Maria DiLorenzo
New York, NY
currently: Job hunting
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Work history
Executive Assistant
tags:
ea to key executive.
How would you describe your time at Barnes & Noble?
1/2000-Present BARNES AND NOBLE, INC. New York, NY
2/2002-Present Executive Assistant to EVP, President of B&N Publishing; Vice Chairman of B&N College Bookstores
?? Manage demanding schedule while responding to numerous emails and phone calls daily.
?? Direct proposals to appropriate publishers and editorial staff for consideration and timely feedback.
?? Communicate regularly with authors and agents regarding potential projects, or works in progress.
?? Proactive with ensuring issues within the publishing group are addressed and resolved.
?? Execute and delegate an array of administrative duties.
1/2000-2/2002 Executive Assistant to EVP, Chief Operating Officer of B&N, Inc.; Vice Chairman of B&N College Bookstores
?? Involved with all operational issues pertaining to B&N retail stores nationwide, and the home office.
?? Communicated regularly with the following divisions: Business Development, Customer Service, Distribution Centers, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Merchandise, and Publishing.
?? Directed potential business opportunities to pertinent staff for thorough research and feedback.
?? Initiated and arranged nation-wide store visit trips for executive staff on corporate jet.
?? Investigated and influenced equipment improvements within the home office.
?? Instrumental with raising $100,000 for Poets & Writer's annual gala on behalf COO.
?? Managed extraordinary volume of emails and phone inquiries daily, and hectic meeting schedule due to fluctuating priorities.
?? Performed and delegated numerous administrative responsibilities.... 
Executive Assistant
tags:
ea to key executive.
How would you describe your time at random house?
6/97-1/2000 RANDOM HOUSE, INC. New York, NY
(post - Bertelsmann acquisition)
12/98-1/2000 Executive Assistant to Vice President, Corporate Planning and Development
?? Aided VP with all post-acquisition activities and the enormous task of integrating two major companies.
?? Communicated daily with operational departments including: Distribution Centers, Information Technology, Legal, Real Estate, and Human Resources.
?? Generated financial reports and created presentations for executive meetings.
?? Heavily involved with acquisitions and divestitures.
?? Performed and delegated numerous administrative duties.
(pre - Bertelsmann acquisition)
6/97-11/98 Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President, Operations and Administration;
and Corporate Contributions Coordinator reporting directly to Chairman & CEO
?? Intermediary on company-wide operational matters. Daily involvement with operations departments including: Corporate Administration (comprised of Insurance, Mailroom, Purchasing, Real Estate, Security), Distribution Centers, Information Technology, and Production.
?? Compiled and generated financial reports.
?? Created presentations for executive meetings
?? Managed corporate contributions process with a budget of $500,000.
?? Produced and developed a detailed historical financial tracking report for corporate contributions.
?? Interviewed and hired caterers for Executive Committee meetings.
?? Performed and delegated varied administrative responsibilities....
Executive Assistant
tags:
ea to key executive.
How would you describe your time at LONG-TERM TEMP ASSIGNMENTS?
6/95-6/97 LONG-TERM ADMINISTRATIVE TEMP ASSIGNMENTS: New York, NY
?? ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. EA to President
?? INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR MAGAZINE EA to VP, Publisher
?? McGRAW HILL EA to Attorney; VP, Bilingual School Div.; VP, School Mktg. Div.
Executive Assistant
tags:
ea to key executive.
How would you describe your time at The Hearst Book Group?
10/94-6/95 THE HEARST BOOK GROUP New York, NY
Executive Assistant to Vice President & Publisher
?? Assisted with overseeing the extremely hectic daily operation of two major publishing companies:
William Morrow & Company; and Avon Books.
?? Heavily involved with author and agent contract negotiations, as well as copyright and subright issues.
?? Executed author and agent advance and royalty payments.
?? Implemented a tracking system to ensuring the timely editorial review of a multitude of manuscripts, for expedient reply to authors.
?? Managed a vast amount of daily phone inquiries.
?? Performed and delegated a variety of administrative duties....
Executive Assistant
tags:
ea to key executive.
How would you describe your time at Bantam Doubleday Dell Publi...?
8/90-9/94 BANTAM DOUBLEDAY DELL PUBLISHING GROUP, INC. New York, NY
Executive Assistant
8/93-9/94 to President of Bertelsmann Professional Information Group & SVP of Diversified Publishing Group
8/91-8/93 to Senior Vice President of Diversified Publishing Group
8/90-8/91 to Vice President of Strategic Planning
?? Assisted with research of potential properties for acquisition, or joint venture.
?? Heavily involved with confidential legal contracts pertaining to acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.
?? Gathered financial information and created presentations for all major executive meetings.
?? Managed royalty and vendor payment operations of divested divisions.
?? Significantly involved with the daily operation of key publishing divisions including: Audio, Computer Books, Dell Magazines, New Media, Promotional Books, Remainder Sales, and Supermarket Continuity.
?? Performed and delegated a variety of administrative responsibilities....
Education
Paralegal Studies
tags:
paralegal
How would you describe your time at baruch college?
Acquired research skills and a general education in all areas of law.
Business Administration
tags:
business administration
How would you describe your time at Kingsborough Community College?
Major: Business
Minor: Music
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