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Debra DeSimone

Summary

Dynamic Executive Assistant with over 40 years of experience supporting the Chief Investment Officer at Jennison Associates. Expert in C-level assistance and office management, I excelled in handling confidential information and streamlining communication. Proven problem solver with a track record of contributing to successful high-stakes presentations and client engagements.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant - Chief Investment Officer

Jennison Associates
10.1973 - 05.2024

I was one of the first employees hired at this start up investment management firm. I worked my way to the top spot after 5 years and proceeded to work for the Chief Investment Officer for over 40 years.

  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding company's privacy policies and ethical standards.
  • Assisted in preparation of high-stakes presentations, contributing to successful project pitches and client meetings.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.

Education

No Degree - Art

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rutherford, NJ

Skills

  • C-level assistance
  • Administrative assistance expertise
  • Office management
  • Effective problem solver

Interests

Travel - love seeing and exploring other cultures - especially culinary and art Love exploring fabrics and jewelry that would be native to those cultures

Physical Fitness and wellness - important to stay healthy and work out on a regular basis

Enjoy knitting - worked for HATS for the HOMELESS for a number of years providing hats for the homeless in NYC during the cold winter

Enjoy calligraphy - designed cards and envelopes

Timeline

Executive Assistant - Chief Investment Officer

Jennison Associates
10.1973 - 05.2024

No Degree - Art

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Debra DeSimone