BarBara A.

Benzak
24 Hartford Street
(718) 967 5657
(347) 278 1184
Staten Island, NY 10308
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________

Summary
Business Manager with extensive expertise in working with senior executives for
a "Big Four" accounting firm, as well as major Financial Institutions. Strong a
dministrative skills and experience with training, recruiting, supervising and f
inancial reporting.
TIAA-CREF - New York, NY - 2003 to 2010
Administrative Officer - Enterprise Risk Management (Mr. Erwin W. Martens)
*Managed all ERM administrative, financial-related and support activities.
*Recruited talented individuals, as well as implemented improved on-boarding wor
kflow and processes. Worked with Human Resources to align staffing needs.
*Organized interview schedules, processed new and outgoing employees with HR and
management.
*Maintained and created various financial reports for the ERM area (i.e. WIP, Tr
end, Rolling Forecast, etc.)
*Skilled in National Space Coordination, encompassing moves, relocations, constr
uction, new hires, as well as controlled access of restricted/confidential space
.
*Interfaced with IT on matters related to the department's hardware and software
, including purchasing, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Fasken Martineau - New York, NY - 2001 - 2003
Executive Administrative Assistant / Office Coordinator (Mr. Ralph Glass)
*Performed financial analysis. Coordinated with outside vendors/consultants, as
well as Canadian offices. Researched requested information to include accounts
billing, subscriptions, publications and personnel benefits.
*Performed administrative duties, including appointment scheduling, corresponden
ce, travel arrangements and expense reports.
*Organized meetings and conferences.
*Orchestrated client projects and offered personal assistance.
*Reviewed and edited presentations prior to release.
BrokerTec, Jersey City, New Jersey - 2000 - 2001
Personal Assistant to President (Mr. Hal Hinkle)
*Prioritized the President's calendar. (Gatekeeper)
*Performed administrative duties, including appointment scheduling, corresponden
ce, travel arrangements, expense reports, etc.
*Created and maintained legal database.
*Coordinated meetings and conferences.
*
Lehman Brothers, New York, NY - 1994 - 2000
Personal Assistant - Managing Director, Global Head of Enterprise Risk Managemen
t
(Ms. Maureen Miskovic)
Office Coordinator / Personal Assistant - Global Risk Management (Mr. Erwin W. M
artens)
*Prioritized ERM calendar's (Gatekeeper)
*Fulfilled extensive travel arrangements, expense reports, appointments, corresp
ondence, etc.
*Handled all confidential personnel data.
*Reviewed and edited presentations.
*Coordinated events with outside vendors and departments.
*Processed and recorded vendor billing for Market and Credit Risk.
*Organized/coordinated off-site conferences for all ERM globally.
*Maintained confidential data of key risk management personnel globally.
*Provided guidance and direction to market and credit ERM personnel.
Deloitte & Touche, New York, NY -- 1985 - 1994
Administrative Manager - The Roulac Real Estate Consulting Group
(Mr. James Goonan)
*Supervised non-exempt personnel.
*Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets (System Administrator).
*Provided guidance with all financial reports.
*Coordinated special projects.
*Provided administrative services for professional staff.
*Coordinated events with outside vendors and departments.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Human Relations Training, Inc. (Professional Development)
American Management Association (Communication Skills Workshop)
ICS Learning Systems, Inc. (Small Business Management).
COMPUTER SKILLS
General: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Blackberry, Call P
ilot, Service Now; Lawson, Perfect Commerce, E-Comp, PTA (Compliance) and an in
troduction to Clarity.
Financial: Outlook Soft, People Soft, Econometrix; FM Interact, Kronos Administ
rator and BPS.