Mbango Oma
Summary
A dedicated and detail-oriented professional with over seven years of experience in senior-level administrative assistance and two years of experience in project management. Adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and ensuring smooth office operations. Proven track record in successfully planning and executing projects, improving efficiency, and fostering collaboration across departments. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality support and achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
The New York Times Company
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Provided high-level administrative support to senior executives by managing their schedules, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel
- Managed over 50 incoming calls and emails per day from clients
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Assisted in executive-led projects, conduct research, and track progress, directly contributing to achieving strategic goals such as departmental efficiency and expanding market reach
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Project Manager
Integrated Community Services
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Executive Assistant
Integrated Community Services
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed executives' schedules, coordinated virtual meetings, and arranged travel, ensuring seamless operations
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Supported telehealth projects ensuring timely completion of milestones and deliverables. These efforts were instrumental in achieving key objectives within ICS, particularly enhancing patient access and improving the delivery of telehealth services
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Goucher College
05-2020
Skills
- Executive support
- Administrative support
- Project management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Slack, Google Workspace and Workday
- Proficient in budgeting, scheduling, and resource management
- Strong problem solver
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Expense reporting
Timeline
Executive Assistant
The New York Times Company
11.2021 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Integrated Community Services
06.2019 - 11.2021
Executive Assistant
Integrated Community Services
01.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Goucher College
Similar Profiles
Chuck DeBordChuck DeBord
Newspaper Courrier at New York Times / Times UnionNewspaper Courrier at New York Times / Times Union
Christopher BetancourtChristopher Betancourt
IT Support Specialist at The New York TimesIT Support Specialist at The New York Times
Melanie Del OrbeMelanie Del Orbe
Executive Assistant - News Operations at The New York TimesExecutive Assistant - News Operations at The New York Times