Amy J. Manning, MBA Candidate919-333-1447 ajmanning212@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-manning-13a22a39

I am currently working as a Senior Administrative Assistant at Biogen in RTP supporting the Site Leadership Team and am coordinator and facilitator of New Employee Orientation for both RTP sites. I am eager to expand my career in a distinguished and challenging environment. I can offer a track record of commended performance well beyond the scope of my position, with a commitment to optimizing the success of the overall organization.

Core Competencies� Reflective Practitioner� Curriculum Development� Strong Organizational Skills� Strong cross functional Team

Leader

� Hands on application of concepts � Strong leadership skills� Efficient Project Organizer

� Relationship building � Project Manager � Strong presentation skills� Creative problem solver

ExperienceBIOGEN, RTP, NCSenior Administrative Assistant, 3/2013 – presentNew Employee Orientation Facilitator/Coordinator, 1/2015 – presentProgram Co-Lead for Biogen RTP Leadership Communities of Practice, 8/2014 - present

Key Contributions:Project Work:

Core member of the Multiyear strategy team tasked with developing and delivering a strategy for our site operations teams through 2020.

Project lead for designing and implementing a rapid reimbursement system with a partnering company both in RTP and Hillerod.

Support the Project Management Office on maintaining visibility of strategic must-do’s for the site and the site leadership team

Project lead for a business plan development with a partner company that, when complete, will significantly increase the revenue at our drug product site

Organized and facilitated all new employee orientation activities for the transition of 91 employees into our company

Senior Administrative Assistant Provide office management support to senior management and staff of Manufacturing Sciences,

Manufacturing support, and other members of the Biogen Idec Leadership team Serve as an administrative representative for the Pharmaceutical Operations and Technology Division Conduct special projects for Manufacturing Sciences, Manufacturing Support, and in other areas as needed Support managers, supervisors, and staff with day-to-day core functions Support managers, supervisors, directors, and staff in organization of travel and expenses Coordinate complex meeting logistics for RTP campus and cross-site for various groups – including offsite

meetings, functions, and site wide events Assist in monthly department budget review for Manufacturing Sciences and report discrepancies to the

Finance Department and follow up for resolutions and adjustments Coordinate interview, on-boarding for new hires, transfers/relocations, and contractors. Liaison for troubleshooting technical needs with IT for various group activities Responsible for organization and implementation of various events such as team building, international

benchmarking with business partners, and local meetings that help build relationships with outside business partners

Provide real time support for multiple levels from GM of the site to individual contributors.

New Employee Orientation Facilitator Organize bi-weekly orientation activities for incoming new hires for the two RTP sites. Communicate with various groups to ensure all necessary items and systems have been provisioned for the

new hires Facilitate New Employee Orientation content in an interactive and engaging way so as to communicate the

values and culture of our organization Organize and facilitate one-off orientation activities such as the transition of ~100 new employees during a

company acquisition Create and provide resources and materials for new hires to assist in their acclimation to our company

Program Co-Lead for Biogen RTP Leadership Communities of Practice Work with the Site Director of HR to create a communities of practice program that focuses on the

development of our employees in areas of interest Work with facilitators of the communities of practice in getting started and provide support as needed with

logistics, planning, and resources Serve as an executive member of the Project Management Community of Practice and the Women in

Leadership Community of Practice Organize and co-facilitate the annual Leadership Conference for over 200 people leaders in RTP

WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS/PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL, Cary, NCHigh School Spanish Teacher (Spanish I, II & III), 1/12 to 3/2013

Key Contributions: Responsible for successful implementation of the Spanish I, II, and III curriculum as determined by the Wake

County Curriculum Coordinator In charge of leading all in-team staff development and regularly assist in helping my coworkers better

understand effective use of the new Essential Standards based on my prior experiences with them Committed to working with students each day during SMART lunch and additional times before and after

school to ensure their success in my class and to teach study skills that would translate across the curriculum Assist my coworkers in whatever way necessary including but not limited to covering classes, explaining and

setting up technology, and by giving presentations on how to better use technology in the classroom (i.e., Prezi presentations).

