SANDIE SUMMERLIN
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Elite Executive Business Partner with 17+ years of experience supporting Presidents, CFOs, COOs, SVPs, and General Managers in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments including corporate, legal-adjacent, higher education, consulting, and professional sports organizations. Operates with a Chief of Staff mindset, anticipating needs, protecting executive time, and driving operational excellence with precision and discretion. Known for exceptional judgment, calm execution under pressure, and the ability to manage sensitive information, complex calendars, and competing priorities while enabling leaders to perform at their highest level.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Virtual Assistant
Self-employeed
Waxhaw, North Carolina
12.2024 - Current
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to executives, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals in a fully remote capacity
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and travel coordination, optimizing time efficiency and reducing scheduling conflicts
- Handle confidential communications, drafted professional correspondence, and acted as a gatekeeper for executive clients
- Streamline business operations by implementing systems, workflows, and digital tools to increase productivity and organization
- Coordinate projects, timelines, and deliverables across multiple clients, ensuring deadlines were consistently met
- Oversaw inbox management, prioritizing communications and improving response times
- Manage vendor relationships, invoicing, and expense tracking for small business clients
- Create presentations, reports, and documents with a high level of accuracy and professionalism
Special Advisor to the Head Football Coach
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Charlotte, NC
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Served as a senior operational partner to executive leadership within a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment.
- Built and maintained comprehensive administrative and scheduling systems supporting strategic planning, player development, and leadership priorities.
- Managed complex, multi-layered calendars and coordinated meetings, practices, events, and travel to ensure flawless execution.
- Oversaw budget tracking, expense controls, and resource allocation to support fiscally responsible operations.
- Acted as a trusted liaison between coaching staff, athletic leadership, and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and discretion.
- Supported compliance initiatives, high-profile events, and community outreach while safeguarding confidentiality and organizational integrity.
Executive Assistant to VP, Global Pricing & Commercial Excellence and SVP, Global Accounts
HONEYWELL, INC.
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed complex executive calendars, global travel, meetings, and priorities for senior leadership in a matrixed corporate environment.
- Prepared and safeguarded confidential presentations, reports, and executive communications, maintaining the highest standards of discretion.
- Served as a proactive advisor to executives, ensuring readiness for meetings, engagements, and strategic initiatives.
- Launched an onboarding and welcome initiative for new team members, improving engagement, alignment, and organizational culture.
- Modeled professionalism, integrity, and collaboration while supporting leaders across global teams.
Executive Assistant to GM, Global Business Advisory Services (Contract)
SLALOM, LLC
Remote
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided end-to-end executive support including calendar management, meetings, virtual engagements, and complex travel coordination.
- Prepared correspondence, agendas, expense reports, and executive materials with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed sensitive matters with strict confidentiality while keeping leadership informed and prepared.
Executive Business Partner to CFO & COO (Contract)
PASSPORT, INC.
Charlotte, NC
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Partnered with executive leadership to streamline weekly staff meetings and improve information flow across departments.
- Coordinated executive calendars, meetings, and travel while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Supported strategic planning efforts and cross-functional collaboration among senior leaders.
Executive Assistant to the President
TEPPER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT / CAROLINA PANTHERS
Charlotte, NC
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided comprehensive executive support to the President, managing calendars, meetings, travel, and high-profile engagements.
- Coordinated all aspects of executive suite operations for NFL and MLS games, hosting senior stakeholders and VIP guests.
- Interacted professionally with league executives, players, owners, and external partners, maintaining discretion at all times.
- Prepared executive materials, presentations, and reports supporting strategic initiatives and decision-making.
Executive Assistant to COO, IT Services & CTO, Quality & Regulatory Development
PREMIER, INC.
Charlotte, NC
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Delivered senior-level administrative and operational support within highly regulated technology and healthcare environments.
- Tracked executive priorities, projects, and deadlines to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Improved document management and filing systems, increasing efficiency and information accessibility.
- Supported special projects and executive initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination.
Executive Assistant to CFO
ALLY FINANCIAL
Charlotte, NC
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Supported executive leadership with calendar management, meetings, travel, and information flow.
- Coordinated corporate events and executive logistics while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Executive Assistant II / Executive Assistant I
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Charlotte, NC
06.2006 - 01.2013
- Supported Vice Presidents and C-suite leaders across strategy, communications, regulatory, and accounting functions.
- Coordinated executive schedules, meetings, travel, and shareholder events.
- Assisted in preparing executive presentations and communications for senior leadership and external audiences.
Education
Business Administration - In Progress
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte01.2026
Skills
- Executive & C-Suite Partnership
- Complex Calendar Management
- Priority Management
- Deadline Management
- Confidentiality
- Compliance
- Risk Awareness
- Strategic Operations
- Process Optimization
- Legal-Adjacent Knowledge
- Regulatory Environments
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Client Communication
- Stakeholder Communication
- Executive Readiness
- Briefing
- Follow-Up
- Domestic Travel Coordination
- Global Travel Coordination
- Budget Management
- Expense Management
- Vendor Management
- High-Visibility Meetings Support
- Event Support
- Board Support
- Crisis Management
- Sound Judgment
- Adaptability
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Concur
- Workday
- DocuSign
- Professionalism
- Emotional Intelligence
- Relationship-Building
- Tactical Execution
- Strategic Support
Professional Title
Executive Business Partner
Expert in Strategic Operations & Administrative Excellence Catalyst for Efficiency & Growth
Languages
German
Elementary
Selected Strengths
- Trusted by executive leadership to handle sensitive, high-risk information with absolute discretion
- Anticipates issues before they arise; solves problems without escalation
- Creates structure, clarity, and calm in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Recognized for professionalism, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building across all levels
- Operates seamlessly between tactical execution and strategic support
Education And Professional Development
- Business Administration, In Progress, Central Piedmont Community College
- Project Management Foundations, Duke Energy
- Career Management & Trust and Teamwork Seminars
- Fred Pryor Training: Time Management for Supervisors; Exceptional Administrative Assistant
- NC & SC Licensed Insurance Agent
Timeline
Executive Virtual Assistant
Self-employeed
12.2024 - Current
Special Advisor to the Head Football Coach
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
07.2023 - 11.2024
Executive Assistant to VP, Global Pricing & Commercial Excellence and SVP, Global Accounts
HONEYWELL, INC.
09.2022 - 04.2023
Executive Assistant to GM, Global Business Advisory Services (Contract)
SLALOM, LLC
02.2022 - 09.2022
Executive Business Partner to CFO & COO (Contract)
PASSPORT, INC.
11.2020 - 11.2021
Executive Assistant to the President
TEPPER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT / CAROLINA PANTHERS
12.2018 - 06.2020
Executive Assistant to COO, IT Services & CTO, Quality & Regulatory Development
PREMIER, INC.
09.2014 - 12.2018
Executive Assistant to CFO
ALLY FINANCIAL
03.2013 - 12.2013
Executive Assistant II / Executive Assistant I
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
06.2006 - 01.2013
Business Administration - In Progress
Central Piedmont Community College