MARIE A. SCHIKAL SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065

MSCHIKAL@GMAIL.COM - LINKEDIN

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Thorough, detailed-oriented senior-level administrative professional with more than 20 years of expertise in all core

and advanced office and project management functions. Goal-driven manager accomplished in supporting executive

initiatives and organizational visions through operational excellence. Creative, tech-savvy problem-solver adept at

analyzing systems and designing and implementing solutions for optimal workflow and processes. Personable and

friendly communicator skilled in training, mentoring and building consensus among team members. Areas of Expertise

Project Management

Schedule Maintenance/Logistics

Accounting

Executive Relationship Building

Data Research & Analysis

Data Management

Report Preparation

Professional Presentation Creation

Team Building/Recruitment

Training/Mentoring

Event Planning

Microsoft Outlook/Office Suite

Professional Experience

WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC., BURBANK, CA 1995 2015 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II Spearheaded executive office administrative support through scheduling management, document drafting and editing, data analysis/management, accounts reporting, presentation creation, and friendly colleague and visitor engagement.

Key Achievements: Revolutionized project management workflow and slashed turnaround time by more than 30% by designing

and implementing document management/project management interface system. Protected companywide interests by addressing information security and data privacy concerns regarding

metadata. Supported Board of Directors and ensured smooth operation of board meetings through effective

coordination between board members and staff. Safeguarded technical workflow by managing all computer outages, remedying hardware/software issues

and establishing new services. Built a strong, collaborative work environment through recruitment, HR logistics, training and mentoring;

cultivated leadership for special needs management through knowledge of company policies and business etiquette.

Received Outstanding Employee Award for office management administrator excellence, implementation and rollout of new business tools, staff training and mentoring, and performance of duties above and beyond scope of work.

Previous work experience includes Junior Accountant at American Medical International and PBX Operator at Medical Center of Tarzana.

Education & Training

SAP Purchasing and Procurement System, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Concur System for Expense Reporting, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Annual Standards of Business Conduct, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Annual Sexual Harassment Certification, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

High School Diploma AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL | Agoura, CA