Alvina Perry
About Alvina Perry
Alvina Perry is an Executive Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in project management and administrative support. She has successfully coordinated companywide initiatives and has worked for notable organizations including ConAgra Foods, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and TreeHouse Foods.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Alvina Perry serves as the Executive Administrative Assistant at Benson Hill, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she has contributed significantly to the company's operations in the Greater St. Louis Area. Her responsibilities include maintaining organizational charts for the Operations team and subsidiaries, ensuring efficient administrative processes, and optimizing meeting schedules for the leadership team using various software tools.
Previous Experience in Administrative Roles
Prior to her current position, Alvina Perry worked at TreeHouse Foods as an Executive Administrative Assistant from 2015 to 2019. She also held the role of H.R. Administrative Assistant at ConAgra Foods from 2012 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she was the Bear Donation Coordinator at Build-A-Bear Workshop from 2000 to 2003. These roles have provided her with extensive experience in administrative support and project management.
Project Management and Policy Implementation
Alvina Perry played a key role in the successful rollout of Concur and the implementation of a companywide Travel and Expense policy at Benson Hill. She ensured that 100% of expenses were reconciled and processed for payment within 30 days, facilitating prompt reimbursement. Additionally, she was instrumental in integrating HubSpot as the company's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
Educational Background and Training
Alvina Perry studied at Hickey College, where she completed a Secretarial Program from 1987 to 1988. This educational background provided her with foundational skills in administrative support, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Skills in Negotiation and Event Coordination
In her administrative roles, Alvina Perry has demonstrated skills in negotiation by securing favorable terms and pricing with hotels, caterers, and vendors for events. She has also utilized software such as OneNote, Smartsheet, and SharePoint to optimize meeting cadence for the leadership team, enhancing overall organizational efficiency.