EMMA AKANJO14 Marshall Street, Irvington, NJ 07111 | Cell: 1-201-989-7866 | Email: emmaakanjo@gmail.com

SummaryDedicated and focused Administrative Assistant with a passion for attention to detail. Ability to provide administrative support for complex and time sensitive projects as well as routine duties. Able to use discretion and sound judgment in every task, respecting highly confidential materials and projects.

HighlightsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications Strong oral and written communication skillsAnalysis and Proofreading Spreadsheet/ReportsReport generation Strong organizational skillsBusiness correspondence Ability to type 70 wpmStrong interpersonal skills Travel coordination

Experience

Administrative Assistant (contractor) 06/2015 to 01/2016MACK-CALI REALTY CORPORATION Paramus, NJ

Adeptly handled administrative matters including screening calls, managed calendars, composing businessdocuments. Managed an active calendar of appointments, processed monthly expense reports, composed and prepared confidentialcorrespondence.Reviewed and edited Lease and Commission Agreements and terms prior to SVP's approval.Managed all aspects of commission payment processes to ensure brokers are paid per the terms in LeaseAgreement.Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming building tours and events.

Administrative Assistant 09/2014 to 03/2015THE HERTZ CORPORATION - (Contractor) Park Ridge, NJ

Provided secretarial and administrative support to the Corporate Controller and staff.Coordinated and maintained weekly attendance and annual vacations.Processed invoices for payments through e-Forms and Oracle.Made travel arrangements, created expense reports, and managed budget.Coordinated inventory orders, office supplies, maintained electronic and paper files.Performed other departmental administrative responsibilities.

Practice Administrator 03/2014 to 05/2014KPMG - Through Temp. Agency Montvale, NJ

Organized the details of special events, corporate agendas and itineraries.Maintained optimal office organization by managing personal documents, organized calendars, travelarrangements, and prepared collateral for meetings.Assisted with resource management, calendar management, meetings planning, events coordination, and travelarrangements.Organized and maintained filing system, and ordered office supplies when necessary.

Workflow Analyst 09/2008 to 06/2013COMPUTERSHARE, INC Jersey City, NJ

Handled inquires received via phone, email, and written correspondence relating to account status and activities.Interpreted, investigated, and responded accurately to inquiries from shareholders, banks, and brokerage firms.Performed data input into computer system for the purpose of tracking customers issues.Analyzed data on shareholders accounts to provide accurate information and/or provide effective solutions.Performed other assignments as requested.

Paralegal - Corporate Compliance Department 11/2007 to 05/2008Pfizer, Inc. - New York, NY

Managed the creation of new files for Compliance matters receive through the Corporate Compliance mailbox.Monitored compliance complaints, investigated claims of policy violations.Assisted attorneys with preliminary investigative procedures by locating relevant documents.Tracked budgets on all matters handled by assigned attorneys. Coordinated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act roll-out campaigns, assisted in developing policies, procedures, and training programs/materials to develop and maintain an environment of compliance.

Administrative Assistant 07/2006 to 11/2007PFIZER, INC WTI/ Corp New York, NY

Adeptly handled administrative matters such as screened calls, managed calendars, planned meetings,coordinated travel arrangements, composed documents and organized the office for efficiency.Purchased and maintained office supply inventories, and being careful to adhere to budgeting practices.Performed departmental administrative responsibilities.

Paralegal - Corporate Tax Department- Transfer Pricing 12/2004 to 07/2006Pfizer, Inc. New York , NY

Managed and organized electronic files of legal agreementsPerformed electronic legal research using Lexis, investigated facts, and prepared documents to assist TaxCounsels in tax trials.Provided legal assistance to attorneys such as drafted, red lined, revised legal agreements, and edited contractsand other documentation.Composed and revised legal document including letters, depositions and court documents.

EducationBachelor of Science: Legal Assistant June 2008New York College of Technology/CUNY Brooklyn, NYLegal Assistant (American Bar Association Approved)

Paralegal Studies March 2005LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Long Island City, NYParalegal Studies (American Bar Association Approved)