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Amanda Ramnarain

New York

Summary

Administrative professional with 8+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in higher education and corporate settings. Skilled in managing complex operations, confidential workflows, policy development, and compliance initiatives, with additional exposure to legal and regulatory matters. Adept at coordinating high-stakes projects, budgets, and communications, while serving as a trusted liaison across departments and external stakeholders.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

St. John’s University
Queens
11.2022 - Current
  • Manage executive operations, handling sensitive matters and confidential information.
  • Draft and implement policies supporting compliance with university and regulatory standards.
  • Prepare confidential reports and executive presentations for Division of Student Affairs leadership.
  • Serve as liaison to faculty, academic units, and external partners, responding to procedural and policy inquiries.
  • Administer and reconcile $1M+ budgets, monitor expenses, and manage vendor contracts.
  • Oversee calendar management for multiple executives and coordination of 150+ student organization events.
  • Manage office systems, digital/physical filing, and website updates for Student Affairs, Performing Arts, Campus Activities, and Fraternity & Sorority Life.

Executive Assistant | HR & Legal Team

Saks OFF 5TH
New York
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided executive-level administrative support, including Board-level presentations, and confidential communications.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and implemented internal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Managed budgets, tracked invoices, coordinated vendor contracts, and ensured fiscal accountability.
  • Liaised with HR, Legal, and cross-functional teams on sensitive matters, providing guidance, and managing inquiries.
  • Supported legal-related processes, including contract review, coordination, and documentation management.
  • Prepared and maintained confidential reports, tracking systems, and internal communications for leadership decision-making.
  • Coordinated complex calendars, travel arrangements, and high-level meetings across multiple departments.
  • Conducted research to support compliance, policy implementation, and organizational initiatives.
  • Streamlined workflows between People and Communications, Legal, and Executive teams, improving process efficiency.
  • Provided executive-level administrative support, including the preparation of board-level presentations and confidential communications.

Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership – SEEK Program

Queens College
Queens
01.2017 - 04.2022
  • Managed calendars, travel, and confidential communications for senior leadership.
  • Prepared reports and materials supporting compliance with institutional policies.
  • Served as liaison between leadership, faculty, and staff; maintained filing and organizational systems for sensitive student and program documentation.
  • Selected Achievements
  • Streamlined confidential document and case workflows, reducing turnaround by 20%.
  • Drafted and implemented policies at St. John’s and Saks, improving compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Administered $1M+ budgets across multiple institutions, achieving 10% cost reduction.
  • Improved cross-departmental collaboration by 25% through workflow optimization and liaison work.

Education

MBA - Strategic Management

St. John’s University
Queens, NY

Bachelor of Arts -

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Skills

  • Executive support and calendar management
  • Confidential document management
  • Policy implementation
  • Budget management
  • Report preparation
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Financial reporting
  • Research and analysis
  • Project management
  • Case management systems
  • Digital content management
  • Office operations coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • MS Office and Google Workspace

Selected Achievements

  • Streamlined confidential document and case workflows, reducing turnaround by 20%.
  • Drafted and implemented policies at St. John’s and Saks OFF 5TH, improving compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Administered $1M+ budgets across multiple institutions, achieving 10% cost reduction.
  • Improved cross-departmental collaboration by 25% through workflow optimization and liaison work.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

St. John’s University
11.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant | HR & Legal Team

Saks OFF 5TH
04.2022 - 08.2022

Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership – SEEK Program

Queens College
01.2017 - 04.2022

MBA - Strategic Management

St. John’s University

Bachelor of Arts -

CUNY Queens College

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