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Diane Love
Savannah,GA
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Summary
Results-driven Operations and Finance Professional with over 20 years of experience in managing financial, administrative, and operational functions across diverse industries. Led AP/AR, payroll, budgeting, and vendor relations for multi-million-dollar enterprises. Built efficient teams and ensured complex projects remained on schedule, establishing trust with executives, clients, and partners.
Overview
25
25
Years of Professional Experience
Work History
Executive & Personal Assistant | Office Manager | Accounts Manager
Closure International, Inc.
New York, NY
09.2019 - 04.2026
- Held progressively expanding responsibilities for an international manufacturing company, ultimately managing executive operations, full-cycle accounting, and vendor coordination simultaneously.
- Oversaw day-to-day office operations supporting executive leadership, international manufacturing partners, and a diverse customer base.
- Managed full-cycle AP/AR, invoicing, collections, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Negotiated vendor timelines, resolved operational issues, and maintained strong supplier relationships across domestic and international partners.
- Coordinated purchasing, shipping logistics, inventory, and production scheduling to keep operations running without disruption.
- Served as the company's primary point of contact, managing executive calendars, confidential communications, and executive travel.
- Introduced cross-departmental coordination practices that reduced project delays and improved on-time delivery.
Payroll Administrator
Carey Hilliard's Corporate Office
Savannah, GA
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 300+ employees across multiple restaurant locations.
- Maintained employment records and ensured payroll compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Coordinated onboarding documentation and HR record management under strict deadlines.
- Partnered with multi-site management teams to resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and accurately.
Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO
Wadia Associates & Wadia Construction
New Cannan, CT
01.2009 - 03.2018
- Nine-year tenure as operational and financial partner to executive leadership of a luxury residential construction company managing multi-million-dollar concurrent projects.
- Managed financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and monthly bank reconciliations for high-value residential construction projects.
- Coordinated subcontractors, architects, engineers, and clients from project kickoff through closeout.
- Tracked vendor compliance, contracts, insurance certificates, permits, and project documentation across multiple active builds.
- Supported capital improvement planning, project budgeting, scheduling, and operational reporting at the executive level.
- Managed maintenance-related issues, inspections, and final project closeout documentation.
- Built trusted relationships with high-net-worth clients, vendors, and executive leadership that spanned the full nine-year tenure.
Assistant Office Manager
Beachcomber Property Management; Hibiscus Oceanfront Resort
St. Augustine, FL
06.2003 - 11.2008
- Managed day-to-day office operations including scheduling, vendor coordination, customer service, and administrative support.
- Handled employee records, onboarding documentation, and HR-related administrative functions.
- Supported financial administration including invoicing, collections, and reporting.
Leasing Agent | Assistant Property Manager
Hunters Bluff Apartments
Savannah, GA
04.2001 - 05.2003
- Coordinated leasing activities, facilitating property tours, screening applicants, executing leases, and managing move-ins to enhance tenant satisfaction.
- Managed resident relations, addressed maintenance requests, coordinated with vendors, and processed collections to ensure smooth operations.
- Assisted property manager with daily operations, prepared reports, and maintained compliance documentation to support property management objectives.
Education
Accounting Studies -
Savannah Technical Community College
Savannah06-1998
Skills
- Property and business operations
- Financial administration
- Office and facilities management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Vendor and contract management
- Customer and residential relations
- Team leadership and training
- Capital improvement coordination
- Budget management
- Executive support
- Payroll coordination
- QuickBooks expertise
- Sage Timberline proficiency
- ADP knowledge
- Yardi experience
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Microsoft Outlook proficiency
- Microsoft Word capabilities
- Microsoft Teams usage
- Microsoft 365 familiarity
- ERP systems understanding
Personal Information
Relocation: Open to Immediate Relocation Nationwide
Timeline
Executive & Personal Assistant | Office Manager | Accounts Manager
Closure International, Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2026
Payroll Administrator
Carey Hilliard's Corporate Office
06.2018 - 09.2019
Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO
Wadia Associates & Wadia Construction
01.2009 - 03.2018
Assistant Office Manager
Beachcomber Property Management; Hibiscus Oceanfront Resort
06.2003 - 11.2008
Leasing Agent | Assistant Property Manager
Hunters Bluff Apartments
04.2001 - 05.2003
Accounting Studies -
Savannah Technical Community College