About me
With over two decades of experience in the financial industry, Paula Pipitone is a highly skilled executive administrative professional. Currently working for a non-profit organization in New York called FINRA, Pipitone supports executives and managers on multiple organizational levels with meticulous attention to detail.
In her current role as an assistant to the senior vice president, Pipitone plays a vital role in the organization's day-to-day operations. She coordinates travel and meetings, tracks employee sick and vacation days, maintains the company's computer database, and supports other departments to foster a collaborative culture.
FINRA is a non-profit organization that operates under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Its primary objective is to identify solutions to create a regulatory environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and fairness while keeping investors safe while participating in United States capital markets.
Pipitone began as an administrative assistant for Charmer Industries before moving to Prestige Wine Imports. She was an administrative assistant and took on increased financial responsibility, including preparing and executing loan requests and processing FX trades. Paula Pipitone then worked as an executive assistant for Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP in New York, where she planned executive travel, purchased supplies, and proofed reports and correspondence.
With her degree in finance from Queensborough Community College, Pipitone is proficient in office programs such as Cliqbook, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and the Microsoft Office suite. As an administrative assistant, she performs human resources functions, such as 401(k) and benefits plan administration, and prepares and executes loan requests, expense reports, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Administrative assistants like Pipitone are vital in supporting administrative professionals, helping them stay organized and perform tasks that free them up to take on higher-level responsibilities. The job duties for administrative assistants can vary considerably from one job to another but typically include:
- Answering phones.
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings.
- Drafting correspondence.
- Collating and distributing mail.
- Creating and maintaining physical and electronic filing systems.
Pipitone's commitment to public service is evident in her participation in multiple charitable endeavors. Paula Pipitone participates in walks and runs for brain and breast cancer research through Relay for Life and supports St. Jude's Children's Hospital, which provides free treatment to children with serious medical conditions.