Elayne Riggs

Experienced Executive Assistant | Writer

Bronx, New York, United States

About

Administrative/Executive Assistant for 4+ decades, experienced in managing multiple priorities, well-organized, and detail-oriented, always willing to knowledge share. I've worked with both PC and Mac platforms, and have a high proficiency with the MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and various propriety and remote meeting apps. I enjoy writing as a hobby and am a long-time blogger and Facebook participant. I'm a duly sworn and commissioned Notary Public.

Experience

  • Executive Assistant at KPMG US
    Jul 2014 - Present · 12 yrs

    Supporting Audit partners in Insurance, Banking, Real Estate, and Asset Management sectors NY office Coordinator for Corporate Responsibility Tool Assist NY office Alumni Coordinator Have supported the Office of the Managing Partner, head of Audit-Industrial Manufacturing sector, head of Audit Innovation group 4+ years service on NY Hub Administrative Action Council

  • Administrative Assistant at Rothstein Kass
    Jun 2008 - Jun 2014 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Administrative Assistant in Rothstein Kass' New York office. I worked for two principals emeriti, including the Firm's executive coach, for whom I provided extensive lifestyle management services, calendar management, expense report submission, client and board billing, typing via dictation and composing/editing of emails, letters and whitepapers. I also provided interim administrative coverage for five practice area principals (one tax principal and four commercial services principals) in calendar management, expense report submission, client billing, document processing, distribution of incoming mail and outgoing packages (via USPS, messenger service, Federal Express and certified mail), and assembly and encryption of financial statements, engagement letters and other documents via Acrobat. I was NY admin facilitator for Rothstein Kass University, the Firm's in-house training facility. I was also on the Firm's NY LIFE (Leadership | Inspiration | Family | Empowerment) committee, our Pathway 4 (the best at what we do) committee, and our 2014 Marathon committee..

  • Weekly columnist at ComicMix
    Feb 2007 - Oct 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Freelance columnist and news contributor to pop-culture website featuring free comic book content by industry luminaries

  • Executive Assistant to CEO at Better Benefits, Inc.
    Aug 1997 - Nov 2007 · 10 yrs 4 mos

    Administrative Assistant to CEO of worksite insurance benefits administrator. Responsible for coordinating CEO's business and personal schedules; other duties included but were not limited to: * Typing, copying and distributing correspondence, faxes and e-mails, travel expense statements * Maintaining contact databases * Property management duties for 3-story building (CEO is also landlord of building) * Monthly billing and weekly check processing via QuickBooks * Personal assistant work for CEO and family * Coordinating travel arrangements, calendars, conference calls and meetings * Phone reception, ordering and maintenance of office supplies * Maintaining up-to-date insurance licenses for employed agents, maintaining filing system and tracking via MS Access database; data entry of claim files * Coordinating information gathering for new brokers with affiliated insurance companies * Processing new case paperwork with insurance carriers, brokers and employer groups

  • Sales Service Secretary at The Lehigh Press, Inc.
    Mar 1983 - Feb 1997 · 14 yrs

    Sales Service Secretary, responsible for assisting sales office of book component printer consisting of two managers and 12 salespeople; duties included but were not limited to: * Typing, copying and distributing weekly sales reports, correspondence, faxes, etc. * Transcription/distribution of staff meeting minutes * Processing of weekly and monthly travel/expense statements, bills, monthly operational budget * Relief reception, supply ordering, overseeing maintenance of office machines * Coordinating intra city pickups/deliveries, lunch and dinner reservations * Maintaining staff calendars, updated account lists, customer database, filing system * Performing customer service duties (trafficking, estimates, etc.) * Facilities maintenance for 200+ year old historical landmark building * Coordinating 600+ entries and ticket sales for New York Book Show for six years