Eileen Towne Emde
About Eileen Towne Emde
Eileen Towne Emde serves as the Administrative Coordinator and Receptionist at Stepan Company, where she manages the Vendor Managed Inventory program and oversees facility management tasks. With a background in marketing and administration from Discover Financial Services and other organizations, she has accumulated extensive experience in operational efficiency and visitor management.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Eileen Towne Emde serves as the Administrative Coordinator and Receptionist at Stepan Company since 2016. In this role, she coordinates the Vendor Managed Inventory program, ensuring timely supply orders. She manages the secure badging system, which restricts access to authorized personnel only. Additionally, she enters work orders for facility management, contributing to the operational efficiency of the company. Her responsibilities also include handling room reservations and greeting visitors, enhancing the overall experience at the company.
Previous Experience at Discover Financial Services
Eileen Towne Emde worked at Discover Financial Services for a total of seven years, from 2002 to 2009. During her tenure, she held multiple positions including Administrative Assistant from 2002 to 2004, Associate from 2004 to 2007, and Marketing Staff Associate from 2004 to 2007. Her roles involved various administrative and marketing tasks that supported the company's operations in Riverwoods, IL.
Contractor Experience at Advanced Resources
From 2012 to 2016, Eileen Towne Emde worked as a Contractor at Advanced Resources in Northbrook, IL. This four-year experience allowed her to further develop her administrative skills in a contracting capacity, contributing to various projects and initiatives during her time there.
Educational Background
Eileen Towne Emde studied at Oakton Community College, where she achieved a Certificate in Secretarial Science from 1977 to 1978. She also attended Elgin Community College, where she completed studies in Paralegal. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her administrative roles throughout her career.
Role at Raue Center For The Arts
Before her extensive tenure at Discover Financial Services, Eileen Towne Emde worked as an Administrator at Raue Center For The Arts for eight months in 2001 to 2002. In this position, she managed various administrative tasks that supported the operations of the arts center.