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CHRISTINA COMMISO

Port Orange,FL

Summary

Dynamic and experienced professional with a robust background in corporate business management, executive assistance, and office management across diverse sectors, including finance and hospitality. Proven track record in negotiating asset upgrades and contracts, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization. Adept at providing exceptional executive support, anticipating needs, and ensuring executives remain organized and prepared. Skilled in enhancing departmental processes and efficiencies, with a strong ability to manage complex Microsoft Outlook calendars, prioritizing meetings, travel, and events with precision and strategic foresight.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Business Manager / Executive Assistant

United Water Restoration Group
Ormond Beach, FL
09.2019 - 09.2024
  • Provided executive support to two owners and one Vice President, as well as other executives requiring assistance.
  • Managed financials for multiple companies, specializing in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) related matters, serving as the company’s expert on all PPP-related issues. Analyzed and approved complex financials related to assets, focusing on cost efficiency and financial optimization. Spearheaded the entire process of EIDL and ERTC filings for seven companies, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
  • Oversaw and tracked all company assets, including cellphones, tablets, laptops, and a fleet of 100 vehicles, implementing tracking systems.
  • Handled job postings, system access for hires and terminations, issued badges, and coordinated onboarding training for new systems.

Executive Assistant / Office Manager

SAT Products
Port Orange, FL
11.2014 - 10.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounts payable and receivable using Peachtree software
  • Implemented new processes to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs
  • Prepared budgets for inventory, marketing, and ongoing business expenses

Executive Assistant to 2 Senior Vice Presidents & 1 CFO - MD

JPMorgan Chase
Chicago, IL
06.2011 - 10.2014
  • Scheduled, organized, and coordinated meetings and facilities, including complex domestic and international travel plans, transportation, hotel arrangements, and preparation of materials, agendas, notes, and itineraries.
  • Managed all aspects of special and national events, including travel arrangements for attendees, budgeting, invitations and RSVP confirmations, hotel blocks, conference procurement and negotiation, banquet setup (menus, seating, place cards, IDs), and AV/technology needs.
  • Maintained a Global Leadership role in the JPMC Networking group, Sage.
  • Planned and managed the LOB's 2013 and 2014 travel budgets.
  • Performed additional tasks including handling expenses, maintaining files, memos, correspondence, answering phones, forwarding messages based on urgency, managing employee onboarding/offboarding, approving restricted access, overseeing Iron Mountain records, and participating in candidate selection and interviews.

Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Joint Deputy Head of U.S. M&A

UBS - Investment Banking
Chicago, IL
02.2010 - 10.2010
  • Managed complex Microsoft Outlook calendars and acted as the administrative liaison to internal and external staff, other departments, and executive clients.
  • Scheduled, organized, and coordinated meetings and facilities, including domestic and international travel arrangements, transportation, hotel bookings, and preparation of materials, agendas, notes, and itineraries. Coordinated equipment needs, food, and refreshments, and compiled and distributed necessary materials.
  • Handled complex travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and car services, while managing invoices, credits, and exchanges, with experience using EZ Travel / Sabre systems.
  • Organized and processed extensive receipts, expenses, and reports via the Concur Expense reporting system.
  • Executed New Hire Orientation for the Chicago office and managed office relocations, updated phone lists, ordered new user AMEX and BlackBerry devices, and addressed IT requests.

Business Operations & Bar / Restaurant Manager + EA to CEO /CFO

Champion Holdings
Glendale Heights, IL
10.2004 - 03.2009
  • · Champion Holdings was a hospitality corporation with multiple restaurants and nightclub venues.
  • · Provided day-to-day executive support for both the CEO and CFO, acting as the primary liaison between the executives and vendors, contractors, and other external parties.
  • · Created, published, and approved all marketing and social media content, including designing new monthly full-page magazine ads for five years and managing websites for three venues.
  • · Developed and distributed monthly promotional materials and handouts to enhance venue visibility and engagement.
  • · Managed event operations across three separate venues within a 20,000 square foot facility, including coordination, sales, staffing, scheduling, setup, contract negotiations, and event close-outs. On-site support provided for all major events.
  • · Oversaw HR functions, including recruiting, interviewing, payroll management, employee database administration, training scheduling, creating weekly schedules, managing job fairs, and handling new hire paperwork and orientation.
  • · Managed daily financial operations, including cash handling, bank deposits, register reconciliations, credit batches, refunds, and petty cash.
  • · Maintained business communications, correspondence, and complex calendars with advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, adhering to professional business formats and etiquette.
  • · Acted as the Micros Site Property Expert, responsible for programming, maintaining, designing, and training staff on the Micros POS system. Available for urgent issues, day or night.
  • Collaborated with clients, vendors, contractors, software developers, employees, customers, and management to ensure deadlines were met and communication lines remained open.

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Budget Creation
  • Issue Resolution
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Financial Administration
  • Project Leadership
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Remote Office Availability

References

References available upon request.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeGig Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsCareer advancement

Timeline

Corporate Business Manager / Executive Assistant

United Water Restoration Group
09.2019 - 09.2024

Executive Assistant / Office Manager

SAT Products
11.2014 - 10.2020

Executive Assistant to 2 Senior Vice Presidents & 1 CFO - MD

JPMorgan Chase
06.2011 - 10.2014

Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Joint Deputy Head of U.S. M&A

UBS - Investment Banking
02.2010 - 10.2010

Business Operations & Bar / Restaurant Manager + EA to CEO /CFO

Champion Holdings
10.2004 - 03.2009
CHRISTINA COMMISO