Melissa L. Raney
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Executive Assistant with 13 years of experience supporting C-suite executives and board members in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring operational efficiency. Expertise in meeting planning, database management, and project assistance, contributing to organizational success. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and strong urgency in addressing the needs of senior leaders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant to Partners and CEOs
Madera Companies
Lubbock, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Serve as a key member of the executive office, providing high-level support across multiple portfolio companies while ensuring alignment among partners, department heads, and administrative functions.
- Support partners across multiple portfolio companies, aligning executive priorities and ensuring consistent coordination among leadership teams.
- Manage complex executive calendars across several time zones, juggling shifting priorities while protecting critical focus time.
- Oversee executive inboxes; draft, edit, and respond to internal and external communications in each leader’s voice with professionalism and discretion.
- Coordinate all executive travel, including private aviation logistics, ground transportation, and high-touch itineraries; maintain aircraft stocking and readiness.
- Prepare leadership for strategy sessions by organizing materials, confirming attendees, and supporting presentation development.
- Compile and distribute detailed board packets, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery ahead of meetings.
- Record and maintain formal minutes and documentation for board and senior leadership meetings.
- Drive process improvements that streamline communication flow and improve efficiency across leadership teams.
- Act as primary point of contact for internal teams, investors, and outside partners, maintaining strong relationships and timely follow-through.
VP, Lending Assistant to Chief Lending Officer
First Bank and Trust
Lubbock, TX
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Provided executive and board-level support to the Chief Lending Officer while serving in a leadership role over a high-performing administrative team.
- Led a team of four, managing three direct reports and overseeing performance, training, and workload allocation.
- Prepared and assembled comprehensive board packets, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution ahead of meetings; recorded and maintained formal board and leadership meeting documentation.
- Oversaw client communications, compliance processes, and loan documentation.
- Guided staff through merger and acquisition transitions, training teams on new systems and maintaining workflow continuity.
- Implemented procedures that reduced turnaround times and improved accuracy.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Executive support and board assistance
- Calendar management
- Inbox and communication management
- Travel coordination
- Process optimization
- Operational effectiveness
- M&A and transition assistance
- Stakeholder relations
- Meeting organization
- Minute-taking and follow-up
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Board President, CASA of the South Plains, 2015–2017
- Secretary, Frenship Foundation Board, 2020–2026
- VP of Membership, Oakridge PTA
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant to Partners and CEOs
Madera Companies
02.2020 - Current
VP, Lending Assistant to Chief Lending Officer
First Bank and Trust
01.2008 - 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Texas Tech University