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Cassandra Francois

The Villages,FL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

The Diversity Org
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • 4-month contractor role ( PT )
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and tour group.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

Senior Production Coordinator

The Villages
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Strategic Alignment: Collaborated with executives to align event logistics with the company's strategic goals, ensuring a consistent brand message
  • Executive Communication: Regularly prepared and presented detailed reports to executive teams, facilitating data-driven decisions
  • Resource Allocation: Managed a significant budget for event production, optimizing resources and cutting unnecessary expenses by 15%
  • Stakeholder Management: Served as a primary contact for nationwide distributors and license holders, fostering strong professional relationships
  • Document Management: Drafted, reviewed, and archived crucial documents and contracts for senior management, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Receptionist

The Villages
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Executive Support: Managed intricate executive calendars, coordinated high-level meetings, and ensured the preparation of necessary documentation.
  • Decision-making Assistance: Conducted research and provided data-driven insights to senior management, enhancing decision-making.
  • Confidentiality: Handled sensitive company information with the utmost discretion, reinforcing the trust between executives and their support staff.
  • Task Prioritization: Quickly discerned priority tasks for senior management, optimizing daily workflows and ensuring maximum productivity.
  • Relationship Building: Regularly interfaced with vendors, stakeholders, and clients on behalf of executives, solidifying business relationships.

Executive Assistant to CEO / COO /Personal Assistant

Style The Runway
03.2015 - 03.2020
  • Strategic Involvement: Played a pivotal role in board meetings, offering insights, recording minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
  • Executive Travel Management: Efficiently arranged complex international travel itineraries for the CEO, often coordinating multi-city tours with tight schedules.
  • Conflict Resolution: Acted as a mediator between the CEO and various departments, addressing concerns and ensuring swift resolution.
  • Event Coordination: Assisted in planning and executing high-level corporate events and meetings, ensuring every detail met executive standards.
  • Time Management: Anticipated the CEO's needs, proactively managing daily tasks and ensuring optimal time allocation for strategic projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2017

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Report Analysis
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Business Correspondence
  • Advanced MS Office Suite Proficiency
  • Travel Accommodations
  • Schedule Planning
  • Human Resources Management (HRM)
  • Executive Calendars
  • Google Workspace

Timeline

Executive Assistant

The Diversity Org
06.2023 - 09.2023

Senior Production Coordinator

The Villages
08.2021 - 08.2023

Receptionist

The Villages
08.2020 - 08.2021

Executive Assistant to CEO / COO /Personal Assistant

Style The Runway
03.2015 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach

Summary

Detail-oriented and adaptable Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced and dynamic environments. Proven expertise in strategic communication, contributing to client acquisition and retention, and managing international partnerships. Demonstrates exceptional event coordination and logistics abilities, aligning activities with organizational goals and optimizing resource allocation. Highly skilled in fostering professional relationships, managing executive calendars, and researching to facilitate data-driven decisions. Adept at maintaining confidentiality, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring seamless operations, with a track record of enhancing productivity and promoting organizational growth.

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