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Nancy A Kostka

Nancy A Kostka

Las Vegas,USA

Summary

Highly competent administrative professional with 10+ years supporting executive leaders in top notch organizations through management/support of programs, services, business operations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Poised to achieve company goals with grace and grit.

Work History

Executive Support to the President

Fimat Futures USA. Inc.
  • Company Overview: Brokerage Firm
  • Liaison to NY/Paris offices; Travel planner and Human Resources role
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks at Executive Level in multiple languages

Director of Excursions Office

Club Méditerranée, Club Med Inc.
  • Tour Conductor/Guide to archeological sites in Colorado & Mexico & North Africa
  • Managed multilingual, multinational team of globe trekkers
  • Public speaking role highlighting historical and cultural aspects of ancient civilizations in three languages
  • Conducted sales packages via promotional campaigns, marketing/advertising
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for growth.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

Global Child Health and Life Support Program & Global Business Development Assistant

American Academy of Pediatrics
2014 - 2024
  • Provided administrative/programmatic support to global child health team (educational/translated material access, course listings, inventory of material for field testing, rollouts, workshops)
  • Point peron for program implementation (how to become trained, contacts, mentorship information)
  • Customer Service Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) front line healthcare providers and instructo
  • Aided Technical Advisors, grant funders, and fee-for-service Program Managers (contracts/invoices, travel/visa arrangements, translation, telementoring support)
  • Staffed National Conference & Exhibition Booth International Reception, (Pediatric Societies, international institutions)
  • Interdepartmental liaison (products/programs/services)
  • Collaborated across all departments to advance Academy’s mission and leverage 67,000 members (Global Child Health, Marketing/Publishing, Education, Advocacy/Policy, Membership, Digital Communication, Mental/Behavioral Health, Subspecialties)
  • Calendar management and travel arrangements
  • International Speaking Engagement Planniong for Senior Leadership participation in scientific conferences, annual conventions, and special events related to newborn, adolescent, child health
  • Engaged with customers to build business relationships.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Wheels, Inc.
2012 - 2014
  • Direct C-Level support: extensive calendar management, travel (commercial & private); client appointments
  • Planned high level Board of Director meetings (agenda, decks, confidential books, catering)
  • Collaborated with departments for reporting and planning: Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing
  • Main contact for CEO’s external philanthropic affiliations: museums, hospitals, universities, and clubs

Senior Administrator/Executive Assistant

Société Générale
1995 - 2011
  • Executive support to five corporate finance marketing officers of Fortune 500 clients in a fast-paced multi-lingual corporate environment where bankers generated U$ 55M in revenue
  • Point person for New York (Regional) & Paris (Head Office) re: Accounting, Legal/Compliance, Human Resources
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration: IT, disaster recovery, facilities management, language classes, and vendors
  • Supported executive leadership through calendar management, travel coordination, correspondence drafting, meeting preparation, among other tasks.
  • Provided exceptional customer service as the first point of contact for clients, resolving issues promptly and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
1985

French practice certificate - Certificat Pratique de Français Commercial et Economique

Chambre De Commerce Et D’Industrie De Paris
1985

Skills

  • High-Level Administrative Support
  • Interdepartmental Liaison
  • Calendar Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Positive Can-Do Attitude
  • Adaptable
  • Multi-Tasker
  • Client interactions

Languages

French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Music/Performances
  • Gardening/Nature
  • Cuisine/Gatherings
  • Travel and Ancient Civilizations

Timeline

Executive Support to the President

Fimat Futures USA. Inc.

Director of Excursions Office

Club Méditerranée, Club Med Inc.

Global Child Health and Life Support Program & Global Business Development Assistant

American Academy of Pediatrics
2014 - 2024

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Wheels, Inc.
2012 - 2014

Senior Administrator/Executive Assistant

Société Générale
1995 - 2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

DePaul University

French practice certificate - Certificat Pratique de Français Commercial et Economique

Chambre De Commerce Et D’Industrie De Paris

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