MARY ELIZABETH ROWE
Staunton,VA
Summary
Senior administrative professional with extensive experience supporting C-suite and senior leadership across corporate, real estate, construction, and creative environments. Known for exceptional organization, polished communication, and the ability to manage complex, fast-moving priorities with calm precision. Adept at executive scheduling, cross-functional coordination, confidential communications, and operational problem-solving. Brings a tech-forward mindset, strong judgment, and a steady presence in high-stakes environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer / Owner
ME Rowe Photography, LLC
Staunton, VA
05.2018 - Current
- Manage all business operations, including scheduling, financials, client communication, and project workflows.
- Guide clients through project goals, creative direction, and final deliverables with clarity and professionalism.
- Maintain brand presence through website content and social media.
- Produce commercial-quality imagery for Shutterstock and Getty Images.
- Balance multiple concurrent projects with precision and strong client rapport.
Office Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
McLean, VA
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversaw daily operations for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)'s 93,000+ RSF global headquarters, supporting senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated executive meetings, large-scale events, and high-visibility client engagements.
- Served as liaison between C-suite leaders, building management, and global teams to ensure consistent delivery of corporate initiatives.
- Prepared and distributed operational reports, including work orders, space utilization, and conference room analytics.
- Supported procedural integration during the Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) merger with HP Enterprise, ensuring continuity and alignment.
Senior Management Support Administrator
Greystar
McLean, VA
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Provided high-level administrative support to a 48-member divisional headquarters, including senior executives.
- Supervised administrative staff and managed payroll with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Oversaw accounts payable and maintained strong vendor relationships.
- Produced monthly operational reports for 20+ management assignments across seven institutional clients.
- Served as IT liaison, resolving system and connectivity issues quickly and effectively.
- Managed service and equipment contracts, reducing corporate expenditures.
- Coordinated conferences and events, including a 675-person annual awards gala.
- Led planning and build-out of a new 15,000+ RSF office, coordinating logistics, vendors, and infrastructure.
Project & Administrative Support Roles
Rogers Electric • Putzel Electric
Atlanta, GA
03.2007 - 02.2011
- Provided administrative and project coordination support across construction and pre-construction environments.
- Managed bid packages, drawings, RFPs, scheduling, work orders, and accounts receivable; tracked purchase orders and invoices; and supported estimators, project managers, and senior leadership.
- Improved estimating processes, customized project workflows, and trained staff across multiple teams to increase efficiency and consistency.
Senior US Reimage Coordinator
Lend Lease • BP Oil
Atlanta, GA
05.2001 - 02.2005
- Played a key role in a $500M, four-year initiative to reimagine more than 9,000 BP Oil sites east of the Rockies.
- Supported 15 senior and operations project managers, conducted research and analysis for business development, and co-led executive-level review meetings and strategy sessions.
- Collaborated with BP’s Reimage Team to develop and manage a database for 15,000 sites, and hired and supervised a team of eight administrative and technical staff supporting nationwide project execution.
Skills
- Executive Support
- Client & Stakeholder Relations
- Project Coordination
- Process Improvement
- C–Suite Calendar & Inbox Management
- Office Operations
- Project Management
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Reporting & Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Photographer / Owner
ME Rowe Photography, LLC
05.2018 - Current
Office Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
05.2016 - 03.2017
Senior Management Support Administrator
Greystar
11.2011 - 06.2015
Project & Administrative Support Roles
Rogers Electric • Putzel Electric
03.2007 - 02.2011
Senior US Reimage Coordinator
Lend Lease • BP Oil
05.2001 - 02.2005