manage calendars and schedules for several clients Coordinate travel Conduct online research Process expense reports ridgeback capital, New York, NY/Miami, FL- Personal/Executive Assistant Continued all personal and professional assistant work for one of the Principle/Managing Directors from Ziff Brothers Investments Ziff Brothers Investments, New York, NY- Executive Assistant to Two Principle/Managing Directors Organized personal and professional calendars and scheduled all meetings and events Planned and supervised all personal and professional travel arrangements: including air travel, ground transportation, accommodations, meals and entertainment Organized the details of special events, corporate agendas and itineraries Assisted in organizing retreats and business events for two departments such as team building dinners and trips, annual retreats and offsite investment strategy meetings outside of New York. Managed multiple properties in New York and Florida Coordinated all household staff schedules and travel and served as liaison to ensure completion of activities and projects Processed monthly expense reports Handled different highly confidential documents and information effectively temporary positions, New York, NY- Banc of America Securities, Shearman & Sterling, Cushman & Wakefield, Sandler O’Neill & Partners marcap corporation, Chicago, IL- Administrative Assistant to VP, Sales & Marketing Provided administrative support to VP of Sales & Marketing and five Sales Managers Coordinated all business travel arrangements Assisted advertising consultant with all advertising and marketing projects including direct mailings, marketing surveys and coordination of print materials inforte corporation, Chicago, IL1997 - 1998 Administrative Assistant to VP, Marketing Directly assisted VP of Marketing with all administrative functions Coordinated seminars for key clients and business partners including: screening venues, organizing vendors, negotiating costs, creative materials development, coordinating transportation and securing attendance Assisted with all direct marketing campaigns including direct mailings, telemarketing, radio and print advertising temporary positions, Atlanta, GA- Metro atlanta chamber of commerce, Atlanta, GA- Event Coordinator Coordinated meetings, luncheons, receptions and trade shows Prepared mailings and tracked RSVP’s for events Prepared agendas and speakers for Chamber meetings Classic Concierge, Washington, D.C- Corporate Concierge Assisted with administrative duties for the Property Manager Organized sports, theater and recreational events for office building Education B.A., Marketing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC1990 Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook