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Donna Gentrup

Newtown,CT

Summary

Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record at Priceline, specializing in managing complex schedules and coordinating travel logistics. Demonstrates expertise in expense reporting and budget tracking, while fostering strong interdepartmental relationships. Known for handling confidential information with discretion and enhancing executive productivity through strategic planning and effective communication.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to CEO

Priceline
Norwalk, CT
10.2017 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management, scheduling, and meeting coordination across multiple time zones.
  • Plan and execute domestic and international travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics and detailed itineraries.
  • Prepare and process expense reports with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
  • Organize and manage internal and external meetings, including board meetings, leadership offsites, and company-wide events.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to plan corporate events, town halls, and celebrations, including budget management and vendor coordination.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Serve as a key liaison between the CEO, internal teams, and external partners to ensure effective communication and follow-through on priorities.

Executive Assistant to CEO

CCI Trading Firm
Stamford, CT
01.2005 - 09.2017
  • Supported senior executives with calendar management, travel planning, and expense reporting.
  • Coordinated client meetings, executive conferences, and team-building events.
  • Managed high-volume email correspondence and prioritized action items.
  • Prepared presentations, reports, and confidential documents for leadership.
  • Oversaw office operations and vendor relationships to ensure a smooth workflow.
  • Handled onboarding logistics for new hires and assisted with HR-related activities as needed.
  • Assisted the CEO with personal business including, paying bills, managing a second home, Dr. visits and surgery scheduling.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern CT State University
CT
05-1987

Skills

  • Executive scheduling coordination
  • International & Domestic Travel Coordination
  • Expense Reporting & Budget Tracking
  • Meeting & Event Planning
  • Confidential Document Handling
  • Strong Written & Verbal Communication
  • Relationship Building & Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving & Prioritization
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs)
  • Concur, SAP, or other expense management systems
  • Zoom, Teams, WebEx

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO

Priceline
10.2017 - Current

Executive Assistant to CEO

CCI Trading Firm
01.2005 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern CT State University

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