MARIA CHILDS
Independent Contractor
New York
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Strategic Executive Assistant with 12+ years of experience supporting C-level leadership in corporate and government environments. Combines a B.B.A. in Finance with CSPO certification to anticipate executive needs, drive operational priorities, and manage complex global logistics. Known for discretion, precision, and strong stakeholder coordination in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Executive Assistant to C-Level Executives
1 Year 3 Months- Primary liaison for stakeholders, ensuring alignment with executive priorities
- Optimized executive calendars, reducing scheduling conflicts by 30%
- Managed international travel logistics including real-time adjustments
- Negotiated vendor contracts reducing costs by 15%
Executive Assistant & Operations Lead
7 Months- Managed high-volume executive calendars for senior leadership
- Prepared confidential reports and executive briefings
- Reconciled expense reports in coordination with finance teams
Executive Assistant & Marketing Project Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Tracked project timelines and mitigated risks
- Coordinated cross-time-zone executive meetings
- Managed agendas and follow-up action items
Executive Assistant to Engineering Leadership
1 Year 1 Month- Supported leadership across global schedules and product cycles
- Facilitated meetings and documented outcomes for accountability
Executive Assistant & Benefits Project Coordinator
7 Years 6 Months- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations
- Improved workflows increasing efficiency and data accuracy
- Acted as liaison across departments and stakeholders
Education
B.B.A. - Business Management & Finance
Skills
Executive Partnership: Calendar management
meeting coordination
project ownership
Financial & Analytical: Budget tracking
expense reporting
data analysis
Global Logistics: International travel
visas
itinerary planning
Operations & Compliance: Regulatory adherence
workflow improvement
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) | Scrum Alliance
Timeline
Executive Assistant to C-Level Executives
Independent Contractor
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Executive Assistant & Operations Lead
Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
10.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Executive Assistant & Marketing Project Manager
Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
09.2022 - 10.2024Read More
Executive Assistant to Engineering Leadership
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
08.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Executive Assistant & Benefits Project Coordinator
City of New York
02.2014 - 08.2021Read More
Brooklyn College
B.B.A. from Business Management & Finance
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