Wendi Vaccaro
Stamford
Summary
Accomplished Executive Assistant and Project Specialist adept at enhancing operational effectiveness through strategic problem-solving and relationship management. Skilled in coordinating complex projects, ensuring timely reporting, and providing high-level executive support that fosters organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant, Project Specialist
World Wrestling Entertainment
Stamford
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Led TV OPEX and Road CAPEX projects, handling budgeting and reporting to facilitate project execution.
- Managed Business Operations area for OPEX and CAPEX processing, budgeting, and reporting systems to ensure accurate financial oversight.
- Developed Business Operations protocols to enhance workflow and streamline processes.
- Analyzed existing workflows to propose effective solutions.
Executive & Personal Assistant to VP Engineering & Operations
World Wrestling Entertainment
Stamford
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Supported VP of Engineering and Operations, improving team collaboration and communication.
- Coordinated complex calendars and managed logistics for Engineering Staff, ensuring seamless operations.
- Provided project support through effective data management and administrative assistance.
- Executed accounting tasks, including preparing check requests, expense reports, purchase orders, and invoices weekly.
Executive & Personal Assistant, Office of the CEO
World Wrestling Entertainment
Stamford
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Acted as primary liaison among executives, employees, and external stakeholders to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Managed executives' calendars and coordinated meeting schedules to optimize time management and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Coordinated personal and business travel arrangements, including accommodations, while acting as gatekeeper for executive's family to ensure seamless travel experiences.
- Monitored daily expense reports and generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial summaries.
- Facilitated the timely and accurate flow of information within the organization.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Katherine Gibbs School
Skills
- Project management
- Prioritization
- Time management
- Strategic multitasking
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
Additional Information
Additional professional work experience available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant, Project Specialist
World Wrestling Entertainment
01.2015 - 01.2021
Executive & Personal Assistant to VP Engineering & Operations
World Wrestling Entertainment
01.2006 - 01.2015
Executive & Personal Assistant, Office of the CEO
World Wrestling Entertainment
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Katherine Gibbs School