Laura L. Schroth
Rochester,NY
Summary
Accomplished Executive Administrative Professional with extensive experience supporting business operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Known for exceptional organizational abilities, sound judgment, strong communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Adept at managing multiple priorities, coordinating across departments, and implementing efficient administrative processes that support organizational success. Trusted team contributor with a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a consistent record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant | Office Manager
Choice One Communications
Rochester
05.1996 - 10.2005
- Executive Support
- Office Management
- Investor Relations Support
- Board of Directors Coordination
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Administration
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Facilities Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Event Planning
- Executive Communications
- Calendar & Travel Management
- Expense Reporting
- Project Management
- Human Resources Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Confidential Information Management
- Strategic Operations Support
Senior Executive Assistant
Conifer Reality
Rochester, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President of People & Culture, and Executive Vice President of Development & Property Management.
- Manage complex calendars and coordinate executive and senior leadership meetings, including internal meetings, board meetings, and external stakeholder engagements.
- Arrange and oversee domestic travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and corporate aircraft scheduling.
- Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, leadership meetings, conference calls, and special events, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics, venues, communications, and catering services.
- Prepare, review, and track monthly expense reports, process invoices, and assist with budget management and financial reporting activities.
- Serve as a primary liaison between executives and internal departments, external partners, vendors, and stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and confidentiality.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization to support operational efficiency and executive initiatives.
- Manage multiple projects and special assignments simultaneously, driving tasks through to successful completion while meeting critical deadlines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate projects, events, and strategic initiatives, ensuring positive outcomes and organizational alignment.
- Administer the corporate American Express (AMEX) program and Concur expense management system, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate reporting.
- Coordinate and manage new office setup projects, including vendor management, equipment procurement, workspace planning, and operational readiness.
- Participate in professional development workshops, training programs, and industry-related learning opportunities to enhance skills and support organizational goals.
Coordinator, Finance | Investor Relations
Constellation Brands
Rochester, NY
10.2005 - 07.2024
- Served as a strategic business partner to senior executives, collaborating closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Corporate Controller, Finance, Revenue Management, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, and Board of Directors to support corporate governance, financial reporting, and investor communication initiatives.
- Coordinated and facilitated Board of Directors and Audit Committee activities, including meeting preparation, agenda development, board materials distribution, minutes management, and follow-up on key action items, ensuring compliance with governance standards and reporting deadlines.
- Supported Investor Relations efforts by assisting with quarterly earnings preparation, shareholder communications, investor presentations, annual meeting logistics, and engagement with institutional investors and external stakeholders.
- Managed highly confidential financial, operational, and strategic information while maintaining strict adherence to corporate governance policies, SEC reporting timelines, and confidentiality requirements.
- Partnered with finance leadership to monitor departmental budgets, track expenditures, reconcile invoices, process purchase orders, and prepare budget variance reports to support fiscal accountability and cost management objectives.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of financial reports, executive dashboards, board presentations, and management reporting packages utilized for strategic decision-making and business performance analysis.
- Coordinated cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Revenue Management, Travel & Events, Internal Audit, and Investor Relations teams to ensure timely execution of key corporate projects and reporting requirements.
- Managed complex executive calendars, prioritizing meetings, earnings-related activities, investor engagements, board meetings, and strategic planning sessions while balancing competing business priorities.
- Streamlined executive communications by managing high-volume correspondence, screening inquiries, coordinating stakeholder responses, and facilitating communication across internal and external business partners.
- Organized domestic and international travel arrangements for executive leadership, including detailed itineraries, expense management, meeting logistics, and investor engagement coordination.
- Developed and maintained efficient administrative processes, document management systems, and reporting procedures that improved operational effectiveness and enhanced executive productivity.
- Supported audit and compliance activities by coordinating documentation requests, maintaining records, tracking deliverables, and liaising with internal and external auditors during audit cycles.
- Prepared executive-level presentations, financial summaries, and briefing materials for board meetings, investor conferences, leadership meetings, and strategic business reviews.
- Built strong relationships with institutional shareholders, external advisors, auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and effective business operations.
Education
Business Administration
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Rochester, NYSkills
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Concur
- ARIBA
- Zoom
- Workday
- Paylocity
- Diligent
- Yardi
- Administration Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Project Management
- Budget Planning
- Schedule Management
- Event Planning
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
Conifer Reality
07.2024 - Current
Coordinator, Finance | Investor Relations
Constellation Brands
10.2005 - 07.2024
Executive Assistant | Office Manager
Choice One Communications
05.1996 - 10.2005
Business Administration
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE