Katie McDonald
Apex,NC
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record at The V Foundation for Cancer Research, adept at optimizing travel arrangements and enhancing office efficiency. Skilled in expense reporting and document preparation, I excel in fostering collaboration and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring seamless operations and successful project completion. Meticulous attention to detail drives my commitment to excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
08.1998 - 05.2025
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
- Anticipated potential challenges in daily operations and devised appropriate solutions to maintain uninterrupted workflow in the executive office.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Created expense reports, budgets, and filing systems for management team.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the CEO.
- Maintained confidentiality by handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Managed complex projects to successful completion, ensuring timely delivery of results to the CEO.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Improved team collaboration by acting as a liaison between the CEO, executive team, and staff members.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Boosted morale with event planning and coordination of company-wide functions, celebrations, or gatherings.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Promoted organizational culture by implementing new initiatives as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.
- Facilitated smooth operations within the executive office by overseeing daily tasks and assignments.
Education
Master of Science - Marketing
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05-1978
Skills
- Document preparation
- Presentation development
- Executive support
- Expense reporting
- Office administration
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Travel arrangements
- Administrative support
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
08.1998 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Marketing
Merrimack College
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