MARTHA LOPEZ
MARTHA LOPEZ BROWN
1200 West Avenue, Apartment 309
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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SUMMARY
Accomplished Senior Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, diplomatic and administrative management skills with a record of increasing responsibility. Areas of expertise include:
• Managing executive’s calendar in an environment of frequent changes in priorities and significant time pressures
• Organizing Domestic & International Travel, including booking, itineraries and expenses (have personally traveled to 51 countries)
• Planning events involving up to 300 attendees
• Problem-solving with a focus on controlling cost and improving quality
• Overseeing the implementation of new administrative policies
• Fully bilingual English and Spanish and basic knowledge of Italian Portuguese
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Payroll (Kronos) Concur and basic Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEXTERA ENERGY – Florida Power & Light (FPL) 2019 to Present
NextEra Energy, Inc. is a leading clean energy company with consolidated revenues of approximately $17.5 billion, approximately 46,400 megawatts of generating capacity and approximately 14,300 employees in 27 states and Canada.
Administrative Technician for FPL/Gulf Management team
Provide primary administrative support to Project Team responsible for managing the systems integration of Southern Gulf Utilities acquisition. Took on responsibilities previously handled by managers. Based on performance position on the project was twice extended for a total of a year.
• Arrange travel and complete expense reports for team members
• Organize calendar for IT Director
• Coordinated set up of office facilities for over 200 temporary contractors hired to complete the integration of Gulf Power
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL 2017 to 2019
An American multinational financial services company headquartered in San Louis, Missouri, with central office throughout the country. Its parent company is the world's second-largest bank by market capitalization and the fourth largest bank in the U.S. by total assets.
Executive Assistant to President/Managing Director
Gatekeeper of President’s office, maintaining high level of confidentiality. Use initiative and judgment to either delegate or take action on relevant matters requiring immediate attention.
• Organized and monitored heavy calendar with trips, team events and conference meetings globally
• Served as point of contact for high-net worth external customers
• Reviewed and Approved team’s expense reports and requests for time off
• Organized Quarterly Town Hall and gathered all information to ensure success of the event
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS 2016 to 2017
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is an Israeli multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel. It specializes primarily in generic drugs, but other business interests include active pharmaceutical ingredients and, to a lesser extent, proprietary pharmaceuticals
Executive Assistant to VP of Growth Markets
Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communications among senior executives, board members, share-holders, middle management and executive support staff. Worked closely with Executive Departments to achieve optimal productivity of daily operations.
• Managed VP’s calendar, coordinated setup of high-level conference calls, management meetings, special events and travel arrangements for top executives
• Helped in preparation of key projects proposals and important business reports
• Handled all work schedule matters, including vacation, sick days, unpaid leave, and paid time off
• Reconciled accounts
GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR 2013 to 2016
Executive Assistant to the General Inspector of National Public Policy
Served in a personal and administrative capacity, to General Inspector of NPC, 2nd in command after the President. Managed his calendar and interacted with elite governmental & international figures and media to maintain political and personal success.
• Managed daily communications with senior government officials and various organizations, coordinated speaking engagements and fundraisings
• Lowered IT expenses by 45% by switching phone companies while upgrading the service
• Scheduled meetings with entities, clients and investors regarding sponsorships and other related business or political opportunities
• Coordinated personal errands with participation of family members, including finances
• Established cost control procedures and analyzed periodical operating expenses
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING 2000 to 2013
Deutsche Post DHL is the world's largest courier company. With its headquarters in Bonn, the corporation has 467,088 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and generated revenue of € 51.48 billion in 2010.
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO
Optimized CEO’s time by managing intricate domestic/international travel and agenda, and by providing general administrative support, to management team, situated worldwide.
