catherine hervieux

Until 2011, SES America was a subsidiary of SES (Securite & Signalisation), located in Tours, France. Established in the U.S. in 1985 as Fiberoptic Display Systems, Inc. (FDS), the company name in the U.S. was changed to SES America in 2008. In 2011 SES France was sold, and now operates as SES Nouvelle. SES America was also sold and is now independently owned. In September and October of 2011, I worked with the new owner for the company transition. I was not part of the reorganization of the company.

In addition to all prior duties, in September 2010, the Vice President/General Manager left, and I was placed in charge of all Administration of the company, reporting directly to the Vice President of SES in France. In April of 2011 SES in France was sold to a buyer in France, and SES America was sold to a separate buyer in the U.S.

In addition to prior duties: Support to VP/GM - entered data into customized Excel spreadsheets for his use in company accounting, paid bills and maintained company checkbook. Produced accounting reports from information on managers spreadsheets. Submitted payroll information to Payroll Company. Maintained Accounts Payable and Receivable files, produced invoices and made calls on overdue billings. Made bank deposits. Assisted Engineering and Software department with correspondence.

In addition to prior duties: Edited technical manuals for Software and Engineering departments (for grammar and punctuation). Assisted Marketing Director with preparation of quotes to contractors for bids on State highway projects and assisted in preparation of marketing collateral. Fielded calls from potential customers and contractors seeking quotations and general information regarding our products. Prepared and scheduled attendance for trade shows. Ordered all office supplies

Part-time Position Answered phones, typed correspondence, made travel arrangements, general receptionist duties, filing and mail distribution.

* AP data entry and fielding inquiries from vendors regarding payment status, * PO receiving record keeping, * Fleet management, * Handle any issues with office equipment repairs, * answer phones and direct calls to appropriate representative, * Draft coordinator for branch, * Filed permits with State agency for inspections, * ordered uniforms, cell phones for new personnel, and office and kitchen supplies,