Anne T. Benites
Austin,Texas
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Manager – CEO Office
Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, Texas
06.2021 - Current
- Performs business planning and analysis functions for the Office of the CEO and directly supports the CEO and executive team. Ensures the smooth operation of the CEO’s complex schedule and overall efficiency of the office. Work involves daily interaction with executive level internal and external contacts and regular exposure to confidential data.
- Leads staff in reviewing and editing communication prior to review and approval by the CEO. Ensures quality assurance processes are completed for communication presented to the CEO.
- Manages intricate problems, holding a strategic mindset when prioritizing the CEO’s time. Demonstrates a high level of organizational awareness and knowledge.
Executive Assistant to the VP of Public Affairs
Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, Texas
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Produced communications, such as news releases, feature stories, web pages, etc. to be used in strategic communications, marketing, and public outreach campaigns.
- Coordinated and scheduled external and internal meetings, travel, etc.
- Coordinated with other departments and served as the primary point of contact for interdepartmental activities.
Executive Assistant
Texas Department of Banking
Austin, Texas
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Assisted the Banking Commissioner with compiling and analyzing data; making calculations; preparing, maintaining, and disseminating reports.
- Prepared travel budgets.
- Maintained an electronic calendar for the Banking Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners; coordinated meetings and conferences; developed trip itineraries and presentation materials; coordinated travel; prepared and submitted travel vouchers and time sheets.
- Coordinated Finance Commission Meetings; compiled and distributed information, materials, and reports.
- Coordinated orientation meetings for all new members of the Finance Commission.
- Drafted agendas, scripts, and minutes for all board meetings.
- Ensured the Finance Commission website was always up to date.
- Drafted all Press Releases for the Texas Department of Banking and the Finance Commission of Texas.
Executive Assistant
State Pension Review Board
Austin, Texas
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Worked with the Executive Director, assisting with special projects as assigned.
- Prepared correspondence and presentations on behalf of the Executive Director.
- Drafted minutes of board and staff meetings.
- Assisted with improving and reorganizing the data management system.
- Secured highly confidential company and employee information.
- Developed procedures for compliance with state law.
- Prepared documentation to reflect business processes and workflows, making recommendations for improvement.
- Responded to all open records reports and public information requests.
Education
B.A - Mass Communication
Texas State University
San Marcos, TexasSkills
- Advanced knowledge of the complexities of the CEO’s office
- Skill in effectively resolving conflicts
- Skill in creating presentations
- Skill in maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to lead new hire onboarding
- Able to support budget tracking and expense reconciliation
Timeline
Business Operations Manager – CEO Office
Lower Colorado River Authority
06.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant to the VP of Public Affairs
Lower Colorado River Authority
03.2019 - 06.2021
Executive Assistant
Texas Department of Banking
05.2015 - 03.2019
Executive Assistant
State Pension Review Board
08.2012 - 05.2015
B.A - Mass Communication
Texas State University