Liz

Dynamic and resourceful Executive Assistant with 20+ years of experience supporting C-level executives, senior leadership, and corporate organizations in fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in complex calendar management, domestic and international travel coordination, executive communications, expense reporting, Board of Directors support, corporate events, and confidential information management. Recognized for exceptional organization, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve issues.

Adept at streamlining administrative processes, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer & Corporate Office Manager - ATLANTIC VISION PARTNERS

(2026-01)

Provide high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support to the CEO while managing corporate office functions. Serve as a trusted partner and liaison between executive leadership, employees, vendors, and external stakeholders.

• Manage the CEO's complex calendar, including meetings, travel, events, and competing priorities.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, briefing materials, and executive communications.
• Serve as a gatekeeper, prioritizing requests and managing confidential correspondence.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively identify and resolve scheduling and administrative issues.
• Coordinate Board of Directors meetings, executive meetings, and follow-up activities.
• Track action items, deadlines, priorities, and organizational objectives to ensure timely completion.
• Draft, review, and manage emails, memoranda, and official communications.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion and professionalism.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical records, files, and documentation.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by executive leadership.
• Assist with expense reports, budgets, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
• Conduct research and compile information to support executive decision-making.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve administrative processes and executive efficiency.
• Support a fast-paced, high-growth corporate environment requiring flexibility, initiative, and sound judgment.

Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer & Corporate Office Manager - STRIDE, INC.

(2019-02 - 2026-01)

Provided comprehensive executive and corporate-office support to the CIO while overseeing office operations, events, vendors, travel, financial administration, and Board meeting logistics.

• Managed complex executive calendars, domestic and international travel, meetings, and competing priorities.
• Planned and executed corporate events, Board of Directors meetings, holiday parties, all-hands meetings, and recurring company lunches.
• Coordinated event logistics, catering, conference rooms, vendors, supplies, and on-site services.
• Maintained organizational charts and distribution lists.
• Prepared and reconciled expense reports, purchase orders, invoices, and other accounting-related activities.
• Monitored office budgets and processed invoices and expense reports.
• Managed office supply procurement, business cards, and vendor relationships.
• Oversaw day-to-day corporate office operations and maintained organized filing and record systems.
• Managed employee building access and Datawatch key cards.
• Coordinated staff travel arrangements, including air, hotel, and ground transportation.
• Developed and enforced office policies and supported compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Implemented enterprise-wide distribution of Verizon MiFi devices, optimizing Wi-Fi access and reducing annual data costs by approximately $3,000.

Administrative Assistant - MICROSOFT

(2018-12 - 2019-02)

Provided administrative support to multiple departments and director-level executives.

• Managed executive calendars and coordinated meetings across departments.
• Prepared reports and maintained organizational charts.
• Managed executive budgets and reconciled corporate credit card statements.
• Coordinated executive travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
• Performed detailed data entry and administrative record maintenance.

Administrative Assistant - SPRINT

(2018-05 - 2018-12)

• Managed senior-level calendars for the Network Development Team.
• Coordinated high-volume conference room scheduling for audio/video meetings.
• Prepared, reconciled, and submitted executive expense reports.
• Supported project manager meetings through presentation preparation and meeting coordination.

Executive Assistant - AMAZON WEB SERVICES

(2017-09 - 2018-02)

Supported two senior-level directors within the Public and Partner Organization sector.

• Managed complex calendars for internal and external meetings across multiple time zones.
• Coordinated domestic and international executive travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.

Executive Assistant, Department of Defense - CISCO SYSTEMS

(2016-08 - 2017-05)

• Managed the calendar for the Director of the Cisco Department of Defense.
• Coordinated executive travel and prepared and organized expense reports.
• Maintained and updated organizational charts for the Department of Defense organization.
• Assisted with event planning and logistics for internal events, meetings, and customer meetings.

Executive Assistant, Government Solutions - AT&T

(2014-05 - 2016-01)

Supported the Vice President of Government Solutions with complex calendar management, travel, and expense reporting.

• Managed high-volume incoming communications, including calls, voicemail, email, fax, and postal correspondence.
• Coordinated executive meetings and administrative activities requiring discretion and attention to detail.

Executive Assistant - CISCO SYSTEMS — TANDBERG ACQUISITION

(2009-11 - 2013-10)

Provided executive support to the President of Americas Sales, Vice President, Senior Director, and Area Managers.

• Managed complex calendars and provided executive-level administrative support.
• Coordinated high-volume domestic and international travel.
• Facilitated travel approvals on behalf of the Vice President.
• Assisted executives with acquisition planning and joint orderability projects involving TANDBERG and Cisco.
• Served as liaison between executives, management, and organizational teams.
• Managed high-volume executive communications, including email, voicemail, and corporate correspondence.
• Maintained and updated the organization's internal website.
• Assisted with executive expense reporting and administrative projects.

Executive Assistant to CFO - GTSI

(2006-08 - 2009-10)

Provided dedicated executive support to the CFO and direct reports while managing administrative functions for the Finance organization.

• Managed calendars, emails, travel, expense reports, purchase requisitions, check requests, and time reporting.
• Handled highly confidential information related to budget planning and workforce reductions with discretion.
• Captured detailed meeting minutes and prepared pertinent notes for the CFO.
• Coordinated and processed MBO and employment incentive programs for the Finance organization.
• Managed office supplies and departmental administrative requirements.
• Coordinated executive travel through the company's preferred travel agency.
• Supported finance operations within a government-contracting environment.

Executive Assistant to Vice President & Controller - MCI / WORLDCOM

(2003-08 - 2005-07)

Provided dedicated executive support to the Vice President & Controller.

• Facilitated internal and external meetings and coordinated executive schedules.
• Supported auditors, contractors, and temporary employees working onsite during bankruptcy and financial restatement activities.
• Assisted with tracking, reporting, and processing employee incentive programs.
• Served as liaison between the Vice President, direct reports, and MCI employees.
• Reviewed and processed travel and expense reports, new-hire requests, salary adjustments, and bonus incentive plans for executive approval.
• Coordinated executive travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.

Administrative Analyst, Sales Operations - SPRINT

(2001-08 - 2003-07)

Supported the Senior Manager of Sales Operations for a designated region.

• Maintained and distributed the Sales Management Process Manual, Account Planning Handbook, and Fast Track documents.
• Assisted the Program Manager with Account Planning, Financial Selling, Situational Sales/Negotiations, and Strategic Selling programs.
• Prepared PowerPoint presentations for group managers and provided administrative support across Sales Operations programs.
• Coordinated documentation and administrative activities for sales-management initiatives.

Northern Virginia Community College