Celia Ann Miles
Roselle,NJ
Summary
A dynamic executive assistant who offered high-level support for over 20 years to senior management in the preparation of their reports and presentations. Also spearheaded travel management, expense tracking, and schedule coordination. Expertly assisted the executive team by using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Board Secretariat
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
02.2007 - 10.2023
- Oversaw and regulated multi-platform communications between management and the Board.
- Maintained meeting and travel schedules and logistics (catering, conference room setup, etc)
- Organized and conducted more than 50 senior management meetings every year."
- Provided administrative support for the Chief Executive Officer and management team.
- Trained and guided administrative team members to maintain efficient records of meetings.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Provided research material for company attorney and attended court as an observer on behalf of the Authority.
Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
- Work closely with management to develop strategic pillars for the organization.
- Provided technical advice to key personnel regarding monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Collated reports from Heads of divisions to prepare twelve Chief Executive Officer Reports annually.
- Edited and managed the publication of the organization's activities and financial reports in Annual Reports for 10 years.
Company Secretary
Paul Goldson & Company, Chartered Accountants
01.1995 - 01.2007
- Managed submissions of Annual Reports for more than 100 clients to the Companies Office of Jamaica.
- Maintained Minute Books and Share Registers
- Planned and organized functions as required.
- Successfully maintained a positive relationship between the Board of Directors and Shareholders through transparent communication efforts.
- Mitigated potential corporate risks by conducting thorough due diligence.
- Promoted transparency in corporate governance by consistently updating stakeholders on updates to Company Law regulations.
- Coordinated seamless annual general meetings by meticulously organizing logistical details, preparing necessary documentation, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Training Institute
Kingston, Jamaica W.I.01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston08.2003
Certificate - Project Management
Mona School of Business, UWIMona
Kingston, Jamaica 10.2018
Skills
- Executive support
- Diary management
- Conference planning
- Travel planning
- Project Planning
- Calendar Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Project Management
- Logistics Management
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Director, Board Secretariat
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
02.2007 - 10.2023
Company Secretary
Paul Goldson & Company, Chartered Accountants
01.1995 - 01.2007
Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Training Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Technology, Jamaica
Certificate - Project Management
Mona School of Business, UWIMona
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