Kallahda (Lahda) Hugee
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with a robust background in providing comprehensive executive support, excelling in managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills drive seamless office operations and enhance productivity. Committed to fostering team collaboration and achieving results while adapting swiftly to evolving needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes that support organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Cisco
Remote
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring optimal time management and prioritization of commitments.
- Managed travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, and presentations to maintain professional communication standards.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
Executive Assistant
Amazon
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Coordinated and prioritized complex calendars for 2 Vice Presidents, managing high-volume scheduling requests, aligning cross-functional meetings, and arranging both domestic and international travel through Concur and Shopify.
- Organized and executed large-scale corporate events, including Thursday Night Football (TNF) launch rooms, executive dinner parties, team offsites, all-hands meetings, and quarterly budget review sessions, ensuring seamless logistics and successful delivery.
- Processed and reconciled expense reports with precision, maintaining detailed financial records and compliance with company policies.
- Created and implemented standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for onboarding new Executive Assistants, while leading orientation and training programs for incoming contractors to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Facilitated and supported recurring leadership forums such as weekly staff meetings and monthly/quarterly roadmap reviews, preparing agendas, coordinating presentations, and distributing comprehensive meeting notes to stakeholders.
- Directed multiple office relocations, overseeing seating transitions from agile to fixed desk arrangements, managing updated seating charts, drafting internal communications, and collaborating with the facilities move team to ensure smooth execution.
Senior Executive Assistant
Bozzuto
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided high-level administrative support to senior leadership, including the Senior Vice President, COO, and CIO, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations across multiple executive offices.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling for multiple executives, coordinating high-volume meeting requests, cross-departmental priorities, and both domestic and international travel arrangements.
- Prepared, edited, and proofread a variety of business documents, presentations, and correspondence, while capturing detailed meeting notes and distributing agendas and minutes to key stakeholders.
- Processed and reconciled expense reports with accuracy, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and maintaining supporting financial documentation for executives across Sales, Marketing, and Property Management.
- Orchestrated 40–50 annual and ad-hoc events, including all-hands meetings, quarterly budget planning sessions, recruiting events, executive offsites, leadership dinners, team-building celebrations, resident appreciation events, and staff trainings.
- Anticipated leadership needs by proactively prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and maintaining a high degree of discretion and professionalism in a fast-paced, confidential environment.
Senior Executive Assistant
Shetler Studios
New York, NY
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Delivered comprehensive executive support to the Artistic Director, Executive Director, and Production Manager, managing confidential matters with discretion and ensuring the smooth operation of their daily business activities.
- Maintained and balanced multiple fast-moving calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings, rehearsals, and production reviews with precision while accommodating last-minute changes.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel logistics, creating detailed itineraries that included transportation, lodging, and meeting schedules to ensure efficient use of executive time.
- Drafted, reviewed, and managed correspondence, including professional emails, letters, and official documents, on behalf of executives to maintain consistent communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Processed and reconciled executive expense reports, maintaining accurate records and compliance with financial protocols.
- Planned and executed company-wide events, including holiday parties, team-building activities, and executive meetings, ensuring seamless logistics and positive participant experiences.
- Provided technical and operational support by resolving ServiceNow tickets, troubleshooting and maintaining IPTV systems, laptops, tablets, phones, and conference room equipment.
- Acted as a liaison between executives, clients, and internal departments, fostering effective communication and ensuring alignment on key initiatives.
- Proactively prioritized competing demands across multiple executives and their teams, consistently meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL12-2016
Skills
- Schedule & Calendar Planning
- Project Management
- Gatekeeper
- Expense Management
- Event planning
- Vendor Management
- Evernote
- Travel Arrangement
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- Salesforce
- Concur
- Slack
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Cisco
10.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant
Amazon
10.2022 - 10.2025
Senior Executive Assistant
Bozzuto
02.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Executive Assistant
Shetler Studios
12.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Full Sail University