Emily Bush
Pitman,PA
Summary
Forward-thinking and highly organized Executive Assistant with over 20 years of expertise supporting C-suite leaders in corporate, government, and communications. Proven track record in complex calendar, email, and travel management, event execution, and process optimization. Skilled at maintaining strict confidentiality, anticipating executive needs, and delivering high-impact administrative support—resulting in enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and executive focus.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the CHRO & SVP
The Hershey Company
Hershey, PA
04.2025 - Current
- Manage the executive calendar: effective scheduling within the HR team, as well as with internal organizations and external partners.
- Attend key internal meetings to stay up to date on core business initiatives.
- Maintain company confidence and protect business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Handle executive expenses, expense reports, and reimbursements in a timely manner.
- Serve as a liaison between HR, internal partners, and external partners.
- Assist in planning and executing corporate events, team-building activities, departmental meetings, off-sites, and ad-hoc projects.
- Streamline office procedures to enhance workflow efficiency across teams.
Executive Assistant to the CTO & SVP
The Hershey Company
Hershey, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Manage executive calendar and schedule meetings across multiple time zones with IS department, internal organizations and external partners.
- Attend key internal meetings to stay up to date on core business initiatives.
- Support compliance with company policies, enhancing administrative organization.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries (domestic and international) for the CTO and the senior leadership team.
- Collaborate with peers to streamline cross-functional processes.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations for internal communications.
- Support project management by tracking deadlines and following up on deliverables.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Archetype Solutions Group
Remote (Philadelphia)
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed the CEO’s inbox, drafted correspondence, and prioritized communications.
- Meticulous calendar coordination, prioritizing urgent and strategic meetings.
- Organized travel and fundraising logistics for a $100 million investment initiative.
- Served as the primary contact for requests relating to the CEO and the executive leadership team.
- Managed the administrative assistant in providing guidance, input, and collaboration for scheduling, travel coordination, expenses, and time input.
- Attended key internal and external meetings to stay up to date on core business initiatives, external networking, and fundraising.
Executive Assistant
Bravo Group
Harrisburg, PA
02.2017 - 11.2022
- Coordinated CEO and COO calendars, travel, and correspondence; acted as an executive gatekeeper.
- Streamlined operations, increasing team productivity by 15%.
- Point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and external partners.
- Tracked weekly time and expense reports, and audited accuracy and compliance.
- Trained staff on the Big-Time timesheet and expense system; authored policy guides.
- Education Opportunity PAC treasurer.
- Property manager of a seven-unit luxury apartment building.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Grantville, PA
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed pivot-table dashboards to monitor customer service KPIs.
- Planned and executed a charity golf event that raised $375K for IBD research.
- Managed travel, scheduling, ordering office supplies, and executive communications.
Executive Assistant
Long, Nyquist & Associates
Harrisburg, PA
01.2007 - 04.2011
- Provided full administrative support to partners and associates.
- Prepared correspondence, PowerPoints, financial reports, and department documents.
- Scheduled multi-person meetings and managed senior-level travel.
Executive Assistant
Senate of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA
11.2000 - 12.2006
- Provided full support to the Pennsylvania President Pro Tempore.
- Maintained the daily Senate and travel calendar.
- Organized weekly leadership events and an annual student government seminar.
Education
Associate - Office Administration
Central Pennsylvania College
Harrisburg, PA01.1999
Skills
- Executive calendar management
- Travel coordination (domestic and international)
- Technical proficiency: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SAP Concur, Zoom, and Copilot
- Expense reporting and management
- Process optimization and event coordination
- Communication and discretion
- Email management
- Liaison with vendors and internal departments
- Project coordination
- Onboarding and team training
- Meticulous attention to detail
Websites
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the CHRO & SVP
The Hershey Company
04.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant to the CTO & SVP
The Hershey Company
12.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Archetype Solutions Group
11.2022 - 11.2023
Executive Assistant
Bravo Group
02.2017 - 11.2022
Executive Administrative Assistant
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
01.2016 - 02.2017
Executive Assistant
Long, Nyquist & Associates
01.2007 - 04.2011
Executive Assistant
Senate of Pennsylvania
11.2000 - 12.2006
Associate - Office Administration
Central Pennsylvania College
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