Brenda Nyembwe

Strategic Proposal Support: Partnered with senior banking teams to develop and execute requests for proposals, contributing to a high win rate and successful business development outcomes.

Operational Compliance & Governance: Served as a key steward of internal administrative procedures, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory and firm-wide compliance standards.

Transaction Lifecycle Management: Managed the end-to-end documentation process for executed transactions, ensuring data integrity and accessibility of critical shared files.

Executive Assistant, Public Finance - Piper Sandler & Co.

(2016-01 - 2026-01)

• Strategic Proposal Support: Partnered with senior banking teams to develop and execute requests for proposals, contributing to a high win rate and successful business development outcomes.
• Operational Compliance & Governance: Served as a key steward of internal administrative procedures, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory and firm-wide compliance standards.
• Transaction Lifecycle Management: Managed the end-to-end documentation process for executed transactions, ensuring data integrity and accessibility of critical shared files.
• Event & Logistics Strategy: Orchestrated complex regional and national conferences for the Senior Living team, managing all facets of planning, coordination, and execution to support business objectives.
• Administrative Operations: Streamlined travel management and expense reporting workflows for supported teams, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Records Management: Directed departmental document retention initiatives, including the oversight of Iron Mountain filings and secure transcript management.
• Served as a program lead for the Women's Network (2024–2025), driving engagement and professional development initiatives.
• Actively participated in firm-wide mentorship programs, fostering talent development and a culture of continuous growth.

Executive Assistant & Liaison Officer - ZAMBART

(2012-01 - 2015-01)

• Liaison & Public Affairs: Acted as the key point of contact between the company and the Zambian government, fostering collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Health.
• Executive Support: Managed high-priority calendars and operational logistics for the CEO and the COO, ensuring efficient time management and executive alignment.
• Event Coordination: Led the planning and execution of high-level government functions and large-scale conferences for 500+ participants.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Managed the full lifecycle of service provider contracts, including negotiation, renewal, and performance monitoring to optimize service delivery.
• Corporate Security & Logistics: Oversaw corporate travel operations and facility security systems, including the administration of access control protocols for all staff.

Guest Relations Manager - TAJ Group of Hotels - Pamodzi

(2005-01 - 2012-01)

• Managed key client accounts, consistently fostering long-term relationships and guest loyalty.
• Provided premium VIP support, overseeing complex logistics for arrivals, departures, and personalized guest needs.
• Curates and managed exclusive programming for long-term residents to elevate the guest experience.
• Facilitated seamless event operations by acting as the central point of contact for organizers and internal teams.
• Optimized facility performance through proactive coordination with department heads to ensure service excellence.
• Collaborated on the delivery of national-level events, contributing to successful large-scale project outcomes.

Master's - Business Psychology - Franklin University (2024-01 - 2027-01)

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Franklin University (2024-01)

Associate of Arts - Professional Office Management - Eastern Gateway Community College (2023-01)

Associate of General Arts - Eastern Gateway Community College (2022-01)