Sandra Rodriguez has over 25 years of experience as an executive assistant providing support to high-level executives in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries. She has exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Her experience includes managing calendars; coordinating meetings, travel, and events; drafting presentations; and handling sensitive issues with tact and discretion. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, project management, and administrative tasks like expense reporting.

1. Sandra M. Rodriguez
301 Yosko Drive, Edison, NJ 08817 * 908-884-9115 * sandy.rodz@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Highly motivated, bilingual administrative professional with 25+ years of experience providing executive level support in the pharmaceutical
and consumer package goods industries. Self-starter and quick learner with exceptional interpersonal and organizational abilities, who
consistently exceeds expectations. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact professionally with all levels while maintaining the
highest levels of confidentially; known for tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues. Handle responsibility with minimal supervision in a
fast-paced/multi-directional environment. Expertise in calendar management, meeting coordination, expense reporting, travel arrangements,
and budget administration.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BAYER HEALTHCARE, WHIPPANY, NJ
Sr. Executive Assistant to Latin America Region Head October 2014 - Present
♦ Provide administrative and business support to the Region Head, who manages businesses in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil,
Venezuela, Peru, Chile and Ecuador, generating 736 m€ in sales.
♦ Collaborate effectively and efficiently with the seven Country Heads and maintain connectivity to the business in General.
♦ Maintain Region Head’s calendar, plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences, and manage his complex and frequently changing
travel arrangements/coordinate pre-planning of trips.
♦ Plan and assist team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale.
MERCK CONSUMER CARE, SUMMIT, NJ
Executive Assistant to Vice President, Global Eastern Markets
and Executive Director, Business Development March 2014 – September
2015
Assumed additional responsibility for Vice President Finance and team July 2014 – September 2015
♦ Draft and edit executive-level presentations, memorandums, and correspondence.
♦ Handle extensive international travel, and complete lengthy expense reports.
♦ Manage multiple administrative projects simultaneously, and monitor progress to ensure deadlines are met.
♦ Monitor department expenses, process invoices, order supplies, copying, filing, mailings and scanning key documents and contracts.
♦ Serve as liaison between VP and his department of 14 direct reports to keep projects and processes moving and on schedule.
♦ Schedule/arrange local and global meetings and events.
MERCK CONSUMER CARE, SUMMIT, NJ
Executive Assistant to Vice President, Finance March 2010 – March 2014
♦ Provided extensive administrative support to the Vice President, Finance, who managed a business division generating 3 billion in
sales.
♦ Served as liaison between VP and his department of 24 direct reports to keep projects and processes moving and on schedule.
♦ Tracked and monitored department expenses, process invoices, order supplies, copying, filing, mailings and faxing key documents.
SCHERING-PLOUGH, KENILWORTH, NJ
Executive Assistant to Group Vice President, Finance January 2006 – March 2010
♦ Provided extensive executive administrative support to the Group Vice President, Finance, who managed a business division generating
14 billion in sales.
♦ Served as liaison between VP and direct reports to keep projects and processes moving due to VP’s extensive travel.
♦ Scheduled/arranged local and global meetings and events.
♦ Coordinated highly confidential organizational and human resources changes for the business division, and responsible for the
maintenance of confidential departmental documents.
♦ Monitored department expenses, process invoices, order supplies, copying, filing, mailings and faxing key documents.
Executive Assistant to Vice President, Finance January 2004 – December 2005
♦ Provided high-level support to the Vice President Finance for Europe/Canada/Japan/Latin America, Finance Director, and four
Department Managers.
♦ Managed Vice President and Director calendars and Organization charts.
• Executive Administrative Support
• Global Travel Arrangements
• Expense Management
• Calendar Management
• Customer Service
• Event Coordination
• Project Management
• Writing and Editing
• Issue Resolution

2. ♦ Planned on and off-site conferences and department’s videoconferencing.
♦ Coordinated extensive travel arrangements to all of our subsidiaries in Europe, and procured Visas. Prepared expense reports that
entail currency conversion and data entry.
Executive Secretary to Director, Workplace Diversity June 2002 – December 2003
♦ Provided administrative support to the Director and Manager.
♦ Handled travel and expense reports.
♦ Updated and maintained Discipline Log.
♦ Served as back-up to the VP of Human Resources and Special Projects.
SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Executive Secretary to VP-Human Resources/VP Finance, Legal Counsel, and Compliance Director May 2000 – June
2002
♦ Served as the back-up Executive Assistant to the President of this 1.5billion entity.
♦ Coordinated Executive Team Leadership Workshops and divisional training events (off-site).
♦ Coordinated Breakfast meetings with the President and New Hires.
♦ Prepared the Executive Succession Plan (once a year).
♦ Handled highly confidential employee issues.
♦ Served as United Way Chairperson coordinator.
PROCTER & GAMBLE, San Juan, PR June 1989 –
December 1999
Executive Assistant to President and General Manager, North America Hispanic Marketing January 1996 – December
1999
Executive Assistant to President and General Manager, Puerto Rico and Caribbean
♦ Managed personal and financial matters for the President and family.
♦ Responsible for calendar, travel itineraries-domestic and international, meetings, and videoconferences.
♦ Managed Salary Administration Plans for over 40 subordinates (local and expats).
♦ Liaison with U.S. based contacts, legal counsel, and local clientele.
Human Resources Dept. Recruiting and Administration Assistant June 1992 – December 1995
♦ Responsible for the Salary planning and administration of about 50 employees (non-exempt employees, HR Dept., and Management
Committee members).
♦ Developed new Recruiting Brochure used for all local and NA recruiting efforts.
♦ Assisted Manager in the successful project of recruiting 78 Merchandisers and 2 Supervisors as full-time employees (this process
involved newspaper ads, testing on Saturday, writing offer letters, etc.).
♦ Led the implementation of the Non-Smoking Policy.
Administrative Assistant to Marketing Manager October 1989 – May 1992
♦ Implemented a new Purchase Order System.
♦ Prepared monthly volume forecasts for key company brands.
♦ Provided Administrative support to Manager and Brand group.
♦ Supervised three secretaries.
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA, P.R. January 1981 – September 1989
Executive Secretary to President and Investment Department and Assistant Officer of Investment Department
♦ Responsible for all departmental typing and filing.
♦ Processed Letters of Credit, wire transfers and monthly reports to Board of Directors.
♦ Handled the daily cash position, determined sale or purchase of overnight funds.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Bachelor in Business Administration
Major: Secretarial Science; Minor: Management and Accounting
Software Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes e-mail, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, Visio, Easy Req,
OrgPlus, Adobe Acrobat
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3. Seminars: Assertive Communication, Time Management, Managing Professional Growth, Stress Management, Interpersonal Skills and
Total Quality, Be the Ultimate Assistant, and Administrative Excellence.
Notary Public
References furnished upon request