Melissa Pampe

Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Chairman, critically evaluating assumptions, shaping decision-making frameworks, and ensuring that key enterprise decisions are guided by robust data and stakeholder perspectives. Design and oversee the CEO's operating cadence, ensuring that executive leadership meetings, governance forums, and business reviews promote clarity, alignment, and accountability. Direct cross-functional strategic initiatives end-to-end, with a focus on projects demanding senior-level coordination and rigorous execution discipline.

Executive Assistant to CEO at Centersquare, Brookfield Portfolio Company (2023-01 – Present)

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Chairman, critically evaluating assumptions, shaping decision-making frameworks, and ensuring that key enterprise decisions are guided by robust data and stakeholder perspectives.
• Design and oversee the CEO's operating cadence, ensuring that executive leadership meetings, governance forums, and business reviews promote clarity, alignment, and accountability.
• Direct cross-functional strategic initiatives end-to-end, with a focus on projects demanding senior-level coordination and rigorous execution discipline.
• Represent and support the CEO in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders, encompassing board preparation, investor communications, executive messaging, and key partnership engagements.
• Coordinate and execute high-profile meetings, town halls, and events, overseeing all aspects of planning, logistics, and post-event follow-up to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversee business operations for the CEO, including expense management, selective procurement, and other administrative processes that demand senior-level discretion and confidentiality.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and information flow to maximize the CEO's effectiveness.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and judgment.

Executive Assistant to Chairman + CEO at United Texas Bank, Beck Ventures (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Delivered comprehensive concierge and personal assistance services to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
• Partnered with the Chief Executive Officer in daily strategic sessions to analyze financial performance metrics, align on organizational priorities, and resolve critical operational issues.
• Maintained a comprehensive digital file management system and executive contact database, ensuring information accuracy and immediate accessibility for time-sensitive decisions.
• Designed and implemented the Daily Rhythm and Planning Cadence framework, maximizing the Chairman's productivity and strategic focus through structured time management protocols.
• Orchestrated sophisticated international travel programs and executive logistics for the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Holding Company, including private aviation coordination and comprehensive trip management.
• Facilitated global business operations by coordinating cross-border executive meetings across multiple international time zones, optimizing participation and stakeholder engagement.
• Synchronized complex scheduling for three global banking executives across multiple international time zones, ensuring seamless coordination of high-stakes meetings and commitments.
• Served as liaison between Chief Executive Officer and Chief Lending Officer/President, facilitating strategic communication on all incoming loan opportunities and business development initiatives.
• Managed comprehensive domestic and international travel programs, including private charter coordination, complex multi-city itineraries, and vendor relationship management.
• Designed and executed an annual executive gifting strategy and maintained a comprehensive stakeholder relations program, including personalized holiday communications for key business partners.
• Led cross-functional project management initiatives, driving strategic business projects and digital transformation efforts, including corporate website redesign.
• Directed brand management initiatives by overseeing social media content approval workflows and coordinating development of executive marketing materials.
• Conceptualized and executed high-profile executive events and client entertainment experiences at premier venues, including Texas Rangers, Highland Park, and Bent Tree Country Club.
• Managed contract administration for all digital NDAs and MSAs while executing secure financial transactions and wire transfers across multiple corporate entities.
• Oversaw comprehensive expense management for the CEO's personal and business accounts while providing critical financial coordination support to CFOs across multiple corporate entities.
• Produced sophisticated financial analysis tools, authored executive-level corporate communications, and crafted compelling recommendation letters representing the CEO's office.
• Orchestrated executive communications and calendar management for the Chief Executive Officer, optimizing scheduling efficiency and ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement.
• Assumed all CEO responsibilities for three months, directing the C-suite Investment team and overseeing strategic business operations during organizational transition.

Executive Assistant, PMA at Colony Capital | Link Logistics, Blackstone Portfolio Company (2017-01 – 2021-12)

• Delivered comprehensive business and administrative leadership to Investment Management, and Portfolio Management teams, serving as the principal administrative liaison across multiple departments.
• Maintained strict confidentiality protocols for all executive communications, meetings, and financial transactions.
• Curated custom Smartsheet solutions to streamline Portfolio Management team workflows and data management.
• Administered comprehensive financial operations including monthly expense reconciliation in Concur, Managing Director transaction oversight, accounts receivable collection, and accounts payable coding.
• Managed complex, dynamic travel logistics for executive leadership utilizing Concur, ensuring seamless itinerary execution despite frequent changes.
• Orchestrated multi-executive calendar management in Outlook, strategically prioritizing competing demands and optimizing leadership time allocation.
• Spearheaded corporate event planning and public relations initiatives, designing executive invitations and coordinating high-profile marketing events including dinners, baseball outings, and golf tournaments.
• Administered all marketing materials and oversaw external distribution.
• Enhanced existing marketing materials and developed new branded products including custom water bottles, corporate apparel, CIF Tour books, and executive holiday gifts.
• Led web development initiatives, including comprehensive renovation of the Hampshire acquisition website and successful implementation of the CIF Industrial vacancy platform.
• Managed budget administration and operational expense reconciliations, coordinating Analyst reviews and executing Docusign approval workflows.
• Provided in-house graphic design expertise, generating substantial cost savings while enhancing 400+ site plans using Adobe Illustrator to professional standards.
• Contributed to Product Development by creating detailed site plans from land renderings, supporting strategic property development initiatives.
• Designed sophisticated marketing materials, providing executive leadership with streamlined transaction reporting.

Master's degree in Media + Design Management – Miami International University

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Retail Management – The Art Institute of Dallas