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Jaclyn Reid

Venice,CA

Summary

Professional, committed, and highly reliable Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience in business administration and supporting senior leaders in fast-paced, customer-focused environments. Consistently delivers exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. Known for a positive, friendly, and engaging manner that builds trust, strengthens cross-functional relationships, and enhances workplace culture.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Operations Specialist

Made In Earth
Venice, USA
03.2020 - Current
  • Oversee daily business operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Lead and manage the delivery of exceptional customer service, providing personalized customer experiences, and strengthening client relationships.
  • Handle client communication across email, phone, and messaging platforms; resolve inquiries promptly and professionally, maintaining same-day response standards.
  • Trained and supported staff, developed procedures, while assisting with administrative processes and operational issues.
  • Maintained sales reporting, invoice processing, inventory, and financial records.
  • Digital content creation and online product descriptions.

USA New Store Opening Manager

Lovisa America
, USA
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Directed end-to-end planning and execution of new store openings across the U.S., ensuring all projects were delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with state, county, and city regulations.
  • Coordinated complex travel, schedules, and on-site visit itineraries for senior executives including the MD, EVP, Global Head of Property, and Leasing Directors, coordinating multi-city trips and time-critical schedules.
  • Managed all business licenses, registrations, inspections, legal documents, and notarized paperwork for 42 new stores, plus 22 stores in the pipeline.
  • Prepared reports, drafted contracts and executive correspondence, and maintained Tenant Allowance registers, tracking payments and rent credits.
  • Managed national team training events, leadership workshops, sales conferences, onboarding schedules, and cross-time-zone video conferences.
  • Managed expense reconciliation, invoice approvals, reimbursement processing, and financial reporting for regional leadership.
  • Coordinated office relocations, including logistics, vendor management, IT setup, inventory organization, and facility readiness.
  • Set up POS systems, IT equipment, and operational tools for new store openings, ensuring full functionality before launch.
  • Managed staff relocations, company vehicle procurement, and corporate phone transitions across multiple states.
  • Negotiated and implemented a new national travel provider, significantly reducing travel spend and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Secured and rolled out a new business licensing compliance partner covering all 50 states, reducing administrative workload and improving accuracy.
  • Successfully planned and delivered the first Lovisa America Culture Conference, a national sales and leadership event.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Lovisa
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provided high-level, confidential support to the CEO and executive team across multiple global departments.
  • Strategic inbox, diary management and coordination of the CEO.
  • Managed complex scheduling, domestic and international travel itineraries, global meeting coordination, teleconferences, and video conferences.
  • Prepared monthly Board reports, collating sales, financial, operations, buying and product data; created presentations and analytical reports for executives.
  • Compile various reports, presentations and statistical data on behalf of CEO.
  • Track executive teams bonus illegibility and maintain KPI spreadsheet.
  • Led office operations, supervised reception and customer service teams, and handled escalated customer issues on behalf of the CEO.
  • Coordinated corporate events, board meetings, the Annual General Meeting, executive workshops, and all office celebrations and functions for 100+ staff.
  • Negotiated vendor agreements, process improvements, and implemented a new global travel booking system saving significant monthly costs.
  • Managed investor relations inbox, scheduled investor/analyst meetings.
  • Expense management, reimbursements, credit-card reconciliations.
  • Supported global relocations, office fit-out projects, and facilities improvements.
  • Managed confidential HR documents, employment contracts, offers, promotions, and HR templates across Australia, Europe, Asia, and the USA.
  • Assisted with salary reviews, bonuses, HR reporting, and visa/sponsorship documentation.
  • Conducted resume screening, phone interviews, scheduling, and reference checks for executive roles.

Administrative Support Manager – Group People and Development

the sussan group (sussan, sportsgirl & suzanne grae)
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provided executive-level support to Group P&D Manager across three major retail brands.
  • Managed diary and scheduling, travel, credit card and expense reconciliations for the leadership team.
  • Issued employment contracts, induction and onboarding documents.
  • Managed HR administration, reporting, org charts, updates to policies and procedures, company intranet website
  • Coordinated staff recognition programs, milestone celebrations, seasonal budgets, corporate health and well-being initiatives, and a health and well-being calendar for head office.

