Debbie Ferris
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic Lifestyle/Production Management Professional and Personal Assistant with a track record of enhancing productivity and streamlining operations for busy executives. Process optimization, quality control, and detailed project management drive efficient task completion. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication foster team synergy and ensure project success. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant/House and Lifestyle Manager
Ferris Wheelhaus Lifestyle Services for Executives
New York, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Acted as the liaison between the executive and clients, maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Provided personal support to the executive, including errand running and personal shopping.
- Organized work projects around the executive's house.
- Monitored and responded to emails and calls, ensuring timely communication with all team members and vendors.
- Oversaw household management tasks, including coordinating with service providers and managing schedules.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments, preventing scheduling conflicts and optimizing time management.
- Monitored deadlines for tasks, and managed staff members on behalf of the executive team.
- Documented key information from each service visit into detailed reports.
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
- Facilitated smooth internal and external communication, acting as the first point of contact for the executive.
- Produced events of all sizes, on behalf of the executive, and handled all event details.
Corporate Events, Logistics/Production Manager
Invision,Jack Morton, Drury, Broadstreet
New York, NY
01.2015 - Current
- Managed the onsite production office and the team of up to 20 Production Assistants, while supporting the Executive Producers, Technical Directors, and clients as needed.
- Procured all green room, personal, and hotel room needs for talent, celebrities, famous speakers, and executive leadership teams.
- Managed all crew logistics, including travel, itineraries, hotel accommodations, catering, and team-building activities for events with up to 30,000 attendees.
- Fostered partnerships with key vendors and local contacts, and managed all projects with them.
- Streamlined production processes ensure timely deliverables, focus on sustainability goals, and have an eye for detail.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education Coursework
Fordham University
Bronx, NYBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NCSkills
- Technical Skills: Google Docs, Sheets Slides and Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Slack, Asana, MacBook, and PC proficiency
- Organizational superpowers, detail-oriented, and an eye for aesthetics
- Staffing management and cross-functional collaboration
- Production and agenda scheduling
- Calendar and project management
- Logistics wizard
- Excellent written communications
- Original and creative gift sourcing
- Skilled photographer, artist, chef and designer
Timeline
Personal Assistant/House and Lifestyle Manager
Ferris Wheelhaus Lifestyle Services for Executives
01.2017 - Current
Corporate Events, Logistics/Production Manager
Invision,Jack Morton, Drury, Broadstreet
01.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education Coursework
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Belmont Abbey College
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