Diane Arnett
Austin,Texas
Summary
Proactive and tech-savvy professional with 14+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success, grow professionally, and leverage paralegal skillset as part of a legal team. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
Texas Bankers Association
06.2024 - Current
- Supported lobbying efforts for key legislation by conducting comprehensive research, monitoring legislative committee hearings, and preparing executive summaries on policy issues.
- Managed multiple projects of competing priority effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately & aligned with executive preference.
- Enhanced government relations team's efficiency by organizing and maintaining databases of legislative contacts.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to professional development by attending workshops and conferences on relevant topics, continuously building knowledge in the field of government relations.
- Streamlined internal processes by creating and updating briefing materials for staff on key policy areas.
- Facilitated effective communication between association and elected officials by scheduling appointments, drafting correspondence, updating policy documents, and planning special events for legislators.
- Gathered and coordinated materials necessary for federal and state transactions of a political action committee.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters, and call to action communications to promote political activities.
- Increased visibility of the association's mission by organizing events, meetings, and legislative updates.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between legal team & various departments to align on shared goals related to government relations efforts during legislative & election cycles.
- Remained current on communicated changes in processes, policies and guidelines.
Executive Assistant, Professional Relations
AbbVie
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, appointments, and meeting agendas.
- Enhanced executive productivity by handling meeting logistics, travel accomodations, and special events.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and managers in Concur.
- Organized and coordinated conference exhibits and corporate sponsorship activities for product portfolio.
- Coordinated in-person meetings for sales managers, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
- Proactively identified areas requiring improvement to align sales team priorities with executive team preferences.
IT Project Coordinator
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated and managed projects as part of the Infrastructure Operations Services Support (IOSS) program as a government contractor.
- Fulfilled the initiatives of the IOSS health contract by collaborating with VA leadership, IT managers, and software engineers to innovate cloud-based applications for veteran programs.
- Collaborated with various departments across the organization to gather requirements for IT projects, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Monitored project performance metrics closely, making adjustments as needed to stay on track with objectives.
Executive Assistant to the EVP/CEO
Texas Medical Association
06.2001 - 03.2020
- Coordinated administrative functions of the EVP/CEO and Vice Presidents of the C-Suite.
- Responsible for planning Board of Trustees meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, tracking action items, and performing necessary follow-up & implementation.
- Prepared business correspondence, presentations, slide decks, and executive summaries for lobby team.
- Recruited and onboarded physician leaders to serve on councils & committees and assisted with parliamentary procedure, bylaws interpretation & adherence, and policy development.
- Managed calendars, scheduling, and travel coordination for the CEO, Board members, and executive leadership.
- Prepared customized itineraries with demographic & political data to pre-brief physician leaders & officers before County Medical Society visits and membership outreach events across the State.
- Created departmental SharePoint pages and channels in Microsoft Teams to collaborate & increase productivity.
- Managed key contact membership data for effective outreach on legislative call to action initiatives.
- Filed monthly ethics reports for lobby team, and processed expense reports and travel accomodations in Concur.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Business Communications -
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXParalegal Certificate -
UT Center For Professional Education
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Executive Calendar Management
- Microsoft Teams & SharePoint
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Salesforce & CRM Databases
- Meeting Logistics & Event Planning
- Corporate Travel Arrangements
- Concur Expense Reporting
Characteristics
- Agile & Accountable
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Business Communications
- Project Management
- Document Preparation
- Proofreading & Editing
- Board Relations
- Agenda Preparation
- Meeting Minutes
- Budget Tracking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-Collaborative Teams
- Onboarding New Employees
- Corporate Policy & Procedure
- Customer Outreach Initiatives
Personal Information
Title: Executive Assistant
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
Texas Bankers Association
06.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant, Professional Relations
AbbVie
11.2021 - 05.2024
IT Project Coordinator
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2021 - 10.2021
Executive Assistant to the EVP/CEO
Texas Medical Association
06.2001 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts, Business Communications -
University of Texas At Austin
Paralegal Certificate -
UT Center For Professional Education
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