KRISTI TAYLOR
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Experienced professional in executive support and office management. Skilled at effectively coordinating schedules, managing communications, and handling confidential information with utmost discretion. Demonstrates a strong commitment to team collaboration and consistently achieves high-impact results. Renowned for adaptability, reliability, exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities. Proficient in calendar management, complex travel arrangements, and project coordination, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO
Ascent Global Logistics
01.2024 - Current
- Offer outstanding and strategic assistance to the CEO and executive team.
- Manage executive calendars by coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings, events and conferences.
- Manage executives' complex and frequently changing travel arrangements.
- Assist executive team with major initiatives and projects.
- Retain and update corporate files to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
- Increased efficiency in contract management by utilizing technology tools to track progress and deadlines.
- Led cost-saving efforts through strategic vendor negotiations and contract management.
- Streamlined expense report processing through implementation of an online submission platform, increasing efficiency for both employees and finance teams alike.
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO
GCL (Rock-it Cargo)
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided exceptional professional support to the CEO and 8 Board Members.
- Managed high-priority projects with tight deadlines for successful completion and on-time delivery.
- Handled complex domestic and international travel itineraries, ensuring a smooth experience for 6 executives.
- Provided exceptional support during board meetings by preparing materials, recording minutes, and following up on action items promptly.
- Managed and updated confidential databases and records, ensuring accuracy and security.
- Coordinated 6 company-wide events annually, streamlining logistics to ensure the successful execution of all event components.
- Boosted staff morale through effective recognition programs that acknowledged employee achievements regularly.
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO
MNX Global Logistics
01.2012 - 06.2019
- Delivered outstanding professional support to the CEO and Board Members.
- Managed schedules, events and travel plans for conferences, meetings and seminars, as well as domestic and international trips for 11 executives.
- Coordinated complex annual meeting involving multiple presenters, high number of global attendees and robust budget encompassing livestream production, remote location arrangements and senior executive accommodations.
- Managed corporate filings for all company entities (domestic and international) ensuring that Director/Officer details remain current.
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives through diligent expense tracking and budget management for departmental costs.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Provision Ministry Group
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Provided administrative support to CEO and CFO in a variety of capacities, including, scheduling, travel arrangements, telephone coverage, database management and special projects.
Executive Assistant to the President
Ford Motor Company
02.2001 - 12.2008
- Enhanced executive efficiency by managing and prioritizing the daily schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements for the President and Vice President.
Executive Assistant to Vice President
Ameriquest Mortgage
12.1999 - 01.2001
- Delivered executive support to the Vice President and the Training department (12 employees), ensuring smooth operations and efficiency.
Executive Assistant / Travel Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
01.1994 - 09.1999
- Provided directorial support to the Product Development team (8 employees).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.1995
Skills
- High confidentiality and discretion
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Expert scheduling management
- Multifaceted travel logistics
- Concurrent task management
- Proactive problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Corporate governance and compliance
Administrative Highlights
- Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, Ascent Global Logistics - Achieved immediate cost savings of $1 million in travel and entertainment expenses.
- Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, Global Critical Logistics (Rock-it Cargo) - Achieved savings of 22% in travel expenses through contract negotiations with hotels and rental car agencies.
- Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, MNX Global Logistics - Secured a 31% reduction in fees with the mail service provider by consolidating all accounts under a single account.
- Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO, Provision Ministry Group - Created dashboard reports for the Board of Directors to effectively communicate key business objectives and performance metrics.
- Executive Assistant to President, Lincoln Mercury - Developed and deployed a budgetary database to efficiently manage and analyze expense report data, which was adopted across all 17 regional offices.
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO
Ascent Global Logistics
01.2024 - Current
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO
GCL (Rock-it Cargo)
07.2019 - 12.2023
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO
MNX Global Logistics
01.2012 - 06.2019
Executive Administrative Assistant
Provision Ministry Group
01.2009 - 12.2011
Executive Assistant to the President
Ford Motor Company
02.2001 - 12.2008
Executive Assistant to Vice President
Ameriquest Mortgage
12.1999 - 01.2001
Executive Assistant / Travel Coordinator
The Walt Disney Company
01.1994 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fullerton
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