Vanessa Berry

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About Vanessa Berry

Executive Administrative Support Professional who learns quickly, adapts to changing environments and independently manages tasks. Leverages skills and abilities to be highly productive, organized and proactive. There are some experiences and skills that I believe I cannot easily express in my resume. I have worked in several different industries, beginning in the restaurant industry when I began my career at TPI Restaurants, which, at the time was the leading Shoney's Franchise of Shoney's, Inc. out of Nashville. I carried my skills and abilities to the women's clothing industry at Catherine's Stores Corporation and then to the chemical industry at Buckman Laboratories. With each of these companies, I learned and grew, both personally and professionally. I was led to the pharmaceutical industry at Bayer Consumer Health (formerly Schering-Ploughing) and now to the paper industry at International Paper. I believe that this career path is evidence of my ability to transition into any position regardless of the industry. I have always believed that the more I understand about the company, department and people I work for, the better equipped I am to perform my job functions. My job is easier and more productive when I understand the what and why behind every task. This has led me to become very involved in different support roles in an effort to assist other associates to meet their deliverables. During my time at Bayer, I assisted with clinical studies by way of monitoring studies and reviewing protocols and draft reports; I partnered with Finance to help track the company's actual spend vs. budget; I was promoted into a dual role of supporting the Pipeline Strategy and Technical Leadership Team in the area of business analysis all while continuing my role as a Senior Administrative Assistant. I continue to look for ways to be more involved. I believe it can only broaden my horizons and contribute to not only my success as an asset to the company, but also the success of those I support.