MA RIE A .

SCH IK AL
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065
MSCHIKAL@GMAIL.COM - LINKEDIN

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRA TIVE 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
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II

1995 2015

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