Daryla Davis Collodi
Seattle,WA
Summary
Meticulous and organized Senior Executive Assistant with 10+ years of experience in executive support, calendar management, event planning, project management, accounting, and travel planning. Highly skilled in process improvement, data analysis, expense reporting, and building/supervising teams. Technically competent with extensive experience in MS Office and Google Products. Dedicated commitment to customer service concentrated on follow through and clear and consistent communication. Seeking a position to leverage my proactive approach, education, experience, and expertise to propel executives through consistent, innovative engagement to promote strategic focus, facilitate exponential growth, and ensure the achievement of key initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant
Carpinito Real Estate Group
Kent, Washington
08.2022 - Current
- Filtered and prioritized demanding engagements by utilizing digital tools and tracking systems with the priorities of my executive resulting in a 12% increase in time focused on strategic functions and high-level leadership
- Improved accounting processes by creating a more efficient approval process and utilizing a more efficient workflow in QuickBooks, improving the duration of the process by five days, and ensuring all transactions were managed in advance of due dates
- Tracked and accelerated projects by employing project management software to increase collaboration, decrease time spent in update meetings, and integrate action items into digital tasktracking systems automatically
- Designed and implemented a digital filing and archive system for all documentation resulting in streamlined workflows and a 16% improvement in time management
- Communicated effectively with internal/external stakeholders as well as partners such as accountants, government agencies, attorneys, and vendors ensuring focus on strategic initiatives
- Participated in strategic planning and initiative creation including a tracking system with timelines and measurable milestones providing structured goals and quantifiable results
- Ensured all our clients received exemplary customer service including superior communication, transparency, and responsive care resulting in improved client references and referrals
- Provided property management for various commercial properties and compiled forecasts and annual budgets resulting in a 4.3% increase in profits.
Designated Broker/Owner
Davis Real Estate Services
Edmond, Oklahoma
04.2003 - 08.2022
- Developed the brokerage office and market share by recruiting quality realtors, providing extensive training, and ensuring the retention of top-producing agents
- Resulted in a minimum of 12% growth in most years
- Created a highly trained support staff who keenly understood the real estate industry, the priorities of the brokerage, and their essential role in the strategic direction of the brokerage
- I was invited to provide continuing education classes on hiring, training, and staff retention for the local real estate commission because of my strong retention rate and training system
- Oversaw all operational responsibilities of the brokerage including responsibilities to government oversight, clients, and all legal transactions
- No complaint or lawsuit was ever filed against my brokerage in more than twenty years of operation
- Served as the in-house accountant for twenty years processing accounts receivable, accounts payable, taxes, financial reporting, and payroll ensuring strict compliance and preventing potential audits
- Developed a mentoring program for agents and support staff to aid in onboarding, knowledge sharing, and career and personal development
- I was asked to help other designated brokers pilot a similar program and provided the training during our annual broker retreat
- Designed marketing campaigns and materials for the brokerage and creative online social media promotion to increase sales and enhance the brand leading to a 21% increase in lead generation
- Founded a private real estate investment group that purchased long-term holdings or short-term profit projects resulting in over $26.4 million in profits and gains in equity.
Executive Assistant to COO
Scott Talbott
Edmond, Oklahoma
Office Manager
Prudential Wise-McIntire
Boulder, Colorado
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting -
University of Central Oklahoma
Skills
- Calendar Management
- Event Planning
- Organization and Prioritization
- Travel Planning
- Project management
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Office Management
- Strategic Planning
- Acquisitions
- Negotiations and Marketing
- Customer Relationship Management
- Intellectual Curiosity & Resourcefulness
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Jira
- DropBox
- DocuSign
- NetSuite
- Concur
- Asana
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
Carpinito Real Estate Group
08.2022 - Current
Designated Broker/Owner
Davis Real Estate Services
04.2003 - 08.2022
Executive Assistant to COO
Scott Talbott
Office Manager
Prudential Wise-McIntire
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting -
University of Central Oklahoma