SUSAN BARNHARDT
INNOSPEC PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS
Mt. Pleasant
30
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Executive Assistant with 16 years of experience supporting executive teams in the chemical industry. Skilled in managing office operations, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling expense management. Adept at facilitating offsite meetings across the US and Europe while ensuring confidentiality and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Office Manager & Executive Assistant to President & VPs
16 Years 6 Months- Managed travel bookings and expense approvals in SAP Concur and Egencia to optimize cost efficiency.
- Facilitated business class bookings for international travel, ensuring optimal arrangements for executives.
- Coordinated and organized executive calendars to facilitate efficient meetings and strategic planning.
- Facilitated global offsite meeting organization for business and sales teams.
- Facilitated organization of volunteer events and promoted charitable contributions with matching support.
- Facilitated corporate credit card purchases and indirect purchasing to streamline operational expenses. Implemented effective management of corporate credit card transactions and indirect purchasing to enhance budget control.
Executive Assistant to Vice President of Income Tax
2 Years- Supported VP of Income Tax and Director of Sales Tax by managing administrative tasks and ensuring efficient operations.
- Organized and facilitated meetings using Teams for income, sales, and property tax departments.
- Managed travel and expense reporting for multiple executives utilizing Concur and corporate jet services.
Plant Manager Assistant and Production Scheduler
12 Years- Supported plant manager and management by executing essential administrative functions.
- Orchestrated production scheduling for adhesives division operations.
- Led production teams to achieve operational efficiency and quality standards in adhesives manufacturing.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in reduced waste and enhanced productivity across plant operations.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Associates Degree - Web Technologies
Skills
Concur travel management
SAP proficiency
Microsoft 365 expertise
Event management
Data confidentiality
Strong ethical standards
Independent problem solver
Concur travel administration
Reliable team member
Office administration
Event coordination
Digital collaboration tools
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Vice President of Income Tax
AHOLD DELHAIZE (Food Lion Corporate)
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More
Office Manager & Executive Assistant to President & VPs
INNOSPEC PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS
01.2010 - CurrentRead More
Plant Manager Assistant and Production Scheduler
HENKEL ADHESIVES
01.1997 - 01.2009Read More
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Associates Degree from Web Technologies
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