LAURENE SACKETT

204 Muses Mill Court, Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919) 609-8363

ls106b748@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Executive Assistant with 15+ years experience and skills in accuracy,
complex scheduling of meetings and conferences, employee events, and
customer service. Skilled in written and verbal communications,
judgment, diplomacy, listening and problem-solving; advanced computer
skills, organizational skills, research, and project planning and
execution.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant to Chief Compliance Officer, Smith & Nephew,
Durham, NC Aug-Oct 2010
* Supported (as a contractor) senior executive, reporting directly
to the CEO, in a professional and efficient manner. Coordinated
contact with CEO and all global division Presidents,
administrators, colleagues, external CEOs, local prominent
community leaders, and prospective clients.
* Utilized high level of discretion in extremely confidential
matters; and demonstrated strong written and oral communication
skills. Scheduled and coordinated meetings with HQ office
representatives, and scheduled frequent international and domestic
travel for CCO and Chief Counsel.
* Coordinated daily, monthly and yearly agendas; attended and
recorded minutes of executive meetings. Provided assistance to the
CCO and other company executives as requested.
* Received letter of recommendation from the CCO upon completion of
this assignment (available upon request).
Staff Assistant to Corporate Ombudsman, Lenovo, Morrisville, NC Feb
2005-April 2009
* Scheduled closely-protected, highly confidential meetings between
employees worldwide and Corporate Ombudsman regarding sensitive
and personal information; interpersonal skills and judgment
harnessed a strong ability to perform well under pressure in
fast-paced environment
* Prepared analytical documents, summarizing issues and conflicts,
to be presented to senior executives for follow-through to ensure
alignment with company ethics and code of conduct; maintained
website
* Provided advanced administrative support in conjunction with
coordinating complex international travel schedules and logistics;
reconciled U.S. and foreign currency expenses and corporate credit
cards
Executive Assistant to VP, Global Communications, Lenovo, Morrisville,
NC
* Performed highly confidential tasks and departmental projects
senior-level executives; direct interaction with CEO, Chairman,
and senior leadership team; planned and executed special events
* Closely guarded critical information within the department and
throughout the company prior to its official release to employees
 and the public; demonstrated sound judgment and strong PR
etiquette during frequent interaction with media; arranged
executives' media interviews
* Built strong relationships in diverse, global environment to
relieve executives of administrative functions; provided data and
other relevant information and materials for daily operations;
approved expenses incurred by staff via expense reports, purchase
orders and corporate credit cards; prioritized assignments to meet
deadlines
* Praised by VP as