SANDRA WYLLIE

Charlotte, NC 28213
Email: sandie.wyllie@gt.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sandie-wyllie/9/895/b19
C-level executives confidently delegate responsibilities to me allowing them to
focus on growing the business. I have been referred to as the Chief-of-Staff, O
ffice Manager, Supervisor, Project Manager and Executive Assistant. Iave been an
executive myself so I understand how an outstanding admin can effect a company
and individualas success. Combine two positions for me to champion. I can dire
ct the day-to-day functions of your company.
Skill Set Snapshot
aMicrosoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook - Advanced Level
aLotus Notes, Pacer, Debtwire Visio, SharePoint, Publisher
aTravel Arrangements and Logisticsa" Domestic and International
aOffice Leadership and Mentor
aExtensive Event/Meeting Planning experience
aShorthand and direct dictation
aProject administration
aNC Notary Public
aManagement experience
Experience
Grant Thornton LLP. 201 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC
Promoted: Project Administrator: Asset Restructuring and Turnaround 20
09 a" Present
aCreate and managed a national SharePoint web site industry intelligence, law, p
olicy, and proposals etc. to promote efficient knowledge sharing for team in the
field.
aManaged offsite resource allocation and invoicing of bankruptcy clients oversee
n by Federal Judiciary
aCompleted weekly scheduling of team to client assignment software; Created regu
lar exception reports
aAssist Executive in fulfilling treasurer and Chairman roles for Charlotte organ
izations
aResponsible for collection, retention and updating of specific troubled US comp
any data that I maintain in a complex spreadsheet used during weekly calls as a
tool for finding new opportunities for the firm.

Grant Thornton LLP. 201 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC

Personal Executive Assistant to the Carolinas Managing Partner, J. Michael McGui
re 1999 a" 2009
Promoted to above position
aSupervisor/Office Manager for all Carolinas Executive Assistants in four NC off
ices with responsibilities for hiring/firing, goal setting and performance manag
ement.
aAct as facilities manager, marketing manager, AP/AR, and IT assistant during st
art up years. Wore many hats.
aPrioritize and controlled C level executive calendars requiring understanding o
f primary business objectives.
aOffice leader and go-to person on policy questions and regular problem solving.
aServe as liaison for C-level executive to corporate management, employees, clie
nts, and intermediaries, political and civic leaders maintaining strong first-na
me relationships
aIn charge of all aspects of domestic and international travel, considering cost
s, preferences and timing, suggesting alternatives and creating comprehensive tr
ip file with agendas, maps and contact details.
aHandle all logistics of C-level meetings and event planning, including monthly
leadership meetings, socials, client meetings, partner dinner meetings, board me
etings and complex annual meeting for 300+ people (brought in under budget).
aManage confidential company and personnel records as well as C-level executivea
s personal checkbook, bill paying, investment accounts, credit cards, property a
nd tax records, CPA licensing and CPE scheduling.
aCreate complex PowerPoint presentations from executiveas outline
aService Quality Manager a" scheduling surveys and monitoring results for 100+ c
lients
Toolsource.com Ellicottville, NY
Promoted to Director of this startup company (Part owner) 1996 a" 1999
aSet up and managed new office for this startup company, including budgeting, HR
, arrangements for facilities, infrastructure, IT, business licenses, mail/FedEx
, even letterhead design.
aRaised capital for pioneering internet process that brought Toolsource.com into
fruition as one of the very first business to consumer direct sales channels el
iminating the middle sales element passing savings to customers.
aSold the above concept to the management of hand tool manufacturers (Snap-on To
ols, American Tool, Channellock, Crescent Tool, Milwaukee, Rigid et al)with face
-to-face live demonstrations; goal- listing their products on new (in 1997) sale
s channel.
aMaintained a direct drop and ship relationship with manufacturers, set up month
ly AP and AR software.
aWorked with VeriSign to pioneer the installation of credit card acceptance soft
ware over the internet.
aSupervised technical employees to build the internet site, fulfill orders and m
aintain accounting.

Stride Tool Inc. and Toolsource.com Ellicottville, NY

Executive Assistant to the Owner, Chairman and President 1994-1996
aManaged corporate office operations as the company founder and CEOas first exec
utive assistant allowing her to focus on growing her hand tool manufacturing bus
iness with a sister company in Cleveland, OH.
aResponsible for high-level administrative, business and personal responsibiliti
es for this entrepreneur with several successful enterprises in the works.
aCoordinate all aspects of the companyas quarterly Board of Director Meetings
aWork directly with corporate accountant, Arthur Andersen
aScheduled US travel directly with the pilot of company plane.
aCoordinate world travel including a 3-week business trip to the Far East to dis
cuss opening a satellite plant.
aWelcomed international company guests and managed cultural knowledge for the co
mpany.
Certifications
Microsoft MOUS Certification Training, ITC Buffalo, NY
NC Notary Public - Commission expires in 2015
ISO9001 Auditor Training, Jamestown, NY
FARR Leadership Training a" Greensboro, NC
Visio 2000 a" Computer Training Unlimited
Charlotte United Way, Leading the Way Graduate
Sharepoint Training - - INFOTRONICS INC, Microsoft, Charlotte, NC -
Fraud Training a"LearnLive a" 2010
Achieve 40 hrs of Continuing Professional Education annually
Application Experience and Specific Expertise
aMS Word (expert)
aMS Excel (expert)
aMS Power Point (expert)
aMS Outlook (expert)
aInternet (expert)
aMS Visio
aLotus Notes
aQuick leaner of propriatory software
aProject Coordination & Administration
aTravel Coordination, Domestic & International
aExperienced Office Manager &Mentor
aEvent and Meeting Planning
aPublic Access to Court Electronic records (PACER)
aDebtwire Network
aShorthand and Direct Dictation
aCustomer Service Trainer
aBusiness Strategy Development
aDatabase administration
aLocal Contact Network: Politicians, Business Leaders, Various Service Industri
es, etc
Accomplishments - Achievements a" Appointments
President of Executive Business Services
Co-Founder and Director of Toolsource.com a" 1996 startup internet sales company
Cattaraugus County (NY) Legislator a" elected position a" 2 terms
Deputy Mayor and Trustee of the Village of Delevan, NY a" elected position a" 2
terms

Current Professional Organization Memberships

American Society of Administrative Professionals a" ASAP
Moms Corp.

Outstanding References Provide Upon Request (phone numbers removed for security
reasons)
J. Michael McGuire, Nat. Sr. Leadership (former Office Managing Ptr.) Grant Thor
nton, LLP mike.mcguire@gt.com
Richard Carter, Director, Grant Thornton LLP. rich.carter@gt.com a"
D. Brian Brooks, Director of Administration, Grant Thornton LLP brian.brooks@gt.
com a"
Sandra Surles, Office Manager, TESSERA , SSurles@tessera.com a"
Margaret Chappell, Business Developer, TIAA-CREF, mchappell@tiaa-cref.org
Please check on-line references on my LinkedIn account
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sandie-wyllie/9/895/b19