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Catherine Ujvary

Senior Executive Assistant
New York,NY
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Catherine Ujvary

Summary

Dedicated and resourceful Executive Assistant with 10+ years of experience supporting C-Suite executives and senior leaders across international organizations. Skilled in complex calendar management, stakeholder relations, and execution of high-level projects. Recognized for discretion, adaptability, and a proactive mindset, with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Adept at navigating fast-paced, global environments with accuracy, professionalism, and strong communication skills.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Vontobel

Executive Assistant to CEO SFA & Head of Americas
06.2025 - Current

Job overview

Executive Support

  • Provide strategic administrative support to the CEO SFA and Head of Americas, acting as a liaison for senior executives, clients, and global stakeholders.
  • Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones, prioritizing high-level meetings, conference calls, and international events.
  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications, ensuring timely responses and efficient information flow.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel logistics, including flights, visas, accommodations, and ground transportation.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread confidential documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence with accuracy and discretion.
  • Prepare agendas, assemble briefing materials, coordinate logistics, and document outcomes for executive meetings.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives including client engagements, marketing activities, and special projects.
  • Handle correspondence and executive communications in both English and Spanish.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to prepare presentations, reports, and materials for board-level meetings.
  • Coordinate logistics for executive committee sessions and leadership briefings, ensuring timely distribution of materials.
  • Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all communications and documentation.

MDRC

Executive Assistant, Office of the President
03.2023 - 06.2025

Job overview

Executive Support

  • Reported directly to the President, serving as the primary administrative partner and point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Acted on behalf of the President to screen, prioritize, and follow up on confidential and sensitive matters, ensuring appropriate responses.
  • Built and maintained credibility, trust, and communication between the President’s office and senior management teams.
  • Managed the President’s complex calendar, resolving conflicts, prioritizing requests, and preparing materials for high-level meetings.
  • Coordinated executive outreach, company-wide initiatives, and special projects from conception to completion.
  • Drafted, proofread, and formatted presentations, agendas, reports, and executive correspondence.
  • Researched, collected, and analyzed information to support strategic decisions and conserve the President’s time.
  • Coordinated multi-destination travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics.
  • Prepared expense reports and reconciled credit card statements.
  • Scheduled, developed agendas, attended, and documented next steps for senior management meetings.


Board of Directors Support

  • Served as liaison to the Board of Directors, managing scheduling, communications, and meeting coordination.
  • Oversaw logistics for board and committee meetings, including seating, catering, IT/Zoom support, and day-of execution.
  • Coordinated the preparation and distribution of board materials, including drafting, reviewing, proofreading, and mailing/posting digital and physical copies.
  • Partnered with the Administration team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of board packets and mailings.
  • Arranged travel and accommodations for board members and processed related expense reports.
  • Attended board and committee meetings, ensured accurate documentation, and acted as the point person for technical/logistical support.

Vaxxinity, Inc

Executive Assistant
03.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

Executive Support

  • Provided executive-level support to the COO, Chief People Officer, SVP of Legal & Business Affairs, SVP of Finance, and VP of Operations.
  • Managed dynamic calendars across multiple departments, prioritizing scheduling for high-level meetings, conferences, and executive priorities.
  • Arranged complex domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, visas, and transportation.
  • Oversaw expense reconciliations and managed monthly corporate credit card reporting for executives.
  • Streamlined executive communications by monitoring inboxes, screening calls, and managing follow-ups.
  • Planned and coordinated large-scale conferences, on-site meetings, and corporate events across offices in Florida, Seattle, and New York.
  • Supported cross-departmental projects across Operations, Legal, HR, IT, and Finance teams.


Board of Directors Support

  • Coordinated quarterly board meetings, including agenda planning, logistics, and communications with directors and guest speakers.
  • Prepared and distributed board materials, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery.
  • Managed travel arrangements and logistics for board members attending meetings and events.
  • Provided direct administrative and logistical support during board sessions, ensuring smooth execution of agendas and technical operations.

NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc

Executive Assistant / Office Manager
11.2016 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Directly assisted 3 C-Suite Executives including President, CEO & CFO
  • Managed the President’s personal and professional calendar/inbox and other correspondence
  • Ensure and maintain the confidentiality of all communications and documentation
  • Coordinate all aspects of training events: course scheduling, instructor allocation, material readiness, facility readiness, trainee registration
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Perform accounting and record keeping duties, including preparing invoices, contracts, check requests, expense reports, and purchase orders
  • Strategically manage company operating budget, securing vendors more in line with cost-saving culture and eliminating excess spending
  • Assisted with the recruitment process including sourcing candidates and scheduling interviews
  • Assisted with staff onboarding and terminations

CapitalHQ

Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff
08.2014 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Assisted the CEO with daily administrative duties and complete a broad variety of tasks that include managing active calendars of appointments, completing expense reports, composing, and preparing correspondence, and interfacing with direct reports
  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, ground transportation, and accommodations as needed to create detailed itineraries
  • Managed external database of contacts for CEO and kept track of communication needed for priority contacts
  • Performed personal assistant tasks for CEO as needed: liaising with household staff to book family travel and medical appointments, purchasing and sending gifts, assisting with health insurance claims
  • Initiate the creation of job postings, initial screenings, interview scheduling, and new hire set-up/orientations
  • Processed travel expenses/reimbursements and reviewed all expense reports for accuracy
  • Audited all incoming and outgoing invoices for accuracy and submitted them for processing

The Porterhouse Brewing Co

Bartender / Hospitality Manager
04.2011 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Managed vendor relationships and oversaw all onboarding processes required for new vendors
  • Oversaw the day-to-day processing of payroll for 30+ employees, including review of timesheets
  • Partnered with the Events manager to select appropriate weekly venue promotions and ensure product delivery
  • Managed venue revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed, and all cash properly accounted for at the close of day
  • Upheld strict cash handling procedures

Education

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Associate of Science from Sound Engineering
04.2005

Skills

  • Executive & Administrative Support
  • Board & Stakeholder Relations
  • Confidential Document Management
  • Calendar & Travel Management
  • Event & Meeting Coordination
  • Budgeting & Expense Reporting
  • MS Office & Google Suite Proficiency
  • Communication & Team Collaboration
  • SAP, Concur, Slack, Zoom
  • Office management
  • Strong problem solver
  • Discretion, Confidentiality & Professionalism

Certification

Notary Public — New York State (Expiration: March 2027)

LANGUAGES

English — Native or Bilingual
Spanish — Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO SFA & Head of Americas

Vontobel
06.2025 - Current

Executive Assistant, Office of the President

MDRC
03.2023 - 06.2025

Executive Assistant

Vaxxinity, Inc
03.2021 - 03.2023

Executive Assistant / Office Manager

NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc
11.2016 - 02.2021

Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff

CapitalHQ
08.2014 - 10.2016

Bartender / Hospitality Manager

The Porterhouse Brewing Co
04.2011 - 08.2014

Full Sail University

Associate of Science from Sound Engineering
Catherine UjvarySenior Executive Assistant