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Joni Walker

Post Falls,ID

Summary

An accomplished and results-driven Executive Assistant with a track record of success in technology, finance, corporate marketing, and consulting environments. Proven expertise in optimizing workflows, managing complex calendars for senior leadership, and streamlining global travel arrangements. Instrumental in driving efficiency and cost savings, including slashing corporate travel expenses by 20% through vendor negotiations and accelerating project delivery by 15%. A certified professional with a strong command of technical skills, including Office 365, Google Suite, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Concur.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Experian
03.2021 - 05.2025
  • Partnered with technology org (Global Tech, Data Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Engineering) to run complex multi-zone calendars, global travel, approvals, and executive communications; centralized onboarding, expenses, and documentation to increase accuracy and speed.
  • Expedited critical communications and workflows to the CTO, CDO, GM, SVP, and senior leadership across Global Technology, Data Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, and Software Engineering, accelerating project delivery by 15% and minimizing operational bottlenecks.
  • Orchestrated complex calendars for four senior leaders across global technology teams, decreasing scheduling conflicts by 30% and freeing executives to focus on strategic initiatives.
  • Transformed executive travel arrangements for global technology leaders, aligning itineraries with corporate policy and personal preferences, streamlining the planning process, improving travel efficiency by 20%.
  • Improved onboarding and financial workflows by managing Oracle expense reporting and designing a SharePoint onboarding portal, increasing new hire engagement by 15%, and enhancing reporting accuracy.
  • Recognized for outstanding performance and contributions; awarded bonus exceeding 120% of target for FY22-FY25.

Executive Assistant

Deloitte
02.2016 - 06.2020
  • Liaised with partners/directors across consulting and forensic accounting; coordinated high-volume meetings, international travel, and client onboarding; standardized how teams captured and shared client information to keep engagements on track.
  • Facilitated seamless client onboarding across diverse teams, including consulting and forensic accounting, accelerating service delivery timelines by 30%, driving consistent new client billings that grew revenue by 15%.
  • Arranged all travel itineraries, including visa processing, for the leadership team, maintaining 100% compliance with international travel regulations and minimizing travel disruptions.
  • Drove Salesforce adoption to consolidate client meeting logistics, resulting in a 15% enhancement in information transparency across Deloitte service lines, minimizing redundant communications and elevating client satisfaction.

Executive Assistant

Cylance
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Right-hand to the CMO and Sales leadership in a high-growth cybersecurity environment; managed executive communications, external engagements, and priority-aligned event logistics in a rapid cadence.
  • Coordinated communications between the CMO, sales leadership, and external stakeholders, delivering a 99.9% response rate and bolstering the company's professional image in the cybersecurity space.
  • Navigated the CMO's daily schedule, balancing internal demands with external engagements, enabling the CMO to allocate 30% more time to strategic planning sessions.
  • Aligned marketing initiatives with executive leadership, guaranteeing corporate events improved strategic objectives and escalated stakeholder engagement, achieving a 90% positive feedback rating from attendees.

Executive Assistant

Tyco Retail Solutions
06.2011 - 10.2015
  • Owned core EA operations (NDAs, vendor coordination, travel, documentation) and implemented simple systems/SOPs to centralize information, streamline handoffs, and control costs.
  • Steered non-disclosure agreement processes, cutting processing time by 15% through optimized workflows and enhanced vendor relationships, and reduced operational bottlenecks with other departments.
  • Led vendor negotiations for lodging and logistics, slashing corporate travel expenses by 20% and securing profitable contracts, boosting operational efficiency by 15% annually.
  • Pioneered an accessible intranet system utilizing SharePoint, centralizing departmental data and streamlining document retrieval processes, which fostered interdepartmental collaboration and accelerated overall task throughput by 25%.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tustin High School
Tustin, CA

Skills

  • Executive support
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Information confidentiality
  • Travel coordination
  • Meeting planning
  • Project management
  • Conflict management
  • Process improvements
  • Problem-solving

Core Skills

Office 365, Google Suite, Workday, Salesforce, SharePoint, Concur, Teams, Slack, Confluence, Asana, Trello, Oracle Expense Reporting Management, Project Planning/Coordination, Global Travel Coordination, Itinerary Planning, Visa Processing, Workflow Optimization, Process Improvement, Admin Professional Foundations, Google Project Manager Fundamentals, Salesforce Essentials, Workday Basics, What is Scrum

Education And Professional Development

  • Kennesaw State University, 2025-07-01, Six Sigma Principles
  • IAP Career College, 2025-06-01, Certified EA
  • Global PA Academy, 2025-05-01, Executive Assistant Business Partner

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Experian
03.2021 - 05.2025

Executive Assistant

Deloitte
02.2016 - 06.2020

Executive Assistant

Cylance
10.2015 - 02.2016

Executive Assistant

Tyco Retail Solutions
06.2011 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Tustin High School
Joni Walker