Personal Assistant to Directors & HR

Cummings Flavel McCormack
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Provide executive support to firm Directors and HR Manager, including diary management, inbox triage, meeting prep, and minute taking.
  • Drafted correspondence, engagement letters, proposals, ethical letters, and client communications on behalf of Directors.
  • Managed travel, scheduling, credit card reconciliations, timesheets, WIP, and client debtor management.
  • Manage Xero online accounts and sell online accounting software to firm clients.
  • Coordinated onboarding and offboarding, induction schedules, training, and performance review appointments.
  • Coordinated and planned all firm events, including EOFY and Christmas functions, team-building events, and social committee activities.
  • Manage all staff anniversaries, birthdays and milestone celebrations.

Office Administrator / Client & Corporate Services

Foxrock Consulting
06.2009 - 04.2010
  • Executive assistance, meeting coordination, minute taking, prepared client presentations and travel arrangements.
  • Bookkeeping and accounts.
  • Maintained company website, supported marketing campaigns.

Office Administrator

Balmain Commercial
08.2008 - 04.2009
  • Provided personal assistance to executive partners.
  • Diary management, reporting and expenses.
  • Manage loan and client data, run reports, and credit searches.

Administration Assistant

Victorian Major Events Company
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Provide secretarial support, prepare board documents and proposals.
  • Monitored media coverage and prepared daily press summaries for senior leadership.

Secretary

Servcorp – 101 Collins Street, Melbourne
06.2005 - 05.2008
  • Sales quota (sales performance and sales targets set daily and monthly).
  • Managed a high-volume switchboard (400+ calls/day) and served as front-of-house representative.
  • Scheduled boardrooms, managed client communications, and supported 300+ corporate customers.
  • Programmed Cisco IP phones, voicemail services, prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports, and supported accounting processes.

Receptionist

Speedy Glass & Mirror
11.2004 - 05.2005
  • Scheduled jobs, prepared quotes, processed orders, and delivered customer service in person and over the phone.

Work Experience Program

Sofitel Melbourne
2004 - 2024

Customer Service & Administration

Work Experience Program

Telstra
2002 - 2002

Database upgrades and maintenance & Technology Services Support

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

The Trustforte Corporation
01-2020

MYOB Accounting -

.
01-2009

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Assumption College Kilmore
01-2004

Certificate II -

Hospitality (Operations)
01-2004

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet tight deadlines
  • Trusted professional with a strong sense of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Negotiation skills
  • Creative problem-solving abilities
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and achieve performance targets
  • Trained in five- star customer service
  • Highly resilient and adaptable in any situation
  • Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills
  • Contributes positively and energetically to team culture

Personal Interests

  • Socializing and networking
  • Snowboarding
  • Travel
  • Wellness
  • Food culture, trying new restaurants and discovering local gems
  • Live music

Timeline

Business Operations Specialist

Made In Earth
03.2020 - Current

USA New Store Opening Manager

Lovisa America
06.2019 - 02.2020

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Lovisa
09.2017 - 05.2019

Administrative Support Manager – Group People and Development

the sussan group (sussan, sportsgirl & suzanne grae)
07.2016 - 08.2017

Personal Assistant to Directors & HR

Cummings Flavel McCormack
05.2010 - 05.2016

Office Administrator / Client & Corporate Services

Foxrock Consulting
06.2009 - 04.2010

Office Administrator

Balmain Commercial
08.2008 - 04.2009

Administration Assistant

Victorian Major Events Company
06.2008 - 08.2008

Secretary

Servcorp – 101 Collins Street, Melbourne
06.2005 - 05.2008

Receptionist

Speedy Glass & Mirror
11.2004 - 05.2005

Work Experience Program

Sofitel Melbourne
2004 - 2024

Work Experience Program

Telstra
2002 - 2002

Bachelor of Business Administration -

The Trustforte Corporation

MYOB Accounting -

.

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Assumption College Kilmore

Certificate II -

Hospitality (Operations)
Jaclyn Reid