Kim Hayes
About Kim Hayes
Kim Hayes serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Field Services at Optimum Lightpath, where she generates comprehensive reports and manages equipment procurement. With a background in Business Administration and experience at Novartis and sanofi-aventis, she has over 15 years of experience in her current role.
Work at Lightpath
Kim Hayes has served as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Field Services at Optimum Lightpath since 2009. In this role, she generates comprehensive reports on cable data information on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Her responsibilities include managing the procurement and tracking of equipment valued at millions of dollars. Additionally, she supervises vendors and ensures the accuracy of invoices, contributing to the overall efficiency of the department.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Kim Hayes worked at sanofi-aventis as a Coordinator to the Director of the MBU Department from 2006 to 2008. This role was based in Bridgewater, NJ, and lasted for two years. She also briefly worked at Novartis as an Administrative Assistant in 2008 for four months, gaining valuable experience in administrative support.
Education and Expertise
Kim Hayes studied at Kaplan University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management from 2012 to 2014. She completed her degree in two years. Earlier in her education, she attended The Wood School, where she studied Secretarial Science and earned an Associate degree from 1990 to 1992.
Budget Management and Vendor Supervision
In her current role at Optimum Lightpath, Kim Hayes plays a key role in monitoring and maintaining the department's budget. She is responsible for supervising vendors, ensuring that their services meet the required standards, and verifying the accuracy of invoices. Her expertise in these areas supports the financial integrity of the department.