Driven and resourceful senior-level Executive Assistant with 14+ years experience. Expert in client relations, travel management, expense tracking, schedule coordination, communication, confidentiality and organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Lazard
07.2009 - 12.2023
Delivered exceptional organizational support, enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives, fostering increased productivity and company growth.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments.
Coordinated travel and logistics.
Streamlined executive communication by developing and maintaining an email management system.
Proactively identified areas requiring attention, aligning priorities effectively with executive preferences.
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Improved office efficiency by implementing new organizational processes.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with gatekeepers/clients.
Collaborated on special projects to improve overall efficiency in business operations within the organization.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements, submitting detailed expense reports regularly.
Supported business and hospitality needs for meetings (organizing and coordinating conference calls/conference rooms, eats and refreshments), communicating logistics for all effectively.
Account Manager
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates Inc.
07.2007 - 11.2008
Managed a client's extensive promotional account on-site in a self-directed work environment ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
Developed customized promotional ideas to help client achieve their business goals.
Gained client trust and confidence by demonstrating a composed and professional demeanor.
Negotiated prices for products with vendors to reduce cost of acquisition for client.
Quoted prices and other bid specifications.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
Liaised with marketing and sales teams to provide ideas for their targeted campaigns.
Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
Maintained high client satisfaction by building strong relationships, providing exceptional service, and anticipating and addressing their needs promptly.
Met with client regularly to discuss and ascertain needs and tailor solutions.
Entrepreneur/Creative
Echo Ad & Promo, 3's A Crowd, Rich Girl
02.2002 - Current
Established a promotional products business in Orange County, CA.
Purchased real estate in NYC and Southern California, managing properties as vacation rentals and/or flipping them.
Songwriter/Producer with Sync Licensing background and achievements.
Owned and operated a music and coffee shop in Northern New Jersey.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine
The Bronx, NY
Psychology
Mercy College
Westchester County, NY
Sociology
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA
Skills
Dependable
Attention To Detail
Professional, Resourceful, Self-Directed
Remote Office Availability
Microsoft Office
Google Drive, Sheets
Concur (Expenses/Travel)
Social Media Proficiency
Affiliations
Hiking, Biking, Rollerblading, Metal Detecting, Songwriting