Deirdre Messerschmidt

Dedicated Administrative Professional with over 12 years of experience in high-level office operations and guest services. Adept at managing complex schedules and providing a warm, professional first impression. Committed to providing compassionate, guest-centered support.

Product Builder 1 at Boston Scientific (through Kelly Services) (2025-11 – 2026-02)

Assembly and quality assurance of medical endoscopy kits with inventory tracking and documentation.

• Healthcare Accuracy: Assembly of endoscopy kits, ensuring compliance with strict quality standards.
• Digital Records: Utilized in-house computer systems to track inventory used and maintain documentation.

Overseas Manager & Liaison at Vanguard International Foods, Ltd. (2009-04 – 2025-03)

Global communications and logistics management for international food operations, serving as primary liaison for partners and maintaining product documentation.

• High-Volume Communication: Served as primary point of contact for global partners, managing all incoming and outgoing planning and communications via phone and email with professionalism and tact.
• Scheduling & Logistics: Facilitated complex international schedules and ordering, ensuring all stakeholders were organized and prepared for product changes.
• Product Information: Maintained detailed files on all product formulas and ingredient information (Excel) for pet food safety audits.

Executive Administrative Assistant at Fuji Xerox Palo Alto Laboratory (1997-07 – 2009-03)

High-level administrative support for executive leadership, guest relations, office management, and event coordination.

• Guest Hospitality: Delivered the "first impression" for the corporate office, welcoming visiting researchers and CEOs with a focus on dignity and professional courtesy. Handled all guest scheduling and meeting preparation.
• Staff Support: Provided daily support to CEO and as needed support other employees. Support included scheduling (Outlook), presentation creation (PowerPoint), report assembly (Word), and special purchasing.
• Office Administration: Managed distribution of mail and documents, maintained an organized filing system, and proactively reordered all office and refreshment supplies.
• Event Planning: Coordinated and organized all company lunches, workshops, holiday events and annual Board Meetings.

Executive Administrative Assistant at Fujitsu Software Inc. (1996-07 – 1997-07)

Executive administrative support and office efficiency optimization for senior leadership.

• Staff Support: Provided daily support to CEO and Sr. Vice-president. Support included scheduling (Outlook), domestic and international travel arrangements, confidential filing, and all FedEx mailing.
• Efficiency Management: Streamlined office telephone services, resulting in a $60,000 annual savings by optimizing vendor contracts and office landlines.

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Communications – Loyola University New Orleans