Simrat Chatrik
Nanuet,NY
Summary
Diverse and dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience supporting Executives and a track record of consistently meeting goals and delivering a high level of job performance. Eight years of experience creating and leading HR initiatives with emphasis on DEI, staff engagement, talent development and recruitment. Proven ability to build strong relationships and facilitate decision making while displaying strong communication skills and emotional intelligence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Executive Administrator
Guttmacher Institute
05.2020 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations for the Office of the President, consisting of the CEO & President, Executive Vice President, & Distinguished Scholar
- Serve as an advisor and thought partner to Executives and closely work with HR to handle sensitive information with great discretion
- Staff the President & CEO, EVP, and Distinguished Scholar at meetings and speaking engagements, recording minutes, and managing follow-up actions
- Prepare briefings for upcoming events
- Successfully collaborate across divisions to complete Institute wide projects
- Manage and lead Institute wide HR initiatives, including DEI trainings, employee engagement, priority setting, and recruitment efforts
- Utilize organizational LMS to create, manage and track strategic development opportunities for staff
- Manage the Executive Leadership Team’s meeting agendas, staff regular ELT meetings, and ensure follow-up on action items
- Supervise a pool of Executive Assistants (providing support to members of the Executive Leadership Team)
- Create systems and processes to manage the workflow of the EA's efficiently and effectively while ensuring daily staffing requirements are met
- Coordinate large events and meetings on behalf of the team
- Effectively work with and coordinate projects with external consultants and stakeholders
Executive Assistant & HR Liason
Harlem Children's Zone
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Manage day to day operations for the Chief Operating Officers Office, handling all sensitive information confidentially and with discretion
- Manage a team of three individuals for front office
- Work with HR to recruit, interview, and train new administrative hires
- Develop job descriptions/competencies for several positions
- Assist in the re-alignment of current job titles
- Co-lead the Diversity & Inclusion initiative
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff
- Managed COO's calendar, and coordinated all necessary logistics involved
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly COO team meetings
- Coordinate complex meetings, assist in the design and preparation of presentations and other meeting materials
- Arrange travel upon request; prepare itineraries
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group
- Act as Board Liaison on behalf of the COO
- Support Senior Team on special projects as necessary
- Organize and lead event planning and offsite retreats for Senior Team
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Daytop Village
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Managed all front office responsibilities, including directing all incoming calls, ordering supplies, and managing calendars
- Managed communication to several executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence
- Conducted phone screenings and initial assessments
- Planned and coordinated internal meetings, off-site events and team-building exercises by selecting vendors and venues, managing budgets and developing event plans
- Resolved administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data and identifying solutions
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY05.2014
Skills
- Executive Support
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- DEI Engagement
- Talent Development
- Employee Engagement
- Team Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Diligent
- Asana
- Nexonia
Timeline
Supervising Executive Administrator
Guttmacher Institute
05.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant & HR Liason
Harlem Children's Zone
05.2016 - 05.2020
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Daytop Village
02.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
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