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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Software
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Olivia Honegger

Bridgeport,CT

Summary


Effective Project and Administrative Specialist with a proven track record of providing comprehensive support to senior executives by managing high-priority projects and optimizing office operations. Skilled in project coordination, process improvement, and executive support, ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency. Adept at calendar management, travel coordination, and operational oversight, with a keen ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and drive organizational success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant to Founder & Partner | Office Manager

RayLign LLC
06.2024 - Current
  • Manage external vendor relationships, ensuring seamless office operations
  • Oversee office maintenance, repairs, and organizational processes
  • Maintain executive calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel
  • Coordinate complex, multi-city/country travel itineraries
  • Organize and track meeting notes, ensuring follow-up and execution

Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer | Project Specialist

Edgewell Personal Care
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed complex executive calendars and high-level scheduling
  • Planned and executed offsite team-building events to enhance team cohesion
  • Maintained an extensive corporate entity database, ensuring compliance
  • Coordinated multi-city/country travel, handling logistics efficiently
  • Processed and managed team expense reports with accuracy and compliance

People Operations Associate | Chief Technology Officer Support

Bridgewater Associates
01.2010 - 03.2023
  • Led employee experience, engagement, and DEI initiatives for a 500-person Technology Department
  • Designed and executed annual strategic plans, managing budgets over $1M
  • Coordinated and produced 100+ department and team events annually
  • Compiled and presented executive-level reports on department morale and productivity
  • Acted as a liaison between Employee Relations and Management

Executive Assistant to Head of Research Operations

Bridgewater Associates
08.2013 - 01.2019
  • Managed high-volume executive calendars and coordinated travel
  • Facilitated bi-annual performance reviews for a 200-person department
  • Oversaw onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance
  • Managed office space planning, office renovations, and ergonomic design projects

Executive Assistant to Head of Research

Bridgewater Associates
02.2009 - 08.2013
  • Provided strategic administrative support to senior leadership
  • Organized and distributed critical confidential documents for C-suite executives
  • Led and managed CEO weekly departmental meetings
  • Processed expense reports and ensured department-wide compliance adherence

Executive Assistant to Vice Chairman & Senior VP

IMG Media
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Managed complex multi-executive calendars
  • Prioritized and responded to high-volume executive emails
  • Scheduled domestic and international travel for senior leadership
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding high-profile sports and entertainment talent

Executive Assistant & HR Administrator to CFO

The General Theological Seminary (GTS)
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment and employee relations for a 300-employee organization
  • Oversaw union negotiations and benefits administration
  • Spearheaded salary administration, training, and employee engagement programs

Education

Master of Science -

The New School

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

New York University

Skills

  • Project & Program Management
  • Executive & Team Support
  • Event Coordination & Planning
  • Process Improvement & Policy Implementation
  • Budget Management & Expense Reporting
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
  • Employee Engagement & DEI Initiatives
  • Calendar & Travel Management
  • Office management
  • Project management
  • Executive support
  • Strong problem solver

Certification

  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), 2023
  • DEI HR Management - Assessment, Inclusion, and Retention, HRCI Learning Center, 2023
  • Notary Public, Connecticut

Software

Concur, SAP, Workday, Excel, Minute Box, SharePoint, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Trip Easy, Visio


Timeline

Executive Assistant to Founder & Partner | Office Manager

RayLign LLC
06.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer | Project Specialist

Edgewell Personal Care
12.2023 - 05.2024

Executive Assistant to Head of Research Operations

Bridgewater Associates
08.2013 - 01.2019

People Operations Associate | Chief Technology Officer Support

Bridgewater Associates
01.2010 - 03.2023

Executive Assistant to Head of Research

Bridgewater Associates
02.2009 - 08.2013

Executive Assistant to Vice Chairman & Senior VP

IMG Media
01.2006 - 01.2010

Executive Assistant & HR Administrator to CFO

The General Theological Seminary (GTS)
01.2003 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

New York University

Master of Science -

The New School
Olivia Honegger