Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Gillian Anderson

STANDARD & POOR’S
Valley Stream,NY
2026
years of professional experience
Executive support professional preparing to step into Senior Executive Assistant work across complex calendars, confidential briefings, and time-sensitive travel coordination. Supports senior leaders by organizing meetings, materials, and communications that keep priorities moving across legal, HR, finance, and Board contacts. Builds steady executive operations through precise follow-up, discretion, and calm handling of shifting demands.

Work History

Executive Assistant to Chief Credit Officer & Chief Economist

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  • Prepared [number] board materials monthly for Analytical Policy Board reviews in SEC-compliant format.
  • Managed administrative office operations and the reception desk, maintaining a professional front office environment.
  • Liaised with HR on the international analysts training program, handling accommodations and payroll matters.
  • Initiated cold calls with financial institutions to support business development efforts for sovereign department leadership.

Executive Assistant to Sr. Strategic Advisor to Paramount’s Office of the CEO

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (Formerly ViacomCBS) | 2023 - 01.2026
  • Managed [number] daily executive calendar changes across shifting priorities and last-minute scheduling demands.
  • Interfaced regularly with the President’s office, Board members, senior leadership, and human resources on sensitive matters.
  • Prepared correspondence, reports, and meeting materials supporting Board and earnings-related executive decisions.
  • Coordinated executive travel, expense activities, and confidential Board document handling with careful attention to detail.
  • Organized executive events, guest visits, and office arrangements that supported smooth daily operations.
  • Built trusted relationships through responsive service, discretion, and consistent communication with leaders, Board members, and external partners.

Executive Assistant to Chief Technology Officer

2 Years
Paramount Global (Formerly ViacomCBS) | 01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Organized external engagements, including vendor evaluations, conference speaking opportunities, and investor technical briefings with seamless execution.
  • Managed vendor relationship logistics by tracking proposals, legal review timelines, contract milestones, and follow-up actions.
  • Maintained structured reporting on vendor and stakeholder interactions, giving the CTO clear visibility into external partnerships and internal priorities.

Executive Assistant to Chief Transformation Officer, EVP of Strategic Planning; and SVPs of Integration

4 Years
Paramount Global (Formerly ViacomCBS) | 01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Supported daily executive operations across strategic planning, transformation, and enterprise integration initiatives.
  • Coordinated consultant onboarding and offboarding, including security clearances and IT access for integration work.
  • Served as the primary liaison with Finance, HR, Legal, Technology, Procurement, Real Estate, and Content Operations.

Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

2 Years
Viacom Int’l. - VIMN | 01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated meetings across global time zones for Finance, HR, Legal, Research, Supply Chain, and multi-platform teams.
  • Prepared board materials and executive communications for senior leadership reviews and internal decision-making.
  • Maintained confidential files and supported stakeholder communication across more than 30 offices worldwide.

Executive Assistant to EVP & General Manager of BET International

3 Years
BET International; Paramount Channel | 01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed executive office operations for the EVP and General Manager, supporting senior leadership and external partners.
  • Coordinated award event logistics for domestic and international talent, guests, and department stakeholders.
  • Maintained vendor documentation and office files, keeping records organized for legal and administrative review.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

St. Joseph’s University | New York, NY

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies (Phi Theta Kappa)

Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ

Phi Theta Kappa

Skills

Calendar management
Expense reporting & reconciliation
Meeting & event coordination
Travel planning
Board materials preparation
Business writing/document creation
File management
Confidential information handling
Project coordination
Vendor negotiations
Meeting logistics
Stakeholder communication
Executive communications
Contract tracking

Timeline

Executive Assistant to Chief Technology Officer

Paramount Global (Formerly ViacomCBS)
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More

Executive Assistant to Chief Transformation Officer, EVP of Strategic Planning; and SVPs of Integration

Paramount Global (Formerly ViacomCBS)
01.2017 - 01.2021Read More

Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

Viacom Int’l. - VIMN
01.2015 - 01.2017Read More

Executive Assistant to EVP & General Manager of BET International

BET International; Paramount Channel
01.2012 - 01.2015Read More

Phoenix College

Associate of Applied Science from Paralegal Studies (Phi Theta Kappa)
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St. Joseph’s University

Bachelor of Science from Organizational Management
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Executive Assistant to Chief Credit Officer & Chief Economist

STANDARD & POOR’S
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Executive Assistant to Sr. Strategic Advisor to Paramount’s Office of the CEO

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (Formerly ViacomCBS)
2023 - 01.2026Read More
Gillian Anderson