Briyanna Gunner
Farmers Branch,TX
Summary
Accomplished and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting C-suite executives and senior management. Proven expertise in executive office management, complex calendar coordination, project administration, and travel logistics. Adept at managing high-volume tasks with discretion and efficiency, enhancing executive productivity. Highly skilled in drafting meeting minutes, streamlining processes, and serving as a gatekeeper for executive communications. Recognized for strong organizational abilities, proactive problem-solving, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient in business tools and software with a focus on time management and operational optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to C-suite Executive
Ashford Hospitality Prime
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Created executive presentations, financial reports, and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
- Drafted and maintained accurate meeting minutes for executive and board meetings, ensuring proper documentation of key decisions.
- Acted as the gatekeeper for executive communications, screening phone calls, emails, and other inquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Organized domestic and international travel, including flight bookings, accommodations, itineraries, and ground transportation, ensuring cost-effective logistics.
- Managed executive office operations, including supplies, boardroom readiness, and executive kitchen oversight.
- Proactively managed executive schedules, coordinated high-level meetings, and optimized time and resources.
- Planned company-wide events, such as board meetings, conferences, and offsite retreats.
- Managed financial tasks, including expense reporting, petty cash management, invoice processing, and monthly reconciliation.
Executive Assistant to Project Manager
Nzeakor Investments
Dallas, TX
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided administrative support to the Project Manager, including preparing detailed meeting minutes and tracking project deliverables.
- Coordinated with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones were met.
- Organized executive meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing action items.
- Managed internal and external communication between project teams, ensuring timely updates and status reports.
- Handled confidential information, financial reports, and legal documents with discretion.
- Assisted with project documentation and financial reporting, ensuring the accuracy of budgets and timelines.
- Oversaw travel arrangements and processed expense reports for project staff.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
Burnco Rock Products Ltd
Irving, TX
10.2012 - 04.2018
- Processed and reconciled invoices, payments, and employee expense reports with accuracy.
- Supported senior accounting staff during month-end close by preparing financial documents and reconciliations.
- Entered high-volume financial data using a 10-key calculator, ensuring accuracy in records.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintained strong supplier relationships.
- Managed daily cash deposits and assisted with financial audits to ensure compliance with policies.
- Processed customer payments through credit card processing systems, ACH transfers, and checks.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2015
Skills
- Executive Office Management
- Complex Calendar Coordination
- Meeting Minutes & Agenda Preparation
- Travel Coordination (Domestic & International)
- Confidential Information Handling
- Financial Reporting & Budgeting
- Vendor & Contractor Relations
- Project Coordination & Administration
- Meeting & Event Planning
- Expense Reporting & Reimbursements
- Document Preparation & Presentation Creation
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Multi-tasking & Prioritization
- Process Improvement & Efficiency Optimization
- Advanced Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- QuickBooks
- Oracle
- Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- Expensify, Mondaycom
- Canva
- SAP
- Salesforce
Certification
Notary Public (State of Texas) – In Progress
Timeline
Executive Assistant to C-suite Executive
Ashford Hospitality Prime
08.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant to Project Manager
Nzeakor Investments
04.2018 - 07.2022
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
Burnco Rock Products Ltd
10.2012 - 04.2018
Notary Public (State of Texas) – In Progress
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of North Texas
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