Kelly Redding
Marshall,VA
Summary
Executive Administrative Assistant and trusted Business Partner with 25+ years of broad, hands-on experience supporting Executives. Skilled in complex travel coordination, expense management, corporate document production, purchase order oversight, and planning large-scale trade shows and events. Known for exceptional attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency. Energetic, proactive, and highly organized professional committed to delivering seamless executive support and operational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Sr. Director, CX RRA, Strategy, Planning & Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
San Jose, California
11.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive administrative and business support to Sr. Director of Recurring Revenue Acceleration, enabling effective operations for a team of 80+ employees.
- Managed key business operations using Cisco’s internal tools, overseeing purchase order creation, tracking, and lifecycle management to ensure operational efficiency.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Vice President, CX Renewals, Americas
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
07.2019 - 11.2025
- Provided high-level administrative and business support to the Vice President of the Americas Renewals Organization, serving a team of 350+ employees.
- Coordinated executive calendar, managed meeting logistics, and oversaw travel and expense processes to ensure efficient use of the Vice President's time.
- Utilized Cisco’s internal tools to support business operations, including KSO’s, personnel requisitions, and full lifecycle purchase order management.
- Partnered closely with Strategy & Planning, Operations, and Finance teams to drive business initiatives, coordinate stakeholder alignment, and execute All Hands meetings and key deliverables.
- Created ad hoc reports on headcount, employee recognition, expenses, and work anniversaries to enhance organizational visibility and aid in strategic planning.
- Managed and prioritized a high volume of executive communications, including email, Teams messages, and text correspondence, ensuring timely follow-through and confidentiality.
- Executed logistics for large-scale offsite meetings, partnering with vendors to deliver seamless events on time and within budget.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Chief of Staff, Global Security Sales Organization
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Delivered high-level executive support to the Chief of Staff, Global Security Sales, and the Sr. Director of Strategy, Planning & Operations within a 900+ employee organization.
- Partnered closely with Strategy & Planning, Operations, Finance, and Communications teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of key business initiatives.
- Prioritized and managed high volume of executive communications, including email, Teams messages, and text correspondence, ensuring timely follow-through and maintaining confidentiality.
- Partnered with hotels and vendors to ensure staying within budget for a large scale, multi-day Summit with 150 + GSSO principals and global attendees.
- Processed and submitted executive expenses with accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to corporate policy.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to VP, Technologies and Operations; GM/VP, Digital Portfolio Group; VP, Platforms
GANNETT DIGITAL
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to multiple executives across locations, facilitating seamless operations.
- Managed detailed calendars and scheduling for internal and external meetings on behalf of three Vice Presidents, ensuring optimal time management.
- Coordinated complex travel arrangements for executives, including weekly bookings and itinerary management, to optimize time efficiency.
- Created, submitted, and managed expense reports for three Vice Presidents and their respective teams, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Supported Human Resources and Recruiting teams with administrative tasks that contributed to efficient hiring and onboarding processes.
- Planned and executed team-building events onsite and offsite, enhancing team engagement and collaboration.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to SVP, Engineering
AOL
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Organized and managed executives' calendars, coordinating meetings, travel, document preparation, presentations, and special corporate events to optimize time management.
- Coordinated visa processing for executives traveling to AOL International locations, facilitating seamless global operations and enhancing international collaboration.
- Managed expense reports for executives, ensuring accurate submissions and timely reimbursements in compliance with corporate policies.
- Functioned as the primary point of contact for all inquiries, correspondence, and office visits for Executives.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to VP, Product and 3 Directors, Client, Safety, and Mail
AOL
08.2004 - 10.2007
- Streamlined calendar management for executives, coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, document preparation, and special events to enhance scheduling efficiency.
- Executed comprehensive administrative tasks, including event planning, budget maintenance, and expense tracking to support organizational operations.
- Oversaw and optimized multi-million-dollar departmental budget, encompassing purchase order entry, vendor payment tracking, vendor communications, licensing agreements and renewals for hardware and software needs.
- Coordinated interview schedules and arrangements for executives across multiple teams to facilitate timely recruitment processes. for Executives across multiple teams.
CATERIGING MANAGER
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
01.2001 - 10.2001
- Negotiated contracts for transportation, lodging, and catering, enhancing service quality while controlling costs.
- Oversaw full logistical cycle and budget tracking for each event, ensuring seamless execution and financial accountability.
- Collaborated with clients and managers to define event goals and deliver tailored solutions to meet objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with third-party developers and vendors, ensuring timely and effective event execution.
- Coordinated booth preparation and breakdown, overseeing equipment shipping, staging, audiovisual, and lighting logistics.
- Organized event registration processes, including check-in, distribution of literature and books, and handling correspondence.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Regional Vice President
SBC Datacomm
06.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed marketing and administrative functions for Regional Vice President, including trade show planning, purchase order administration, budget maintenance, travel coordination, and corporate calendar management to ensure seamless operations.
- Executed corporate events for office branch, overseeing tabletop displays for seminars, trade shows, and customer-facing events to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Provided administrative support to two Directors, assisting with individual projects and tasks to drive departmental objectives.
- Administered purchase orders for the Federal group, overseeing monthly accruals, invoice processing, and financial documentation.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding process, ensuring timely computer and equipment setup, security access, and mainframe user ID creation for smooth integration into the team.
- Processed, tracked, and manually billed sales orders, supporting timely and accurate order management.
Education
High School -
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA06-1993
Skills
- Webex and Teams
- Outlook
- Workday
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Concur
- SharePoint
- Team Space
- Smart Buy
- Avature
- SFDC
Accomplishments
2x Super NOVA Award Winner
Timeline
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Sr. Director, CX RRA, Strategy, Planning & Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
11.2025 - Current
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Vice President, CX Renewals, Americas
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
07.2019 - 11.2025
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Chief of Staff, Global Security Sales Organization
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
06.2015 - 07.2019
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to VP, Technologies and Operations; GM/VP, Digital Portfolio Group; VP, Platforms
GANNETT DIGITAL
01.2012 - 06.2015
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to SVP, Engineering
AOL
10.2007 - 12.2011
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to VP, Product and 3 Directors, Client, Safety, and Mail
AOL
08.2004 - 10.2007
CATERIGING MANAGER
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
01.2001 - 10.2001
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to Regional Vice President
SBC Datacomm
06.1997 - 01.2001
High School -
Chantilly High School