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Work History
Education
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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Morris Plains,NJ

Summary

Executive Assistant with 10+ years of experience supporting SVP and VP-level leaders within Finance, Tax, and IT organizations at a Fortune 500 company. Trusted operational partner known for managing complex executive calendars, driving cross-functional coordination, and delivering data-driven insights. MBA with a technical background, combining discretion, analytical problem-solving, and operational rigor in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant - VP Tax

VERIZON
Basking Ridge, NJ
06.2019 - 02.2026

Served as a trusted operational partner to the SVP, VP, and senior leadership team within the Finance and Tax organization, enabling effective execution of strategic and day-to-day initiatives.
• Owned highly complex executive calendars, proactively resolving conflicts and ensuring leadership focused on highest-priority work across competing demands.
• Coordinated domestic and international travel and managed end-to-end expense reporting through Concur, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time submission.
• Processed 25+ state tax exemption certificates weekly, partnering with Billing and Compliance teams to support regulatory accuracy and timely processing.
• Led the Monthly Issue Tracker, preventing backlog through proactive follow-ups, trend analysis, and workload forecasting.
• Maintained KPI dashboards and executive reporting, delivering data-driven insights to support informed leadership decision-making.
• Approved weekly time reporting and analyzed overtime trends, producing year-over-year Excel reports used for workforce planning and cost control.
• Tracked headcount and maintained organizational charts monthly to provide leadership with accurate visibility into staffing and organizational changes.
• Supported budget forecasting and planning activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Planned and executed logistics for Town Halls and leadership meetings, including agendas, presentations, and materials for large audiences.
• Coordinated volunteer initiatives for a 109-person organization, driving engagement and participation across teams.
• Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion in a highly regulated corporate environment.

Executive Assistant to IT Executive Director

VERIZON
Basking Ridge, NJ
06.2016 - 06.2019

Provided high-level administrative support in a global IT environment, coordinating across U.S. and India teams.
• Managed heavy executive calendar and complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Processed travel and expense reports accurately and within tight deadlines.
• Tracked action items and followed up, contributing to a 90% reduction in IT trouble tickets.
• Compiled executive-level Excel reports and PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership.
• Created and distributed a monthly IT department newsletter to improve communication and visibility.
• Coordinated employee recognition awards across multiple locations for 100+ employees.
• Served as primary liaison with external vendors
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Client Service Associate

WEINBERGER LAW GROUP
Parsippany, NJ
04.2014 - 04.2016

Served as the primary client point of contact, supporting attorneys in family law through accurate documentation and clear communication.
• Managed high volume inbound calls and correspondence while maintaining confidentiality.
• Organized and maintained legal case files and client records.
• Scheduled consultations, conducted client intake, and prepared written summaries for attorney review.
• Prepared client retainers, processed payments, and managed billing records.
• Trained new employees on the Firm's policies and procedures.
• Analyzed reporting structures to enhance database efficiency.
• Participated in testing and implementation of new legal case management software.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General

University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC
12.2021

ABA Approved Paralegal Studies -

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ
03.2016

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science

Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ
05-2009

Skills

  • Executive Level Support
  • Complex Calendar Management
  • Data-driven decision support
  • Time-Critical Project Execution
  • Advanced Written & Verbal Communication
  • Multi-Time Zone Coordination
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel)
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Calendar
  • Generative AI
  • Database Management
  • Concur Expense Management
  • Slack
  • Adobe Professional

Certification

  • Notary Public
  • Issuing Institute: Morris County Notary Public Commission
  • Expiration Date: 11/13/2030

Timeline

Executive Assistant - VP Tax

VERIZON
06.2019 - 02.2026

Executive Assistant to IT Executive Director

VERIZON
06.2016 - 06.2019

Client Service Associate

WEINBERGER LAW GROUP
04.2014 - 04.2016

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General

University of South Carolina Aiken

ABA Approved Paralegal Studies -

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science

Saint Elizabeth University

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • DECORATIVE FLAIRS, Office Manager, Denville, NJ
  • LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Senior Technical Assistant, Technical Assistant, Whippany, NJ
  • AT&T, Administrative Assistant, Newark, NJ