BARBARA J.

FENGLER
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Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 912-7229

barbarajf@optimum.net www.linkedin.com/in/barbarafengler

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL Accomplished, highly motivated Executive Assistant with over 15 years of experience supporting senior and C-level executives. Executive support specialist with proven administrative, organizational and managerial skills that enhance productivity, performance and growth, with the ability to work effectively in demanding, challenging work environments, handling all personal, business and financial matters with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and a quick study, rapidly learning and implementing new computer programs and software.

Core Competencies:
Self-starter Independent worker Articulate and well-spoken Strong work ethic Strong problem solver Detail-oriented Time management Superior communications Correspondence Meeting planning Travel planning Calendar management Microsoft Office 2013 Excel and PowerPoint Social media knowledge Presentation development Team player/flexible Loyal/Confidential

WORK HISTORY
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC., Stamford, CT An established global leader in the technical marketplace. 1997-2013

Executive Assistant to Director/Owner

Supported all aspects of Directors responsibilities in management throughout the U.S. and abroad, managing a substantial workload involving multiple priorities and deadlines, with unforeseen changes, conflicts and frequent interruptions, readily adapting to change and exceeding expectations in quality. Executive level office management skills as well as strength in planning and problem solving. Highly focused and results-oriented, successfully supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; determined and proactive, anticipating and prioritizing Directors needs. Trusted liaison between Director and other company executives, managers and employees, communicating with confidence, clarity, tact and professionalism. Exceptional time management skills, anticipating needs and priorities and creating more efficient programs, in order to increase daily productivity by an average of two to three hours per day, allowing Director to focus on highest priorities and goals. o o o o o Gatekeeper for all internal and external appointments; screened all phone calls; reviewed and prioritized all e-mails and correspondence, responding as needed. Extensive phone contact with company executives, managers and employees. Created and maintained a detailed, two-year calendar, 24/7, for professional and personal activities of the Director, in combination and coordination with the daily activities of the President/CEO. Scheduled all travel plane flights, ground transportation, hotels and provided detailed itineraries. Oversaw Property Management and Real Estate Departments, dealing with numerous properties.

Coordinated and approved all private plane charters, providing additional revenue. o Oversaw and coordinated the sale and purchase of all private planes.

THE COMMON FUND, Wilton, CT 1994-1996 A leading investment firm for colleges, universities and other educational institutions in the U.S.

Assistant to the President

Provided superior administrative support to President in all levels of management within and outside the company, and served as trusted liaison between President and Trustees, Members, company executives and employees. Prioritized and coordinated day-to-day details, anticipating needs and priorities, in order to increase daily productivity, allowing President to focus on highest priorities and goals. o o o o o o o o o Trained, supervised and delegated work to Secretary to the President. Managed all Trustee-related work for The Common Fund and its companion organizations, scheduling and overseeing all Trustee meetings and conference calls. Screened all phone calls; reviewed and prioritized all e-mails and correspondence, responding as needed. Extensive daily phone contact with Trustees, Members and company executives. Scheduled all meetings Board meetings, outside Board-related meetings, University and Member meetings, as well as all interviews and internal meetings. Maintained a detailed calendar, both business and personal, 24/7. Scheduled all travel plane flights, ground transportation, hotels and provided detailed itineraries. Prepared Board meeting agendas and committee packets. Edited and prepared Executive Committee and Board meeting minutes.

EDUCATION
Graduate of Wilton High School, Wilton, CT presently with over 15 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant.