Maria Candido
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Office Manager with experience supporting executive leadership. Proven ability to prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and improve operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Confidential Executive Client
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Provide direct support to a CEO and private household, managing schedules, appointments, and priorities
- Coordinate logistics including travel, reservations, and events, ensuring seamless execution
- Handle confidential information with a high level of discretion and professionalism
- Communicate with vendors and service providers while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Anticipate needs and implement proactive solutions to support daily operations
Office Manager / Operations Support
BlackEdge Capital
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Support day-to-day operations of a fast-paced trading firm while working closely with leadership
- Manage scheduling, meetings, and office logistics while proactively supporting operational priorities
- Assist with recruiting processes, including candidate coordination, scheduling, and communication
- Handle billing and expense tracking, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Communicate with vendors, internal teams, and external partners to resolve issues efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana University
IN05-2029
English As A Second Language (ESL) -
Triton College
05-2022
Associate of Science - Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo
Brazil12-2020
Skills
- Executive calendar management and scheduling
- Written and verbal communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Expense tracking and billing coordination
- Vendor and stakeholder communication
- Confidential information handling
- Problem-solving and process improvement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Office Manager / Operations Support
BlackEdge Capital
09.2022 - Current
Personal Assistant
Confidential Executive Client
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana University
English As A Second Language (ESL) -
Triton College
Associate of Science - Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo