1. DIANE PAHL
(313) 563.7996
6049 Dwight St.
Dearborn Hts, MI 48127 diane.pahl@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
 Executive/Employee Relations  Management Support  Office Management
Executive administrative professional with a demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multitask effectively in a
fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills. Expertise with Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, Salesforce. Ability to safeguard confidential and sensitive documentation. Communicate effectively
with people of all levels and work independently.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Microsoft Office Suite - Department Liaison - Internal & External Customer Service - Travel Arrangements - Inventory
Management - Office Management - Internet Research - Expense Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Bonnier Corp. (2007 – 2014)
Performed a full range of administrative support for the Sales Director and salespeople. Assisted with planning and
preparation of department functions. Utilized expertise in Microsoft applications to create presentations, spreadsheets
and communications for the department. Served as a liaison between internal departments.
 Managed schedules and appointments. Coordinated business travel and accommodations. Provided word
processing, filing and photocopying. Assembled, compiled and maintained data for reports, presentations
and projects.
 Created yearly Big 3 automotive advertising contracts for the whole corporation.
 Ordered and tracked office supplies. Handled all office operations, including internet service, mailing service,
coffee service.
TIME INC., Bloomfield Hills, MI 2003-2007
Sales Assistant, Popular Science, SKI, Skiing Magazine, TransWorld, Warren Miller
Provided daily management for the magazines including: arranged calendars, appointments, travel arrangements and
itineraries for Sales Managers. Maintained ads from placement through execution, quote rates and discounts to clients.
Worked with clients and other sales offices. Handled discrepancies. Tracked and process monthly expenses, review
annual budget, and monitor yearly estimates. Organized and coordinate all client events.
 Created rates for the whole company for General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler
 Improved the rates and discounts process to help eliminate billing discrepancies.
 Created all in-house forms which minimized the need for outside printing costs.
 Updated Salesforce regularly with new ads and rates.
SMALL ADDICTIONS/MSN NETWORK, Dearborn Hts, MI 1993-2001
Public Relations Manager
 Increased visibility of Internet online women and cooking communities by listing the communities in search
engines and optimizing SEO. Monitor message boards and chat rooms.
 Booked and interviewed famous guests with online chats. Obtained PR kits for community manager. Conducted
online chats. Assisted members with problems accessing various parts of our site.

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TIMES MIRROR MAGAZINES, Southfield, MI 1990-1998
Direct Response Manager
 Responsible for soliciting direct response advertising in Popular Science and Today’s Homeowner magazines.
Increased yearly sales from $175,000 to over $2,000,000. Maintained and built client base. Projected yearly and
monthly revenue figures. Maintained client confidentiality from competitors. Designed and sold special
advertising sections for additional revenue.
 Coordinated and trafficked artwork with production department and clients. Proofed advertising sections and
made corrections if necessary. Produced sales letters and presentations. Helped clients develop their
advertising and marketing strategy for best results.
 Created rates and marketing material to use as sales aids.
 Resolved billing problems. Obtained credit information and submited for approval to Accounting department.
TIMES MIRROR MAGAZINES, Southfield, MI 1987-1990
Administrative Assistant
 Forecasted sales revenue for office. Developed sales presentations for Sales Managers/Field & Stream and
Today’s Homeowner.
 Managed Kmart’s insert advertising quotes for several magazines.
 Created Access database of all sales clients for mailings
 Obtained ad material extensions for auto clients and trafficked ad materials.
CBS Publications, Detroit, MI 1978-1987
Administrative Assistant/Personnel Representative
 Managed weekly page and revenue forecast for Sales Manager.
 Composed sales letters to clients.
 Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for Sales Manager
 Handled all material extensions and advertising materials.
 Prepared Manager’s expense report.
 Maintained all CBS policies, forms for the Detroit office. Interviewed and trained new assistants.
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EDUCATION
Michigan State University – Resource Development