Debbie Bridge

1. DEBORAH L. BRIDGE, CAP-OM, MOS
Orlando, Florida 407-408-4713
www.linkedin.com/in/debbiebridge
Debbie.Bridge@comcast.net
SUMMARY
Accomplished and highly experienced Executive Assistant reporting to C Level leaders. Dedicated to
driving administrative efficiencies at the executive level, including, serving as an effective gatekeeper,
preparing accurate documentation, managing complex calendars; and handling daily office tasks with
a high level of trust and confidentiality. Strong analytical, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
Highly experienced in a variety of computer software applications. Special skills and certifications
include:
• Budget Management • Training/Facilitation
• Florida Notary • Certified Administrative Professional
• Travel Arrangements • Organizational Management
• Requisitions and Contracts • Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate–Master Level
• Meeting and Event Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIAMOND RESORT INTERNATIONAL, Orlando, FL 2015
Executive Assistant to Vice President of Global Sales and Event Marketing
• Improved team member effectiveness by creating reports to collect data (in MS Excel) to track
production.
• Increased travel efficiencies by arranging team member travel.
• Prepared, reviewed, and approved expense reports for supervisor’s direct reports.
SOFTPATH SYSTEMS LLC, Orlando, Florida 2014-2015
Contractor/Administrative Assistant –2 month assignment at Siemens
• Increased efficiency of the planning and organizing the department wide employee conference/meeting.
• Managed office supplies.
• Created and submitted purchase orders.
BANK OF AMERICA, Orlando, Florida 2011-2014
Administrative Assistant III to Regional SVP Manager of Retail Fulfillment 2013-2014
Administrative Assistant III to National SVP Manager of Customer Assistance Centers (CAC) 2011-2013
• Supported the National SVP Manager, 4 Regional Managers and 50 Site Managers in the US with a
department size of 850+.
• Supported to the NE Regional SVP Fulfillment Manager, 5 Site Managers with total team size of 700+.
• Increased quality and efficiency of expense reports, purchase orders, travel arrangements, and human
resources needs.
• Worked closely with IT Support to keep the Customer Assistance Centers with 700+ associates working
proficiently.
• Improved “on and off boarding processes” by creating job aids and training for site managers.
• Designed innovative production reporting templates which were eventually leveraged by all regional
managers country-wide.
SPHERION, Orlando, Florida 2009-2011
Contractor at Siemens—Administrative Assistant to Sr. Regional Director of Human Resources
• Ensured accuracy of documents related to Collective Bargaining Agreements revisions.
• Managed expense reports, travel arrangements, and office supplies
• Coordinated and managed meetings and training sessions using MS Outlook.

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MERCANTILE BANK, Winter Park, Florida
Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President/Director of Mortgage 2006-2009
• Responsible for managing all the administrative duties for several key leadership positions—Director of
Mortgage, State Building Coordinator and several Regional Managers
• Designed impactful and easily used production reports.
• Coordinated and managed meetings and training sessions in MS Outlook.
• Strategically ordered and inventoried office supplies for all Florida offices.
• Created mail marketing systems for each Mortgage Loan Officers leveraging MS Excel database and
MS Word Mail merge features which increased efficiency and customer correspondences
• Coordinated all board related activities (e.g., meeting minutes, schedules—included Maitland Chamber
of Commerce, Mortgage Bankers Associations of Central Florida, and Maitland Historical Society).
IPLACEMENT STAFFING, Orlando, Florida 2006
Contractor at Mercantile Bank—Executive Assistant/Human Resources Assistant
• Screened candidates’ applications and resumes to determine qualifications for a variety of positions.
• Administered Skills tests to candidates.
• Handled inquiries concerning references, applicant status, and employee benefits at request of Regional
Human Resources Manager.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES, New Bern, North Carolina 1995-2005
Office Manager 2002-2005
Office Assistant 1995-2002
• Managed budgets for 13 federal, state and county contracts, including preparation of budget reports for
the regional and district forester.
• Engaged in ordering equipment, created and organizing supply requisitions and purchase orders.
• Reallocated funds as budgets were revised throughout the year.
• Prepared and submitted payroll reports for processing and payment for 72+ employees bi-weekly.
• Involved in all aspects of the hiring process; including resume reviews and applicant interviews. Initiated
an improved on boarding process and employment origination
• Accumulated all documentation (for billing purposes) related to emergency response incidents and
coordinated with FEMA.
• Documented and proofed Forest Management and Stewardship Plans, correspondence, and contracts.
• Designed reports, forms and spreadsheets leveraged by other offices in the Region.
EDUCATION
Associates of Applied Sciences -- Administrative Office Technology and General Office Specialty
Craven Community College, New Bern, North Carolina
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced MS Excel Training; Leadership Development, Microsoft Office 2013 Training
Attend monthly training webinars and conferences, documentation provided upon request.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Winter Park Chapter
• Advisory Council, Valencia Community College, Office & Medical Office Administration
• National Notary Association
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Central Florida Job Initiative, Orlando, Florida