Porsha Stepney
Westfield,NJ
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant (Various contract roles)
Blackstone
03.2025 - Current
- Personal Assistant/House Manager
- Confidential Private Equity Principal
- Acted as the central point of contact for all scheduling and communications, shielding the Principal from low-priority interruptions and providing weekly briefings to keep the upcoming days organized and efficient.
- Served as a trusted liaison for high-profile investors and partners, managing every interaction with a high level of personal touch while maintaining total discretion regarding the Principal's private business and net worth.
- Took the lead on polishing presentations and portfolio reports for client meetings and quarterly reviews; ensuring the Principal was fully briefed and prepared for all board, charity, and community commitments.
- Handled the day-to-day management of business and personal expenses with a focus on precision, ensuring all records were perfectly organized for the Principal's accountants and tax filings.
- Spearheaded special projects by diving into the details, whether researching a new interest or gathering data for a specific decision and simplifying everything into clear, easy-to-read summaries.
- Managed the 'moving parts' of the Principal's personal life, from overseeing large-scale home renovations and vetting household vendors to planning complex travel and events with strict attention to budget and deadlines.
Sr. Executive Assistant to CFO
Dun & Bradstreet
05.2002 - 02.2020
- Acted as the primary 24/7 gatekeeper for the CFO, navigating complex global schedules and prioritizing critical touchpoints to ensure the seamless execution of CEO and Board deliverables.
- Mastered the CFO's complex and fast-moving calendar, rapidly adjusting to last-minute shifts while ensuring he stayed on track and fully prepared for every engagement.
- Supported the end-to-end execution of Quarterly Earnings and Investor Days, acting as the primary link between the CFO and IR team; managed strict version control of earnings scripts and sensitive data to ensure 100% accuracy for the live analyst Q&A.
- Orchestrated the preparation and distribution of quarterly Board of Directors' materials, ensuring 100% accuracy of financial schedules and executive summaries, including sub- committees.
- Managed all travel logistics and partnered with other EAs to align schedules, ensuring all arrangements stayed within the company's travel policy.
- Facilitated the month-end and year-end close process by coordinating communications between the CFO and Accounting to meet critical reporting deadlines.
- Managed a high-volume flow of sensitive information, including non-public information maintaining absolute confidentiality and professional discretion.
- Monitored and responded to high-priority emails (Outlook) and ensure 24/7 availability for critical support (e.g., during the company's take-private process).
- Managed the company's $2M Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program, managing all components including community outreach, volunteer initiatives, corporate sponsorships, matching gift programs, and the underserved youth internship program.
- Planned and executed major company events (internal and external), including HQ engagement initiatives, team meetings, and DEI Cultural events
- Recipient of the CEO's Quarterly Award
Education
Certificate - Office Administration
Union County Vocational Technical School
Skills
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Google workspace, Zoom, Concur, Workday
Executive calendar management
Complex scheduling & travel coordination
Meeting & board preparation
Gatekeeping & priority management
Executive communication support
Timeline
Executive Assistant (Various contract roles)
Blackstone
03.2025 - Current
Sr. Executive Assistant to CFO
Dun & Bradstreet
05.2002 - 02.2020
Certificate - Office Administration
Union County Vocational Technical School