Sonia Sears
Cedar Park,United States
Summary
Achieved seamless execution of executive-level meetings, enhancing organizational efficiency through over 30 years of administrative expertise. Delivered comprehensive support in calendar and travel management, procurement, and expense reporting. Coordinated high-profile events and facilitated effective executive communication. Drove 18 years of high-impact administrative and program support at Dell Technologies. Cultivated cross-functional collaboration and maintained policy compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Advisor
Dell Technologies
02.2010 - Current
- Provide executive-level administrative support for multiple C-suite leaders, handling complex calendars, global travel, expense reports, and procurement workflows.
- Coordinate 20+ large-scale internal and partner-facing events annually, managing all logistics and stakeholder communications.
- Maintain primary point of contact status for executive correspondence, ensuring professionalism and discretion.
- Leverage systems such as Concur, Workday, Ariba, Salesforce, and Microsoft Teams to track budgets, travel, procurement, and project status.
- Oversaw $200K+ in travel and expense budgets per quarter, ensuring 100% adherence to corporate policy.
- Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts while supporting long-term strategic planning for leadership teams.
- Act as liaison between executives and cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment and follow-through on deliverables.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Dell Technologies
06.2006 - 02.2010
- Delivered high-level support to Dell executives with travel coordination, calendar management, and confidential communication.
- Executed board-level events, leadership teambuilding activities, and department-wide meetings.
- Monitored and reconciled executive expense reports, ensuring budget control and policy adherence.
Owner
SG Schlegel Company
04.2003 - 01.2010
- Operated as an independent telecom and broadband sales contractor for regional service providers.
- Managed client communications, scheduled service consultations, and maintained accurate records of sales activity.
- Oversaw the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract coordination, demonstrating strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Built relationships with small business clients, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely responses to service inquiries.
Enterprise Account Executive
Broadwing Communications
02.2006 - 06.2006
- Managed enterprise accounts and exceeded quarterly sales targets through customized service delivery.
- Developed tailored telecom and broadband solutions to meet the technical and budgetary needs of mid-sized and large businesses.
- Built long-term client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for contract negotiations and service inquiries.
- Collaborated with internal engineering and service teams to ensure timely implementation of customized network solutions.
Education
Education and Business Administration
Midwestern State University
01.1985
Skills
- Assisted in managing executive calendars and travel arrangements to support seamless operations Aided in streamlining time and expense reporting processes using Concur and Workday for enhanced accuracy Contributed to successful event planning and logistics that supported organizational objectives Facilitated procurement and vendor coordination through Ariba to improve supplier performance Maintained confidentiality while developing strategic communications to protect sensitive information Supported project outcomes through collaboration with cross-functional teams Provided valuable insights for high-stakes projects at the executive level Fostered stakeholder engagement through relationship building Enhanced efficiency by utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, travel tools, and event management platforms Integrated Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Trello, Webex, and Slack into daily operations for improved collaboration
Certification
Social Media and Brand Certification
Accomplishments
- Supported three senior executives with full-suite administrative support including international travel, procurement, and executive communications.
- Planned and executed 20+ executive-level events annually such as board meetings, team offsites, and quarterly business reviews.
- Oversaw $200K+ in travel and expense budgets per quarter, ensuring 100% adherence to corporate policy.
PUBLICATIONS
Contributor to Sporting Goods News
Timeline
Program Advisor
Dell Technologies
02.2010 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Dell Technologies
06.2006 - 02.2010
Enterprise Account Executive
Broadwing Communications
02.2006 - 06.2006
Owner
SG Schlegel Company
04.2003 - 01.2010
Education and Business Administration
Midwestern State University