ARILYN BRISCHLER

90 Arlington Road ~ Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

mb75c012@westpost.net ~ Mobile: 646-526-9919
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Dedicated and motivated Administrative Professional expert in supporting senior
executives through experience, collaboration, and ingenuity. Proven ability to p
rovide comprehensive, accurate, and detail-oriented support and project coordina
tion. Providing outstanding client service with a commitment to company values,
vision, and mission.
~ Diplomatic: Able to develop positive and effective relationships at all orga
nizational levels.
~ Resourceful Problem Solver: Leverage analytical expertise to develop sound s
olutions in a challenging business environment.
~ Highly Organized: Skillfully orchestrate complex projects along with travel,
conference, email, and calendar management.
~ Excellent Communicator: Possess superior verbal and written skills to effect
ively communicate and network with diverse individuals.
~ Technologies: Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Proje
ct, Access ~
CORE COMPETENCIES
~ Executive Diplomacy
~ Corporate Confidentiality
~ Project Management
~ Email / Calendar Management
~ Expense / Financial Reporting
~ Conferences / Special Event Planning
~ Team Building
~ Internet / Research
~ Travel Coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOEWS HOTELS - New York, NY 8/2007 to 7/2009
Executive Assistant
Provided high-level administrative support to senior management, including the C
hief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Coordinated frequent and co
mplex travel arrangements, accompanied by detailed calendar, email and meeting m
anagement. Created PowerPoint presentations, Excel charts and spreadsheets. Trac
ked, managed and reported expenditures; produced, managed and distributed financ
ial reports. Managed personnel database to track payroll, vacation and employee
performance. Screened incoming calls and responded to inquiries. Produced execut
ive memoranda and documents.
Key Contributions:
~ Created process to track high-profile, multimillion-dollar property manageme
nt project.
~ Successfully coordinated logistics for several off-site meetings.
~ Initiated new Green Program to encourage recycling supplies resulting in sig
nificant cost savings; program design was integrated cross-departmentally.
~ Standardized filing systems through innovating a digital scan system, saving
 labor and supply costs.
~ Recognized for excellence based on dedication to meeting corporate goals at
each project stage.
FITZPATRICK HOTEL GROUP, N.A. - New York, NY 7/2005 to 8/2007
Executive Assistant
Assisted Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer of N
ew York-based international hotel chain. Provided high-level administrative func
tions, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, accounting and project
management, while maintaining confidentiality in all communications. Prepared a
nd disseminated reports; oversaw payroll, reporting, employee files, purchasing
and facilities management. Resolved guest issues through effective communication
and a commitment to achieving excellent customer satisfaction.
Key Contributions:
~ Transformed personnel filing and tracking system to meet all governmental (I
9) audit standards; reorganized more than 2,000 files into a fully revamped data
base.
~ Supported corporate recruiting; organized a job-fair which attracted more th
an 200 qualified applicants to fill fourteen open positions.
~ Increased workplace safety and security; added comprehensive fire-suppressio
n and security systems.
~ Enhanced office environment by installing upgraded ergonomic workstations, i
mproved lighting and an improved HVAC system.
HOMEWOOD SUITES - Plainview, NY 11/2004 to 7/2005
Executive Assistant
Selected to provide top-flight executive support during hotel opening and contin
ued operations alongside General Manager. Participated in pre-opening operations
, including certification procedures, staff training and orientations. Supported
GM in performing site inspections. Maintained database of staff records. Tracke
d and reported budgets. Communicated with guests to ensure complete satisfaction
.
AFFINIA HOSPITALITY - New York, NY 11/1993 to 7/2002
Executive Assistant
Performed broad range of administrative functions and professionally represented
senior management. Collaborated with department managers and coworkers to coord
inate meetings and events. Managed data and information systems. Supervised and
trained staff. Exceeded performance goals in a challenging, changing and demandi
ng environment.
Key Contributions:
~ Managed customer satisfaction database with over 30,000 records resulting in
increased efficiency and timeliness of reports and improved format.
~ Enhanced employee productivity and guest satisfaction by designing and admin
istrating a telecommunications survey, resulting in improved workflows and proce
sses.
~ Coordinated company annual retreat; scheduled travel, planned activities and
negotiated contracts.
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Previously: Office Manager / Sales Coordinator / Sales Representative for Holida
y Inn Worldwide Sales.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Associate of Arts, English - SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Selden, NY
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals - Member, Editor of Newslette
r & Hospitality Journal