Partner with parents to ensure student success Continually working to cultivate a rapport with students which is both professional and nurturing and to develop

lessons plans each year to meet the needs of the various learning styles and needs within my classroom

EAST WAKE ACADEMY SENIOR ACADEMY, Zebulon, NCHigh School Spanish Teacher (9-12), 7/04 to 1/12Mentor in the Initial Licensure Teacher Program, 7/08 to 1/12Electives Department Chair, 1/09 to 1/12

Key Contributions:

Responsible for selection and implementation of the foreign language curriculum at the high school level and assisted with curriculum design at the middle school level. Taught Spanish levels I through IV.

Served as a Department Chair for the Electives Department which includes keeping my team-mates well informed, relaying their concerns to administration, serving as a mentor and offering guidance when needed, and assisting with student concerns and classroom issues.

Recognized as a leader among my coworkers for my high quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching; demonstrated ability to implement universal design of instruction in the classroom.

Serving as a mentor for novice teachers which includes observation of teachers, offering guidance, assisting with curriculum development, and making administrative recommendations.

Developed innovative approaches to lessons and student application using technology such as Smart Board, Mimio Board, Prezi, Itunes podcasts, and Glogster.

Collaborated in the selection of new employees in the foreign language department K-12 and within the high school electives department.

Developed a monthly program to celebrate student success, based on teacher nominations, called ‘Student of the Month’ in order to foster a positive and rewarding environment and recognize students who exemplify good citizenship.

Responsible for organizing and planning multiple programs such as our annual awards program, the Student of the Month Breakfast each semester, and Viva el Español (the annual k-12 culture and Spanish language celebration which eventually grew to an audience of approximately 1,000 people).

Assisted in the development and planning of programs such as Evening with Arts, EWA Jazz Concert, and Toys for Tots toy drive, Cowboy Day, and High School Graduation.

Lead various student groups outside of the classroom such as Spanish Club and Dance Team Began the program for student travel abroad during Spring Break through EF Tours and took a group of students to

Europe for two weeks. Worked to incorporate the community in our events such as Student of the Month and Viva el Español and also in

the classroom by inviting guest speakers and demonstrators to speak with students Partnered with parents to ensure student success Continually worked to cultivate a rapport with students which is both professional and nurturing and to develop

lessons plans each year to meet the needs of the various learning styles and needs within my classroom.

Experience with teaching general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstream, inclusive classroom.

Experience teaching other elective classes including Latin American History and Introduction to Sign Language.

Community InvolvementLEADERSHIP ROLES:

C3 Church – Clayton, NCo Dance Team Coach – October 2011 to October 2013o Children’s Worship Service Coach – September 2012 – July 2014o 3rd/4th Grade Sunday school teacher – October 2011 to September 2012

Starpath Dance Academy – Cary, NCo Substitute dance teacher – August 2013 – July 2014

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS: MS Bike Ride Rest Stop Volunteer – September 2015 Project 919 Neighborhood Outreach – November 2013 Care Deeply Volunteer Day – September 2013 C3 Block Party – December 2012 Angel Tree Gift Collection – December 2010, 2011, 2012 Another Love Project (Clothing Drive) – December 2011 Raleigh Rescue Mission Holiday Sorting Party – December 2011 Toys for Tots Toy Drives – December 2008, 2009, 2010

Education & Credentials

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, Kenan-Flagler Business School – Chapel Hill, NCMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Executive ProgramExpected Graduation October 2017Concentration: Leadership & Strategy

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY – Raleigh, NCTook Masters level classes to complete lateral entry program, 2007Honors: Deans List

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL— Chapel Hill, NCBA in Romance Languages, minor in History, 2002Honors: Inducted in Delta Sigma Pi (National Spanish Honor Society)

Received National Board Certification, 2011