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New York City,NY

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Executive Administrator, Legal & FinanceExecutive AssistantTemporary Internal Recruiting CoordinatorTemporary Administrator for the COVID-19 Mandate ProgramParent Coordinator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: New York City, NY
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$100000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsWork from home option401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Operations-focused professional with 10+ years of experience partnering with executive leadership across legal, finance, HR, and organizational operations. While formally titled Executive Assistant, my scope has consistently extended beyond traditional administrative support to include optimizing workflows, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, strengthening compliance processes, and supporting executive decision-making, and the execution of high-priority business objectives. Known for discretion, operational rigor, and the ability to bridge strategy and execution in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Executive Administrator, Legal & Finance

The Guardian
New York, New York
10.2023 - Current
  • Partner closely with the General Counsel and SVP of Finance and Operations to support executive decision-making, prioritization, and execution across 10–15 concurrent legal and financial initiatives at any given time.
  • Own and optimize operational workflows supporting governance, executive communications, and cross-functional coordination, contributing to an estimated 25–30% improvement in response time and follow-through on leadership-driven requests.
  • Act as a connective point between executive leadership and internal teams, ensuring alignment, clarity, and follow-through on priorities.
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements that strengthen execution, accountability, and information flow.
  • Manage highly sensitive legal and financial information with discretion and sound judgment.

Executive Assistant

Ichnos Glenmark Innovation
New York, New York
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported CEO and U.S. Executive leadership with operational execution, strategic coordination, and executive communications.
  • Coordinated operational execution and executive communications across 5+ functional areas, improving workflow consistency and cross-functional leadership responsiveness.
  • Implemented workflow improvements that reduced turnaround time for executive requests by approximately 20%.
  • Prepared executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations for leadership planning and decision-making.

Temporary Internal Recruiting Coordinator

Aquent
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported recruiting operations through the coordination of candidate pipelines, interviews, and hiring workflows.
  • Improved workflow efficiency and maintained compliance throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Temporary Administrator for the COVID-19 Mandate Program

Aquent
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Supported program operations and compliance initiatives tied to COVID-19 regulatory requirements.
  • Developed tracking systems that improved reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.

Parent Coordinator

NYC Department of Education
12.2019 - 11.2020
  • Served as liaison between school leadership, families, and community partners to support student-focused initiatives.
  • Managed confidential data and strengthened communication and access protocols.

School Coordination Agent

New York City Police Department
03.2017 - 12.2019
  • Supported daily operations and coordination for school environments serving over 300 students, staff, and families.
  • Acted as a liaison between school leadership, city agencies, and families to support operational continuity.
  • Documented incidents, maintained detailed reports, and supported compliance with city and departmental policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Capella University
Online
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Honors/Regents High School, Pathways College Preparatory School
Queens, NY
01.2010

Skills

  • Executive Operations
  • Business Operations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Execution
  • Process Improvement
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Governance & Compliance Support
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Executive Communications
  • Initiative Tracking & Follow-Through
  • Legal & Finance Operations Support
  • Confidential Information Management

Certification

Apprenticeship training at New York State Department of Labor | Human Resources Analytics at Coursera |Leadership & Communication at UC Berkeley Executive Education | Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations at Coursera |Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies at Coursera | Lean Six Sigma Foundations - Yellow Belt | Finance for Operations Directors

Timeline

Executive Administrator, Legal & Finance

The Guardian
10.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant

Ichnos Glenmark Innovation
09.2022 - 08.2023

Temporary Internal Recruiting Coordinator

Aquent
05.2022 - 08.2022

Temporary Administrator for the COVID-19 Mandate Program

Aquent
01.2022 - 05.2022

Parent Coordinator

NYC Department of Education
12.2019 - 11.2020

School Coordination Agent

New York City Police Department
03.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Capella University

High School Diploma -

Honors/Regents High School, Pathways College Preparatory School

Accomplishments

EXCELLENCE AWARD, Ichnos Glenmark Innovation, 12/01/22

Early Experience

Operations, HR, and Administrative Support

New York, NY

Human Resources Assistant — Elite Innovative & Design LLC, 2016-2017
Temporary Administrative Assistant — Solomon Page,  2015-2016
Temporary Administrative Assistant — Robert Half, 2014-2015

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