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Marcus Hardy

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Results-driven Senior Executive Assistant with eight years of experience supporting C-suite and senior executives in high-volume, fast-paced, client-services environments. Expertise in calendar management, arranging domestic and international travel, and compiling monthly expense reports. Proven history of managing administrative staff, coordinating internal and client-facing events, and managing budgets and vendor contracts. Strong familiarity with systems including Salesforce, SAP Concur, and Microsoft Office. Recognized for proactive support, handling multiple tasks under pressure, and streamlining workflows to align with executive priorities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant for US General Services Administration

The Oryza Group LLC
Douglasville, GA
12.2022 - Current

• Personally own and oversee complex calendar management and executive scheduling for two senior leaders across the Office of Administrative Services and Strategic Communication, coordinating daily activities with strategic priorities.

• Arrange and coordinate complex domestic and international travel, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and ensuring efficient coordination.

• Reconcile and post monthly expense reports via SAP Concur, managing departmental purchases and ensuring full compliance with governmental and internal policies.

• Plan and execute multi-day convenings with 300+ participants, overseeing logistics, vendor agreements, and budget management for seamless execution.

• Maintain Salesforce contact records and integrate meeting data, ensuring accurate CRM documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage executive communications infrastructure, including email aliases, distribution lists, and shared file systems to support team collaboration.

Executive Assistant for Oracle

Insight Global
Arlington, VA
03.2022 - 09.2022

• Supported three senior executives with high-volume calendar management, prioritizing internal functions and external client meetings. • Managed domestic and international travel using SAP Concur, resolving logistical issues and ensuring seamless coordination across departments and time zones.

• Generated and posted monthly expense reports in SAP Concur with full compliance with corporate policy and timely reimbursement processing.

• Planned and executed internal and client-facing offsite meetings, handling logistics, stakeholder coordination, venue management, and multi-day agendas.

• Facilitated strategic alignment through the optimization of cross-functional meeting rhythm, improving communication flow and executive productivity.

Executive Assistant

AHC Inc.
Arlington, VA
09.2016 - 06.2021

• Managed complex, high-volume calendars for CEO, CFO, and COO, prioritizing in accordance with organizational priorities and external stakeholder commitments.

• Planned and executed offsite meetings, internal staff meetings, board meetings, and meetings with external partners, including logistics, catering, and technology setup.

• Reconciled corporate credit card statements and supported department budget tracking, ensuring transparency and accuracy of reporting.

• Managed vendor contracts, including renewals, negotiations, and compliance with internal procedures.

• Trained and mentored two administrative assistants, serving as a development lead and implementing best practices in scheduling, task management, and professional communication.

• Developed internal comms workflows and meeting cadence models, enhancing team coordination and operational efficiency.

• Create agendas, record meeting minutes, and distribute actionable follow-ups to support leadership team meetings and cross-functional projects.

Auditor

Hyatt Place
Arlington, VA
07.2016 - 09.2016

Front Desk Associate & Auditor

Aramark
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
12.2015 - 07.2016

Front Desk Associate

Sheraton
Beltsville, MD
08.2014 - 09.2015

Front Desk Manager

Sleep Inn & Suites
Upper Marlboro, MD
03.2013 - 08.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Hospitality Management

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Skills

  • Multi-Time Zone Coordination
  • High-Volume Email Management
  • Strategic Project Planning & Execution
  • Complex Travel & Itinerary Planning
  • Event Planning (Team Offsites, SKOs)
  • Google Workspace & Productivity Tools
  • Strategic Calendar & Inbox Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Confidentiality & Secure Information Handling
  • Remote Team Coordination (Slack, Zoom)
  • SAP Concur Expense Reporting & Budgeting
  • Workflow Optimization & Problem Solving
  • Operational Logistics
  • Report Preparation & Presentation
  • Salesforce for Event Planning

Accomplishments

  • Received the Excellence in Communication Award for planning and executing the administrative logistics for the 2024 Office of Strategic Communication All Hands Meeting.

Timeline

Executive Assistant for US General Services Administration

The Oryza Group LLC
12.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant for Oracle

Insight Global
03.2022 - 09.2022

Executive Assistant

AHC Inc.
09.2016 - 06.2021

Auditor

Hyatt Place
07.2016 - 09.2016

Front Desk Associate & Auditor

Aramark
12.2015 - 07.2016

Front Desk Associate

Sheraton
08.2014 - 09.2015

Front Desk Manager

Sleep Inn & Suites
03.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Hospitality Management

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Marcus Hardy