Lakewood, CO 80214 303-232-3221 Margaret M.

Foster Executive Assistant Profile Dedicated, approachable, career professional offering significant experience in self-directed positions requiring flawless executive support - from performance of everyday administrative functions to carrying out special assignments, as nee ded. Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, communication, follow-thru and m ulti-tasking skills. Demonstrated reliability and personal expectation to exceed . Adaptable player recognized for flexibility and willingness to learn and teach newly acquired skills. Summary of Qualifications Demonstrated executive/administrative support expertise in managing complicated calendar scheduling, completing detailed local and international travel arrangem ents, reconciling numerous corporate credit card accounts, and preparing detaile d reports summarizing daily, weekly, monthly sales and contract-related data. Pr ovided direct support to Executive and Senior Vice Presidents, the Controller an d Divisional and Managing Directors in a large telecommunications and later in a financial services firm. Support involved interfacing with constituents from cu stomers to employees to Board Members. Prepared professional presentations and p rovided data backup. Possess technical proficiency in general office equipment a nd business software applications. Completed long-term and successful telecommunications career as Human Resources/ Executive Program Manager and confidante. Professional Experience Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Denver, Colorado (2008-present) Executive Assistant-Divisional/Regional/Complex Directors Supported newly formed executive team in a newly opened divisional office for la rge wealth management firm. Successfully maneuvered through systems transition t o large bank operations including expense, travel, invoice processing, and sport s/event ticket management. Developed templates of speeches and data sources for use in future engagements; served as divisional coordinator for 27 offices of ad ministrative personnel across 15 states; created budgets and managed complex sem inar processes - through improvement techniques reduced expenditures 10% in 2010 ; input and track ] $25000 of complex expenses each month; engaged in learning d etails of stock/bond and fund transactions in possible preparation for FINRA lic ensing. Qwest Communications/U S WEST (1976-2008) Executive Assistant -EVP Consumer Markets/SVP Operations, Network Planning/Contr oller and Chief Financial Officer Thirty year career in telecom culminated in several years in positions that requ ired innate ability to prioritize, negotiate, represent and understand an execut ives needs at a moment's notice and over the long term. Confidential confidante. Program Manager CEO/Executive Offices Implemented policies and procedures in alignment with current management strateg ic plans; executed plans for management conferences and board meetings; managed unique projects on behalf of CEO. Preparation of board materials for quarterly m eetings; managing review process and data collection.

Education Executive MBA, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, GPA 3.8 Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Metropolitan State College, Denver, Co lorado, GPA 3.5