Risa Lovett

Executive Assistant and Executive Business Partner with 15+ years of experience supporting C-suite leaders, senior executives, board members, and cross-functional teams in global, fast-paced organizations. Known for managing complex calendars, domestic and international travel, confidential communications, meeting preparation, expense reporting, and executive operations with strong judgment, discretion, and follow-through.

Executive Business Partner - Juniper Square - Remote

(2025-10 - 2026-04)

Recognized for consistently providing proactive, high-level support to C-suite executives and leadership teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

• Served as trusted partner to senior executives, known for anticipating needs, exercising sound judgment, and handling highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel through Navan, including airfare, accommodation, transportation, and tightly integrated itineraries for seamless journeys.
• Managed complex executive calendars across shifting priorities, coordinating internal and external meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, and protecting executive focus time.
• Partnered cross-functionally with executive leadership and administrative teams on innovative strategic initiatives to drive robust organizational goals forward.
• Maintained confidentiality in executive communications and operations to secure integrity.
• Coordinated executive engagements, registrations, and event logistics to raise presence.
• Supported COO and GM of GTM in a high-growth remote setting, boosting operations.
• Processed executive expenses via Brex, ensuring timely approvals and policy compliance.

Vendor Management Administrator - Tibbs Consulting LLC - Remote

(2025-03 - 2025-11)

• Monitored vendor contracts and due diligence while managing renewal deadlines.
• Collaborated with procurement, legal, finance and operations for compliance.
• Streamlined workflows in vendor management while maintaining compliance records for audits.
• Oversaw vendor operations by expertly managing critical processes such as onboarding, renewals, compliance, and offboarding with unwavering enthusiasm and rigorous accountability.
• Administered Venminder to improve vendor risk management and streamline compliance.

C-Suite Executive Assistant - Parallel - Remote

(2019-10 - 2025-01)

• Served as liaison among executives, board members, and partners to enhance communication.
• Coordinated international travel and executive itineraries for on-site support.
• Prepared meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and executive communications; tracked follow-up items and project deliverables to keep leaders aligned and decisions moving.
• Supported C-suite leaders with strategic executive support in a high-growth firm.
• Facilitated contract execution and approvals via Docusign to streamline processes.
• Directed comprehensive expense reporting, detailed budget tracking, and streamlined procurement functions through the highly effective, innovative use of Sage software.
• Supported projects by tracking deliverables to ensure timely execution across teams.
• Scheduled board meetings and corporate events for leadership initiatives.
• Coordinated executive calendars and inboxes amid shifting priorities and business demands.

Senior Executive Assistant - Citco Technology Management, Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL

(2007-10 - 2019-10)

Supported global executives with complex calendar management, communications planning, meeting coordination across time zones, and confidential executive support in a global organization.

• Reduced travel expenses by 25% through strategic travel planning and vendor negotiations.
• Served as the primary liaison between executives, board members, vendors, employees, and external stakeholders to meticulously facilitate streamlined communication channels.
• Spearheaded office operations, facilities, and vendor relationships for top efficiency.
• Coordinated meetings, offsites, and IT events to boost cross-team collaboration.
• Championed a new office launch and oversaw operations in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Supported onboarding by coordinating interviews and scheduling HR initiatives.
• Directed travel logistics by efficiently coordinating visas, navigating time zones, and optimizing currency exchanges. Organized consistently intricate global itineraries.

Early Childhood Education - Community College of Rhode Island