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Ashley Berry
Lincoln,RI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Executive Assistant with10+ years of experience supporting senior leadership across technology, finance, and non-profits. Expertise in managing executive schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and collaboration among team members. Knowledge of office management software and administrative protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology
HarbourVest Partners, LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Manage senior executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Process travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamline executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Serve as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Coordinate events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Provide professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Aide in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
- Proactively identify areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
Philanthropy Officer, Business Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration and fundraising opportunities.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards fundraising goals.
- Implemented feedback system from community, using insights to guide policing strategies and improve public relations and organization visibility.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to foster professional development and career progression.
Senior Corporate Citizenship Analyst, Human Resources
MFS Investment Management
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
Project Analyst, Investment Solutions Group (ISG)
MFS Investment Management Company
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive project plans, setting realistic timelines and milestones.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by providing accurate forecasts and risk assessments.
- Monitored ongoing projects for adherence to prescribed timelines, suggesting operational changes where needed.
- Cultivated a positive working environment for team members, resolving conflicts promptly, and promoting collaboration at all levels.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in increased overall project effectiveness.
- Continuously expanded personal knowledge base through participation in industry conferences, workshops, and training courses.
- Created in-depth reports regarding important project data that was distributed internally on a weekly basis.
Executive Assistant, Institutional Distribution
MFS Investment Management Company
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Art History Minor
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01.2006
Skills
- Executive support
- Strong problem solver
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Database management
- Advanced MS office suite
- Project management
- Invoice processing
- Presentation development
- Videoconference preparation
- Process improvements
Accomplishments
- Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 100 + employees.
- Awarded a bonus in recognition of managing a large scale business sales summit.
- Collaborated across departments in the development of an internal site to create, share, and manage content, documents, and information in a centralized location.
- Achieved 56% increase in employee engagement by innovatively revising the firm's Global Month of Giving activities and events.
Certification
- Fundraising and Development Foundations Certificate
- Coursera | The University of California-Davis
- December2023
Interests
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Applications (Lists, Forms, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, Benevity, Blackbaud, Asana, Workfront, WorkDay
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology
HarbourVest Partners, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Philanthropy Officer, Business Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence
01.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Corporate Citizenship Analyst, Human Resources
MFS Investment Management
09.2021 - 08.2023
Project Analyst, Investment Solutions Group (ISG)
MFS Investment Management Company
03.2019 - 09.2021
Executive Assistant, Institutional Distribution
MFS Investment Management Company
06.2014 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Art History Minor
Quinnipiac University
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