KECIA J. BENSON
New York City Metropolitan Area
Summary
Detail-oriented Executive Assistant with extensive experience in managing complex schedules and coordinating meetings while handling confidential information. Skilled in communication and organization, contributing to efficient office operations and team collaboration. Effectively adapts to changing priorities, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Global Vice President of Customer Success
KRAKEN
05.2026 - Current
- Partner as a trusted strategic ally to the Global VP within a high-growth technology landscape, ensuring alignment on core business priorities.
- Optimized hyper-complex calendars across multiple global time zones, proactively resolving conflicts to reclaim critical leadership focus and deep-work cycles.
- Orchestrated global travel logistics, including visas and multi-city itineraries, ensuring seamless international operations for executive engagements.
- Created Board-level presentations and briefing materials, enabling clear executive communication and informed decision-making.
- Streamlined administrative workflows for sensitive corporate disclosures, improving operational security and transparency across functions.
Senior Executive Assistant
GE AEROSPACE
03.2024 - 07.2026
- Synthesized Board-level presentations and structural enterprise reports for presentation to the senior executive committee.
- Supported Global Vice Presidents within a fast-paced Fortune 500 aerospace enterprise, maintaining seamless daily operational rhythm.
- Administered expense processing and corporate budgeting, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with financial guidelines.
- Designed leadership offsites and employee culture events to enhance cross-functional engagement and strengthen team cohesion.
- Acted as primary gatekeeper and liaison between internal business units, board members, and critical external stakeholders.
- Key Achievement: Successfully optimized executive productivity metrics across multiple global teams while ensuring absolute compliance and confidentiality.
Associate Producer
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS (PRIME VIDEO)
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed production operations across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment on project timelines for successful project delivery.
- Supervised executive scheduling and production logistics to meet project milestones effectively.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline production processes and enhance project timelines.
- Developed comprehensive production schedules, ensuring alignment with creative vision and resource availability.
- Managed logistics for on-location shoots, including permits, equipment rentals, and crew coordination.
Associate Producer
HULU
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Synchronized creative schedules and administrative timelines to meet aggressive network production deadlines.
- Collaborated across operational functions to enhance communication and ensure timely delivery of high-profile projects.
- Coordinated production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of projects within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop engaging content that aligns with audience expectations.
- Managed post-production processes, overseeing editing and sound design to enhance final product quality.
Junior Production Manager
BRAVO TV
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated operational logistics and scheduling pipelines to ensure seamless production in fast-moving live television environments.
- Compiled final production reports while managing administrative demands across cross-functional crews to support timely project completion.
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency across multiple teams.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance product consistency and reduce errors.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of materials for production needs.
Executive Assistant
WARNER MUSIC GROUP
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated administrative support for senior executives, optimizing calendar management to accommodate dynamic scheduling needs.
- Managed client relations as central contact for external partners, high-profile artists, and vendors, enhancing communication and collaboration.
- Oversaw budget reporting, invoice reconciliation, and expense management for executives, ensuring accuracy and timely financial oversight.
Scheduling Coordinator
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL)
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Coordinated administrative operations and developed tracking frameworks to support departmental leadership goals.
- Drafted meeting minutes, agendas, and progress reports for executive teams to ensure effective communication.
- Coordinated scheduling logistics for events, ensuring optimal resource allocation and adherence to timelines.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive calendars to streamline communication among stakeholders.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced scheduling efficiency, reducing conflicts and overlaps.
Office Production Coordinator
FORTY ACRES AND A MULE FILMWORKS
05.2008 - 06.2013
- Coordinated facility operations and administrative support for senior film production leadership to ensure smooth project execution.
- Negotiated vendor agreements and organized localized travel arrangements to support efficient operations in a high-pressure creative office.
- Coordinated production schedules to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline workflows.
- Facilitated on-set logistics, including equipment and crew scheduling.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Communications Arts
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC05-2008
Skills
- Administrative support
- Executive support
- Software & Suites: Microsoft Office (Advanced Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Google Workspace
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Travel coordination
- Travel logistics
- Travel Management Tools
- Meeting planning
- Data Organization
- Excel spreadsheets
- Collab Tools: Slack Microsoft Teams Zoom
- Data confidentiality
- Professional demeanor
- Strong problem solver
- Office management
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Global Vice President of Customer Success
KRAKEN
05.2026 - Current
Senior Executive Assistant
GE AEROSPACE
03.2024 - 07.2026
Associate Producer
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS (PRIME VIDEO)
06.2022 - 01.2023
Associate Producer
HULU
01.2022 - 06.2022
Junior Production Manager
BRAVO TV
01.2021 - 01.2022
Executive Assistant
WARNER MUSIC GROUP
10.2018 - 03.2020
Scheduling Coordinator
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL)
07.2013 - 06.2018
Office Production Coordinator
FORTY ACRES AND A MULE FILMWORKS
05.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Communications Arts
Johnson C. Smith University
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | EXECUTIVE BUSINESS PARTNER | C-SUITE OPERATIONS
Strategic Executive Business Partner with over 12 years of experience driving operational excellence for C-Suite leadership at Fortune 500 companies, including Kraken, GE Aerospace, Warner Music Group, and the NFL. Expert at orchestrating complex global logistics, mastering multi-timezone calendar management, and serving as a proactive liaison for Board-level stakeholders. Proven track record of designing seamless domestic and international travel frameworks and leading cross-functional initiatives that maximize executive productivity and safeguard sensitive corporate interests.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Leadership Support: C-Suite Executive Support | Executive Business Partnership | Board & Stakeholder Relations
- Operations & Logistics: Complex Calendar Management | Global Travel & Multi-City Itineraries | Event & Offsite Planning
- Communication & Strategy: Executive Presentations | Briefing Materials & Agendas | Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management: Strategic Planning | Project Coordination | Vendor & Budget Management | Confidentiality