Marilou Lamb

Cell: 614.753.3155
mlamb13j@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloulamb

Executive Administrative Assistant

Marilou has many positive attributes that make her an excellent executive assistant: verbal communications,
careful listener, can do attitude, initiative, dependability, planning, organization, judgment and adaptability.
Alan E. Zink, CEO

AREAS OF STRENGTH & EXPERTISE

Executive Level Support

Tenacious Follow-through
Calendar Management
Proactive Communication

Creative Problem Resolution

Relationship Management
Travel Planning
Research & Analysis

Meeting/Event Coordination
Project Management
Policy & Procedure Development
Forms Development/Creation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Proficient in:
Knowledge of:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks Online

Access, Visio, Adobe, SAP & InDesign
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lane Bryant

2015

Executive Assistant to SVP GMM

Proactively managed SVP and Intimate Apparel Department calendars

2012 Current

AIA Investment Corporation

Office Manager / Executive Assistant / Bookkeeper

Manage office bookkeeping, pay bills via online banking, enter accounting transactions into QuickBooks Online
Prepare monthly cash flow statements, prepare & print 1099s, compile reports for annual tax preparation
Prepare annual corporate meeting minutes, track & update lease renewals
Maintain strict financial confidentiality

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)

2015

Administrative Assistant
Proactively managed Directors calendar and worked on special projects for Membership Coordinator

2013 2014

Tower Resource Management Company

Administrative Assistant to Controller

Processed accounts payable checks, entered purchase orders, and tracked employee paid personal time off

Scotts Miracle-Gro

2012 2013, & 01/2014 5/2014

Payroll Associate
Processed wage garnishments, child support, unemployment forms, employment verifications and audited W-2s

Worthington Industries

2011 2012

Senior HR Administrative Assistant

Initiated a system-wide I-9 audit identifying problems with existing forms on file
Developed new employee checklist of forms for consistent on-boarding process
Overhauled file system for accuracy, compliance and to make retention and off-site file identification easier

ActionCOACH

2010 2011

Executive Assistant to President

Provided diverse executive support to President in start-up franchise
Human Resources recruited team members, developed 36-point on-boarding and 17-point termination
checklists, coordinated new employee training, processed payroll, maintained employee personnel files
Office Management led weekly management meeting, provided economical solutions to office needs/concerns

Event Coordination coordinated logistics of ActionCOACH sponsored events

2008 2010

The Garlikov Companies

Administrative Assistant
Provided comprehensive administrative support to President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer
Revised and cross-referenced 11 corporate manuals and redesigned all corporate forms utilizing InDesign
Created online interactive investment application form, which saved time and improved accuracy
Recognized for expertise in resolving software issues

2006 2007

Exel Logistics

Executive Assistant to Chief Development Officer

Coordinated integrity of domestic & international travel arrangements, itineraries, meeting folders, expense reports
Facilitated 2007 Sales Kickoff conference in Florida for 100 sales associates tracked information using Access

2004 2006

AIA Investment Corporation

Executive Assistant to President
Assisted President in nationwide search for CEO for industry association
Developed candidate information matrix Maintained confidentiality
Provided regular communications with applicants and search committee members

1997 2004

American Insurance Administrators, Inc.

Executive Assistant to CEO & Chairman of the Board

Supported CEO in New York City for 3 years from Columbus
Created PowerPoint presentation addressing 9/11 event witnessed by executive 2.5 blocks from Ground Zero
Compiled quarterly board report with 31 contributing authors, proofed, reformatted and always met deadline
Managed Outlook database with over 2,000 names
Coordinated executives travel arrangements as well as compiling detailed itineraries and backup travel plans
Maintained strict confidentiality during two acquisitions -- Monitored three executive email accounts

1992 1997

TravelPlex International
Executive Assistant to President
Typed quarterly newsletters, correspondence, and created agency travel flyers
Liaison to Franchisees -- Negotiated bulk pricing/delivery for group orders
Received Team Player Award selected by colleagues vote
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University
Liberal Arts
Columbus State Community College
Business Administration

Travel Careers
Prerequisite for Travel Agents
Ohio Department of Insurance
OH Licensed Insurance Agent (Life & Health)
RECOMMENDATIONS

Marilou is the consummate administrator. She has excellent project management skills and can juggle many complex tasks
simultaneously. Her attention to detail ensures that her work is polished and professional. Her positive attitude and courteous
demeanor allow her to interact well with a myriad of personalities.
S. Jason Fraley
Chief Compliance Officer, The Garlikov Companies

Marilou is an incredibly organized, thorough and competent professional. As a colleague, I was privy to her dedication to the
organization, to her colleagues, and to a quality work product. She was an excellent, intuitive employee who had the ability to see
the forest and the trees.
Mona Buckley
Director of Client Relations, Bertholon-Rowland

Marilou provided support for a team of coaches and effectively supported management of office administration and finances.
She has a strong attention to detail, is organized, diligent in follow-through, and proactive to seek better/less expensive ways to
get things done.
Dave Brincks
Business & Executive Coach, Lighthouse Groups, LLC

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