Accomplished Executive Assistant seeking a high-impact role where proactive executive support, strong organizational skills, and thoughtful partnership contribute to leadership effectiveness and organizational success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the President, Vice President and Leadership Team
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
07.2004 - Current
Serve as a trusted partner to the President and executive leaders, providing high-level, confidential support that enables sustained focus on strategic priorities.
Align priorities, timelines, and resources while anticipating needs and removing obstacles to keep executive initiatives on track.
Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and schedules across internal and external stakeholders.
Manage executive travel planning and coordination, ensuring seamless logistics and efficient use of time and resources.
Lead Board of Trustees and committee operations, including meeting coordination, agendas, materials, minutes, records, logistics, and follow-up.
Create, organize, and safeguard official records, reports, and governance documentation with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
Foster strong communication and collaboration among executive leadership, faculty, Board members, and external partners, including donors, alumni, and community stakeholders.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in addressing time-sensitive issues and operational needs in the absence of executive leadership.
Led project management of the Master Schedule and academic data processes, overseeing student scheduling requirements and preferences, coordinating reports and grade verification, and serving as a primary point of contact for support related to the computerized student information system.
Executive Assistant, Human Resources
Metropolitan Council
St. Paul, Minnesota
06.2000 - 07.2004
Provided high-level executive support to the Human Resources Director and HR Management Team.
Coordinated and optimized the Human Resources Director’s complex calendar, prioritizing competing requests, aligning meetings with strategic priorities, and ensuring efficient use of executive time.
Led coordination of the Annual Charitable Giving Campaign.
Planned and organized speaking engagements, including preparing presentations, developing support materials, and coordinating travel arrangements.
Acted as a liaison between the Human Resources Department and the Chair and Regional Administrator’s office through clear, effective communication.
Oversaw employee recognition programs to support engagement and morale.
Implemented and facilitated new employee orientation programs.
Directed purchasing activities and conducted analysis of the Human Resources budget.
Maintained and updated intranet web content.
Executive Assistant
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
St. Paul, Minnesota
08.1998 - 06.2000
Delivered comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Director and business partners and served as Interim Human Resources Director during periods of transition.
Led coordination of new employee orientation and addressed personnel-related matters, while contributing to the development and refinement of the firm’s human resources policies and procedures manual.
Directed office operations by establishing and maintaining procedures, systems, and workflows, and resolving day-to-day operational concerns.
Established and maintained professional relationships with office services and supply vendors to support efficient business operations.
Oversaw facilities operations and telecommunications functions, addressing service issues and ensuring continuity of workplace operations.
Education
Legal Secretary Certification -
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Skills
Advanced multitasking
Proactive problem-solving
Expense reporting
Meeting facilitation
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Trusted provider of high-level executive support in fast-paced environments
Effective project management with strong follow-through and accountability
Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
Highly articulate communicator across all levels of an organization
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the President, Vice President and Leadership Team
Executive Secretary / Assistant Company President at Al-Taknia Telecommunication CompanyExecutive Secretary / Assistant Company President at Al-Taknia Telecommunication Company