• Assisted in the establishment of policies and reports to accurately track expenses and monitor usage of services
• Provided general executive support within the office of the CEO and its departments
• Coordinated executive calendar, scheduled meetings, appointments
• Reduced traveling cost by 35% by implementing a new Travel Policy to ensure company would captured incentives provided by airlines through annual agent/employee educational programs
• Managed office relocation of over 200 employees including site reconstruction, office layout and interior design, in coordination with various departments. Completed project with $100,000 in savings from a $600,000 budget
• Orchestrated special customer events including Elite (President’s Club Award) PCA, honoring company 10 best sellers during outstanding weekend in exclusive locations worldwide
EDUCATION
NU “Ibarra” University – Ecuador Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration
Norwalk Community College – Norwalk CT Associates of Business Admin (AA)
ADVANCED TRAINING
Essentials of leadership / Negotiation Skills / The Write Stuff
MARTHA LOPEZ BROWN
1200 West Avenue, Apartment 309
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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SUMMARY
Accomplished Senior Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, diplomatic and administrative management skills with a record of increasing responsibility. Areas of expertise include:
• Managing executive’s calendar in an environment of frequent changes in priorities and significant time pressures
• Organizing Domestic & International Travel, including booking, itineraries and expenses (have personally traveled to 51 countries)
• Planning events involving up to 300 attendees
• Problem-solving with a focus on controlling cost and improving quality
• Overseeing the implementation of new administrative policies
• Fully bilingual English and Spanish and basic knowledge of Italian Portuguese
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Payroll (Kronos) Concur and basic Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEXTERA ENERGY – Florida Power & Light (FPL) 2019 to Present
NextEra Energy, Inc. is a leading clean energy company with consolidated revenues of approximately $17.5 billion, approximately 46,400 megawatts of generating capacity and approximately 14,300 employees in 27 states and Canada.
Administrative Technician for FPL/Gulf Management team
Provide primary administrative support to Project Team responsible for managing the systems integration of Southern Gulf Utilities acquisition. Took on responsibilities previously handled by managers. Based on performance position on the project was twice extended for a total of a year.
• Arrange travel and complete expense reports for team members
• Organize calendar for IT Director
• Coordinated set up of office facilities for over 200 temporary contractors hired to complete the integration of Gulf Power
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL 2017 to 2019
An American multinational financial services company headquartered in San Louis, Missouri, with central office throughout the country. Its parent company is the world's second-largest bank by market capitalization and the fourth largest bank in the U.S. by total assets.
Executive Assistant to President/Managing Director
Gatekeeper of President’s office, maintaining high level of confidentiality. Use initiative and judgment to either delegate or take action on relevant matters requiring immediate attention.
• Organized and monitored heavy calendar with trips, team events and conference meetings globally
• Served as point of contact for high-net worth external customers
• Reviewed and Approved team’s expense reports and requests for time off
• Organized Quarterly Town Hall and gathered all information to ensure success of the event
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS 2016 to 2017
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is an Israeli multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel. It specializes primarily in generic drugs, but other business interests include active pharmaceutical ingredients and, to a lesser extent, proprietary pharmaceuticals
Executive Assistant to VP of Growth Markets
Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communications among senior executives, board members, share-holders, middle management and executive support staff. Worked closely with Executive Departments to achieve optimal productivity of daily operations.
• Managed VP’s calendar, coordinated setup of high-level conference calls, management meetings, special events and travel arrangements for top executives
• Helped in preparation of key projects proposals and important business reports
• Handled all work schedule matters, including vacation, sick days, unpaid leave, and paid time off
• Reconciled accounts
GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR 2013 to 2016
Executive Assistant to the General Inspector of National Public Policy
Served in a personal and administrative capacity, to General Inspector of NPC, 2nd in command after the President. Managed his calendar and interacted with elite governmental & international figures and media to maintain political and personal success.
• Managed daily communications with senior government officials and various organizations, coordinated speaking engagements and fundraisings
• Lowered IT expenses by 45% by switching phone companies while upgrading the service
• Scheduled meetings with entities, clients and investors regarding sponsorships and other related business or political opportunities
• Coordinated personal errands with participation of family members, including finances
• Established cost control procedures and analyzed periodical operating expenses
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING 2000 to 2013
Deutsche Post DHL is the world's largest courier company. With its headquarters in Bonn, the corporation has 467,088 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and generated revenue of € 51.48 billion in 2010.
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO
Optimized CEO’s time by managing intricate domestic/international travel and agenda, and by providing general administrative support, to management team, situated worldwide.
• Assisted in the establishment of policies and reports to accurately track expenses and monitor usage of services
• Provided general executive support within the office of the CEO and its departments
• Coordinated executive calendar, scheduled meetings, appointments
• Reduced traveling cost by 35% by implementing a new Travel Policy to ensure company would captured incentives provided by airlines through annual agent/employee educational programs
• Managed office relocation of over 200 employees including site reconstruction, office layout and interior design, in coordination with various departments. Completed project with $100,000 in savings from a $600,000 budget
• Orchestrated special customer events including Elite (President’s Club Award) PCA, honoring company 10 best sellers during outstanding weekend in exclusive locations worldwide
EDUCATION
NU “Ibarra” University – Ecuador Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration
Norwalk Community College – Norwalk CT Associates of Business Admin (AA)
ADVANCED TRAINING
Essentials of leadership / Negotiation Skills / The Write Stuff