Deborah Hawkins
Senior Executive Assistant | Executive Operations | Executive Partnership
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About
Executive administrative and operations professional with 20 years of experience supporting executive leadership in banking, commercial real estate, and consulting. Trusted partner to CEOs, Presidents, CFOs, attorneys, and senior leaders. Known for discretion, executive communications, anticipating leadership needs, protecting executive priorities, and bringing order and calm to fast-paced organizations.
Experience
Operations Manager & Executive Liaison - Contender America
(2025-01)
- Provide executive-level support to the CEO, President, CFO, and General Counsel while coordinating confidential communications, executive priorities, and daily operations.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for executives, vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate executive meetings, schedules, office initiatives, and cross-functional projects while balancing competing priorities.
- Recognized for anticipating executive needs, resolving issues proactively, and protecting leadership time and priorities.
- Improve workflows and operational efficiency through organization, communication, and process improvement.
Office Manager - SVN Blackstream Commercial Division
(2022-01 - 2025-12)
- Directed daily office operations supporting commercial real estate advisors.
- Managed onboarding, compliance, documentation, vendor relationships, and office procedures.
- Supported executive leadership through organization, communication, and operational coordination.
Regional Assistant Vice President - TD Bank
- Managed multi-location banking operations, staff development, client experience, and regulatory compliance.
Associate Vice President / Branch Manager - BB&T
- Directed branch operations, lending support, customer service, and team leadership.
Education
Integrative Coaching Certification - JFK University / Ford Institute
