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Melinda Madden

Senior Executive Assistant
Dallas/Fort Worth,TX
Melinda  Madden

Summary

Experienced in facilitating smooth communication between senior executives and stakeholders, fostering relationships crucial for effective collaboration. Proficient in providing recommendations to senior executives on time management, prioritization, delegation, and organization. Skilled in coordinating timely submission of reports, preparing agendas, taking minutes/action items, and managing outcomes. Demonstrated ability to generate, synchronize, and oversee various tasks, calendars, and workflows for the executive team while delegating to directs and other EAs. A track record of longevity working closely with executives.

Business administration professional prepared to excel in demanding executive environments. Proven ability to streamline administrative processes, enhancing efficiency and supporting organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently fostering team collaboration and achieving seamless results.

Work History

Microsoft

Executive Business Administrator
01.2024 - 06.2025

Job overview

  • Supporting two senior executives. VP for partners Avanade & Accenture. GM for Industry partners. Both with Global System Integrators (GSI).
  • 2007-2025 (contract expired on 6/30/25)

Microsoft

Senior Executive Business Administrator/Business Manager
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Supported the Executive Global World-Wide Leader (VP) of Customer Service and Support (CSS) for Data & AI, comprising 2,000 directs.
  • (RIF)

Microsoft

Senior Executive Business Administrator/Business Manager
01.2018 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Supported the Executive Global World-Wide Leader (VP) of Customer Service and Support for Dynamics, comprising 1,100 directs.

Microsoft

Senior Executive Business Administrator/Business Manager
01.2007 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Supported the GM of Small to Mid-Market Sales (SMS&P).
  • Supported the VP of Enterprise Partner Sales (EPG), comprising 250 direct reports.
  • Supported the VP of EOU (Enterprise Operations Unit) South Central Region comprising 450 direct reports.
  • (same executive as he advanced into broader roles, he took me with him)

Oracle (formerly Sun Microsystems)

Senior Executive Assistant
01.1999 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Supported the SVP of Support Services, which was a line of business that had 6,500 employees worldwide. The span of direct reports was 8 executives across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Managed 8 EAs reporting into his 8 VPs.
  • Member of the Leadership Team.
  • Maintained 100% ownership of the executive’s calendar.
  • Managed his mail in-box and replied to requests on his behalf.
  • Scheduled domestic travel and complex international travel; travelled with Executive both domestically and internationally to be POC (point of contact) for site visits to manage logistics and participate in meetings.
  • Submitted expenses in a compliant and prompt manner.

Education

TCC
Fort Worth, TX

Graduated with Honors from Marketing

University Overview

Inducted into the International Honor Society of Phi Theta Kappa

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • SharePoint collaboration tools
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Eye for detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Managing multiple projects
  • Company event coordination
  • Driving continuous improvement
  • Process streamlining
  • Identifying best practices
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Flexible schedule
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Superior Calendar Management

Awards

Circle of Excellence: Top Sub – EPG, Circle of Excellence: Top Sub– EPG (two quarters in one year)

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Stellar Calendar Management
  • Budget & Project Management
  • Rhythm of the Business Management
  • Space (seating) Management
  • Active on all Leadership Teams
  • Coaching & Mentoring Junior EAs
  • Facilitating All Hands/Team Events
  • Team Motivation/Morale Events
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Complex Travel/Expense Reporting
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Embracing Daily Business Fluidness
  • Embracing Ambiguity
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Timeline

Executive Business Administrator

Microsoft
01.2024 - 06.2025

Senior Executive Business Administrator/Business Manager

Microsoft
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Executive Business Administrator/Business Manager

Microsoft
01.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Executive Business Administrator/Business Manager

Microsoft
01.2007 - 01.2018

Senior Executive Assistant

Oracle (formerly Sun Microsystems)
01.1999 - 01.2007

TCC

Graduated with Honors from Marketing
Melinda MaddenSenior Executive Assistant
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