
AMBER L. GARRETT
Problem solver at AMBER GARRETT CONSULTING
Summary
Areas of expertise include:
* Strategic Communications
* Budget Management
* Strategic Planning Analysis
* Human Resource Management
* Contract Negotiation
* Meeting Event Coordination
* Report Generation
* Advanced Microsoft Office
* Project Management
Experience
Executive Assistant
BYTION INC / Denver
* Supported executives for Social Media Marketing Company.
* Managed executive corporate calendar.
* Utilized tools and resources for relocating the corporate headquarters to Denver from West Palm Beach, FL.
* Customized flexible, cost-effective employee relocation packages.
Problem solver
AMBER GARRETT CONSULTING
for small agriculture businesses finding efficient and effective solutions.
* Created client-specific system for monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports across multiple financial platforms consolidated to one report.
* Created business processes, invoices, cash flow statements and systems for clients based on their needs.
* Performed research and assessed industry trends, uncovering custom farming rates based on the location of the farm or ranch.
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
PIE CONSULTING ENGINEERING / Arvada
* Supported CEO and HR Director for a small Consulting Engineering firm.
* Managed Annual Board of Directors Meetings (BOD), Annual Managers Retreat and team building events.
* Maintained confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
* Oversaw and coordinated office support services including facilities management; office vendors, supplies, and office space planning.
Executive Assistant/Meeting Coordinator
AMERICAN JOB CENTER YOUTH SERVICES / Golden
Developed specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish successful inaugural youth event
for 3,100 sophomore students from 19 schools.
* Created/designed event materials and signage.
* Demonstrated strong time management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks efficiently.
Executive Assistant
BLACK HILLS CORPORATION / Denver
* Supported Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs/Assistant General Counsel (2012-2015) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) (2008 - 2011) and Vice President of Power Delivery (2008-2013) for an energy holding company servicing 750,000 natural gas and electricity customers across 8 states.
* Assisted Principals serving as primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries on all matters relating to each Executive. Coordinated calendar, made domestic and international travel arrangements, and scheduled meetings/appointments. Handled written and verbal communication of a complex and confidential nature.
* Collaborated with cross-functional teams on $2.2 billion dollar projects; ensured benchmarks were met and projects were completed according to a timeline and within the established budget.
* Developed enhanced and ensured complete accuracy of a wide-range of documents including reports, presentations, and agreements.
* Scheduled, publicized and coordinated logistics for meetings, conferences, and special events for 100+ attendees; proactively arranged meeting space/venue, presentation materials, and equipment for events and functions.
Executive Assistant
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES / Golden
* Supported Vice President of Building Materials (US) for a $4 billion international producer and supplier of aggregates, concrete products, and constructions services.
* Collaborated with Vice President to develop divisional business plans; created strategies to deliver and execute sales and marketing initiatives, product development plans and implement operational improvements for four manufacturing plants and three distribution outlets.
* Created quarterly review PowerPoint presentations with embedded graphs and tables providing senior management with an accurate fiscal snapshot.
* Assisted General Managers in improving sales quotas, financial ratios, and manufacturing efficiencies by creating a variety of Excel tracking scorecards.
* Developed and implemented policies and procedures that improved efficiencies, enhanced productivity and increased customer service delivery process by 75%.
* Managed high-volume actively changing calendars; proactively anticipated needs and identified and resolved scheduling conflicts that competed with executive priorities. Organized extensive and complex domestic and international travel.
Administrative Sales Coordinator
JOHNS MANVILLE / Littleton
* Provided support to Regional Managers, Assistant Managers and Director of Sales of leading manufacturer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing and roof insulation.
* Worked with senior management to develop strategic business plans; collaborating with cross-functional teams on the reorganization of three regions.
* Implemented enhanced training program ensuring maximum productivity retention of most qualified talent.
* Assisted sales managers in improving sales quotas by 25% by creating and implementing new tracking system.
* Increased sales by providing managers with critical sales tools and implementing sales programs and initiatives.
Facility Coordinator
GATEWAY COMPUTERS / Lakewood
* Coordinated statewide meetings and fundraising campaigns with an average budget of $15K and $30K in funds raised; selected and secured venues and arranged supplies, audio-visual equipment, and technical support.
* Saved organization $1.5 million by researching and identifying alternate office space.
* Developed and executed relocation of 100+ employees; completed the project ahead of schedule and under predetermined budget.
Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer/Senior Vice President
* Provided support to CIO/Senior VP, ensuring efficient operations of daily activities and associated projects.
* Managed actively changing business and social calendars; scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments.
* Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements and activities; drafted associated expense reports.
* Delegated daily priorities to administrative support staff; exercised independent judgment in general office operations.
Education
Colorado State Notary
Colorado State Notary, Current
Successful Meetings University
|Successful Meetings University, Colorado, 2014
Regis University
Business Administration
Business Administration, Regis University, Denver, CO
Western Nebraska Community College
Business Administration
Business Administration, Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE