Maria Changalidi
East Wenatchee
Summary
Highly organized Executive Assistant with notable experience in both public and private sector administrative support. Skilled in managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel, and overseeing high-level meeting preparation. Strong administrative skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM systems. Excellent track record in handling sensitive information with discretion, and maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrated success in time management, improving organizational processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing strategic solutions for efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C-Suite Executive Assistant
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Comprehensively supported 6-person executive leadership team (President and CEO; CFO; COO; CIO; General Counsel; Managing Director of Business Development), managing schedules and departmental correspondence
- Assisted with various research and outreach efforts
- Directly communicated with Board members, coordinating internal and external meetings
- Actively involved in corporate event planning and ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives
- Handled confidential information with discretion, maintaining organization and efficiency, and closely collaborating with internal HR, Legal, and Marketing teams
- Provided as-needed support to office management team
Freelance Digital Content Producer
Spinifex Group
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Content proof and editing support, with QA/QC and A/B testing across various digital platforms
- Worked with third-party vendors on logistics and timely delivery
Associate Producer
Spinifex Group
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported production workflows, managed event logistics, and maintained client, vendor, and team communications
- Owned time and budget allocation for various global projects
- Coordinated assets delivery, with on-location oversight
Coordinator for the Office of the Executive Director (contract)
Teach For America
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed executive correspondence
- Oversaw data entry, electronic filing, and teamwork initiatives to streamline office operations
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (contract)
District Equity
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Provided executive support, managed scheduling, and proofread organizational documents
- Oversaw office relocation search and moving efforts
- Assisted with administrative tasks, maintaining confidentiality
Head of Marketing, Investor Relations
Churchill Real Estate
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Handled investor outreach and correspondence
- Managed project coordination, vendor communication, marketing strategy, and business process improvements
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (contract)
Arkadium
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Directly supported the CEO, handling her e-mail communication, work and personal schedules, and press inquiries
- Handled confidential information and assisted with management team and Board meetings
Administrative Assistant, Dean's Office
New York University
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided administrative support, proofread documents, and managed departmental correspondence
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
New York University, College of Arts & Science
New York, NY12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA06-2025
Skills
- Executive administrative support
- Logistics and schedule management
- Advanced MS office suite
- Google suite
- Adobe
- Human resources management (HRM)
- QA/QC
- Project management
- Risk management
- Confidentiality management
- Strategic planning
- Executive communication
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Data organization
- Project coordination
- Event planning
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Timeline
C-Suite Executive Assistant
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
10.2021 - 12.2024
Freelance Digital Content Producer
Spinifex Group
12.2020 - 12.2022
Associate Producer
Spinifex Group
04.2019 - 08.2020
Coordinator for the Office of the Executive Director (contract)
Teach For America
03.2019 - 07.2019
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (contract)
District Equity
01.2019 - 03.2019
Head of Marketing, Investor Relations
Churchill Real Estate
10.2017 - 11.2018
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (contract)
Arkadium
05.2017 - 09.2017
Administrative Assistant, Dean's Office
New York University
01.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
New York University, College of Arts & Science
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Wenatchee Valley College