Amanda Harris
La Plata,MD
Summary
Results-oriented executive support professional with an active Secret security clearance and over seven years of experience providing strategic and administrative support to senior U.S. Navy leadership. Proven ability to manage complex calendars, coordinate international travel, and handle highly confidential information with discretion. Adept at managing cross-functional projects, preparing executive-level communications, and ensuring seamless office operations in dynamic, high-stakes environments. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in executive support and strategic coordination to excel as an Executive Administrative Assistant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Eastern Research Group, Inc.
03.2025 - Current
- Acted as the principal liaison between senior leadership, government partners, and operational units, managing the logistical requirements for visiting senior leaders and ensuring professional interface.
- Implemented filing systems for documents, improving access to important information and streamlining administrative processes.
- Managed and updated delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines, providing strategic counsel to senior leadership on program status, risks, and opportunities to help prioritize activities.
- Served as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, exercising discretion and tact in managing email, telephone calls, and other requests.
- Drafted and edited correspondence, maintaining professional communication standards across all channels.
- Organized meetings and prepared agendas, enhancing overall productivity and focus during discussions.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights and accommodations, optimizing logistics for business trips.
- Managed calendar scheduling for executive team, ensuring efficient time allocation and prioritization of appointments.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations, ensuring clarity and accuracy of content for stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project initiatives, enhancing interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
Operations Officer
Assault Craft Unit FIVE, U.S. Navy
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided direct support to the Commanding Officer, managing complex scheduling, preparing for high-level meetings, and ensuring all administrative details were handled for strategic projects.
- Helped plan and execute stakeholder visits and meetings, including a comprehensive Explosive Safety Inspection, ensuring all logistics were well-coordinated from preparation to successful completion.
- Served as a primary advisor within the command's senior leadership council, providing critical counsel on operational readiness and risk that directly shaped strategy and prioritization.
- Coordinated logistics for deployment and recovery of assault craft operations.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of maritime equipment.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing operational readiness and compliance standards.
- Conducted training sessions for personnel on operating procedures and safety measures.
Assistant Chief Engineer
USS AMERICA, U.S. Navy
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed complex engagement calendars for the Chief Engineer, coordinating extensive domestic and international travel and ensuring the appropriate allocation of time for critical activities.
- Developed and presented compelling narratives and status reports on mission-critical readiness to executive leadership and department heads, effectively advocating for resources and ensuring strategic alignment.
- Handled sensitive and confidential information related to mission-critical systems and operational readiness in a dynamic maritime environment, ensuring absolute discretion.
- Assured administrative detail on all projects; updated and statused delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines, including a shipboard INSURV Inspection that required meticulous planning and execution.
- Led maintenance and repair operations for critical ship systems, ensuring operational readiness.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Managed technical documentation and compliance with naval engineering standards and regulations.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices for troubleshooting and system optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05-2019
Skills
Executive Calendar Management
Confidential Information Handling
Stakeholder Engagement
Complex Travel Coordination
Expense Reporting & Reconciliation
Meeting & Event Planning
Executive Correspondence
Strategic Prioritization
Problem-Solving & Judgment
Project & Task Tracking
Independent & Collaborative Work
MS Office Suite (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Timeline
Program Manager
Eastern Research Group, Inc.
03.2025 - Current
Operations Officer
Assault Craft Unit FIVE, U.S. Navy
08.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Chief Engineer
USS AMERICA, U.S. Navy
08.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering
United States Naval Academy