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Alisa Steady

Fox Lake

Summary

Accomplished Executive Administrative Assistant / Business Publication Representative (BPR) with a proven track record at Abbott and AbbVie, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering teamwork. Expert in managing high-level executive schedules, coordinating large-scale events, and driving process improvements. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and interpersonal communication, ensuring confidentiality and streamlined office operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Publications Representative for DSS

AbbVie
04.2021 - Current

Provide support to Senior Director and Head, Safety Statistics and the MA & HTA Team. Assist the internal Data Statistical Sciences (DSS) publication leads in collaborating with internal and external authors with abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentation submissions to prominent national and international journals and congresses. Optimize and enhance the efficiency of the DSS publication submission process.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Abbott
11.2020 - 03.2021

Contracted position for Abbott Binax Now Manufacturing Plant. Supported plant manager ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information, time management, and safeguarding both company interests and employee privacy.

  • Collaborated with large-scale manufacturing plant employees to manage and optimize locker availability for first, second and third shifts, ensuring adequate access, safety and convenience for all employees
  • Efficiently managed administrative duties such as reconciling invoices, enabling executives to concentrate on high-priority tasks without interruption
  • Assisted on-site training team with large scale weekly new hire trainings on manufacturing plant safety and product information
  • Oversaw office supply inventory for staff and training team, minimizing waste and ensuring resources were readily available when required

Executive Administrative Assistant

AbbVie
05.2011 - 12.2015

Provided comprehensive support to the Vice President of Biologics Supply Chain and Pharmacy Solutions. Efficiently manage calendars, schedule high-level meetings, and act as a scribe in multiple executive meetings, ensuring a thorough grasp of the business context.

  • Maintained the smooth day-to-day operations of the department, providing robust support to the VP and their direct reports
  • Handled weekly on-site staff meetings (agendas and minute taking), and coordinator and scribe for high-level quarterly executive on-site conferences
  • Managed executive travel arrangements, expense reporting.
  • Project manager for relocation of Pharmacy Solutions employees to new (temporary) building location during expansion of Pharmacy Solution's main site (North Chicago, IL)
  • Collaborated with vendors to oversee and manage building maintenance during and post construction
  • Organized and facilitated team events and projects aimed at fostering a positive, cohesive, and collaborative work environment.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information with confidentiality, ensuring the protection of company interests and employee privacy

Executive Administrative Assistant

Abbott
08.2010 - 05.2011

Executive Administrative Assistant for Abbott's Specialized Administrative Resources.

  • Provided dedicated support to Executive Senior/Vice Presidents and Senior Directors across multiple divisions at Abbott (such as Public Affairs, Legal, and Pharmaceutical Product Development)
  • Ensured smooth transitions between executive administrative roles and responsibilities while assigned admin was on short or long-term leave
  • Managed complex international and domestic travel arrangements for executives
  • Handled confidential communications and executed assignments in a timely manner
  • Organized and facilitated high-level onsite and offsite meetings and conferences with precision. Safeguarded confidentiality at high level to protect company interests and employee privacy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
05-1988

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship building
  • Project planning

Awards

Recipient of several AbbVie's Excellence Awards. Recognized with AbbVie Excellence Awards from 2021 to 2024 for notable achievements in assistance with publication submissions, and fostering high-impact teamwork. These awards highlighted my ability to contribute valuable insights and collaborate effectively across teams, furthering AbbVie's mission and enhancing our collective success. Winners of these awards are recognized for their dedication, leadership, and impact, which inspire others and contribute to the company's continued success.


Timeline

Business Publications Representative for DSS

AbbVie
04.2021 - Current

Executive Administrative Assistant

Abbott
11.2020 - 03.2021

Executive Administrative Assistant

AbbVie
05.2011 - 12.2015

Executive Administrative Assistant

Abbott
08.2010 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Trinity International University

High School Diploma -

Lake Forest High School
Alisa Steady