Melissa Huth
Cary,IL
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive support to senior executives across diverse industries. Expertise in calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reconciliation, with proven ability to optimize executive operations and enhance communication. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools, seeking to leverage extensive experience in a new Executive Assistant role.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Cotiviti Healthcare
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2026 - 10.2026
- Offsite meeting planning
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Prepared agendas for weekly and biweekly meetings
- Managed and prepared expense reports
- Arranged travel
Administrative Assistant
AbbVie
Mettawa, Illinois
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Provide administrative support to senior executives, optimizing daily operations and managing complex calendars for meetings, appointments, and travel.
- Streamlined calendar coordination to improve meeting efficiency for AbbVie cross-functional teams.
- Facilitated communication between executives and stakeholders, organizing and prioritizing messages to ensure timely responses.
- Prepared and edited high-quality correspondence, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
- Planned and executed company events and meetings, managing logistics and coordinating tasks to ensure smooth project management.
Executive Assistant III
Evolent Health
Chicago, Illinois
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported C-Suite Executives including the CEO, COO and the CAO
- Led Administrative team in executing large scale events and projects, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed the Administrative team while overseeing large scale events and projects
- Coordinated internal meeting logistics, prepared agendas, and co-hosted virtual meetings to foster effective organizational communication.
- Organized off-site meetings, managing hotel accommodations, meeting space contracts, catering, and post-meeting activities to deliver successful events.
- Coordinated logistics for off-site meetings, including venue selection and agenda planning., overseeing hotel accommodations, meeting space contracts, catering, and post-meeting activities.
Travel & Expense Associate
Crepes-A-Latte
Vernon Hills, Illinois
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated logistics for event-related travel, including hotel bookings, flight reservations, and ground transport, resulting in organized and timely itineraries for attendees.
- Oversaw Concur expense management system, improving report accuracy and compliance through streamlined processes.
- Maintained precise financial records using QuickBooks, enabling effective transaction management and enhancing bookkeeping efficiency.
Site Manager
Sutton Place Apartments
Ocala, Florida
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Ensured compliance with HUD, Section 8, and LIJHTC regulations through effective management of tenant documentation and certifications.
- Verified tenant eligibility and maintained organized waiting list, adhering to federal guidelines.
- Directed staff and coordinated with vendors to uphold property standards while resolving tenant disputes and reducing account delinquencies.
Corporate Finance Assistant
Stephens Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Delivered executive support to senior leadership, optimizing daily operations and improving workflow efficiency.
- Prepared and managed expense reports with precision, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
- Coordinated calendars, travel itineraries, and maintained contact databases, enhancing organizational communication.
Executive Assistant
Sterne Agee & Leach, Inc. via Office Team
Chicago, Illinois
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to a senior executive team, effectively managing complex scheduling and travel logistics to improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics and execution for two key stock offerings, demonstrating meticulous project management skills and attention to detail.
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
The Kenrich Group LLC
Chicago, Illinois
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Prepared and edited confidential documents, managed monthly client invoicing, and coordinated travel arrangements for executives.
- Enhanced office efficiency by resolving IT and phone system issues and organizing corporate events to improve process flow and employee engagement.
- Supported human resources efforts by conducting recruitment activities, processing new hire paperwork, and managing annual benefit enrollments.
Temporary Administrative Support
Office Team
Chicago, Illinois
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Executed diverse administrative tasks and maintained accurate calendar schedules for senior staff, ensuring seamless office operations.
- Organized travel itineraries and compiled monthly expense reports, improving travel logistics and financial administration efficiency.
Executive Assistant
Pearl Meyer & Partners
Chicago, Illinois
03.2001 - 10.2007
- Managed executive schedules and travel arrangements, ensuring the seamless execution of business meetings and client interactions.
- Prepared expense reports, reconciled billing accounts, and managed overdue invoice collections to support financial operations.
- Assisted in business development by organizing client events, creating marketing materials, and researching potential clients.
Education
International Academy of Design & Technology
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Comprehensive Support for Executive-Level Staff
- Calendar Management
- Travel Coordination
- Expense Reconciliation
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Haymarket
- Salesforce
- Zappier
- Asana
- Google Workspace
- Concur
- Workday
- Survey Monkey
- Calendly
- RedTail
- QuickBooks
- Notarizing and Apostille Documents
- Mondaycom
Certification
Illinois Notary
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Cotiviti Healthcare
03.2026 - 10.2026
Administrative Assistant
AbbVie
08.2024 - 03.2026
Executive Assistant III
Evolent Health
03.2022 - 06.2024
Travel & Expense Associate
Crepes-A-Latte
09.2021 - 03.2022
Site Manager
Sutton Place Apartments
11.2017 - 10.2020
Corporate Finance Assistant
Stephens Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2017
Executive Assistant
Sterne Agee & Leach, Inc. via Office Team
09.2014 - 04.2015
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
The Kenrich Group LLC
07.2009 - 12.2013
Temporary Administrative Support
Office Team
05.2008 - 07.2009
Executive Assistant
Pearl Meyer & Partners
03.2001 - 10.2007
International Academy of Design & Technology