Laura Bouzi
Plano,TX
Summary
Highly skilled and proactive Executive Assistant with 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, streamlining operations, and executing high-impact corporate events. Adept at complex calendar management, travel coordination, stakeholder communication, and process optimization. Proven ability to reduce administrative burdens, improve executive efficiency, and drive results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant
Game Show Network
Boston, MA
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Managed executive support for the CEO, improving time management and efficiency by 15% through enhanced scheduling, prioritization, and delegation.
- Spearheaded the planning and execution of company-wide meetings, board meetings, and corporate events, leading to a 20% improvement in attendance and engagement.
- Achieved substantial reduction in travel costs via effective itinerary planning.
- Developed executive communication materials, including presentations and reports, enhancing stakeholder engagement.
- Acted as the primary liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
Senior Executive Assistant
INVESCO Retirement Plan Services
Boston, MA
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Managed complex calendars, travel, and administrative processes, cutting scheduling conflicts by 50%.
- Oversaw planning and coordination of corporate events, consistently maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Operational Efficiency: Introduced workflow enhancements that saved executives an average of 10+ hours per week.
- Designed various materials to facilitate both internal and external communications.
- Coordinated corporate events, including investor meetings and leadership offsites, resulting in a 98% satisfaction rate.
Event Manager
GoodWorks International
Johannesburg, Nigeria, Haiti
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Negotiated vendor contracts and streamlined expenses, leading to a 20% reduction in event and travel costs.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Identified potential risks and collaborated with stakeholders to address issues.
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA01.2010
Skills
Executive Support: Complex calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation
Event Planning & Logistics: Board meetings, investor events, company-wide offsites, stakeholder engagements
Process Optimization: Workflow improvements, automation, efficiency strategies
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Written and verbal communication, presentation development Tech Proficiency: Google Suite (Gmail, GCalendar, Drive), Slack, Notion, Workday, MS Office
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
Game Show Network
03.2019 - 12.2024
Senior Executive Assistant
INVESCO Retirement Plan Services
01.2015 - 03.2019
Event Manager
GoodWorks International
03.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelors - Psychology
Georgia Institute of Technology