Paige Walker
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced Corporate Governance Manager skilled in overseeing board and committee operations, engaging stakeholders, and implementing effective corporate governance practices. Proficient in legal operations, project management, and executive support, consistently driving efficient processes and ensuring compliance. Adept at managing complex tasks and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Governance Manager
Honeywell
01.2024 - Current
- Executed all Corporate Secretarial activities related to Board, shareowner, and corporate governance practices
- Planned and managed Board and committee meetings, including schedules, agenda preparation, collection and posting of meeting materials, preparation of minutes and scripts, and logistics
- Ensured execution of Spring and Fall shareowner engagement meetings, including shareholder communications, scheduling, material preparation, and note-taking
- Prepared first draft of all proxy sections (other than CD&A)
- Maintained complete and accurate records of Board communications, meeting materials, and corporate minute books
- Prepared and managed the annual Board budget
- Facilitated production of Board materials for due diligence, tax audit, and other purposes
- Maintained updated director reference materials
- Enabled director onboarding and retirement
- Ensured completion of Board evaluations and Director and Officer questionnaires and summary materials
- Prepared Board and CGRC materials for governance-related agenda items
- Drafted Board and committee resolutions
Senior Legal Operations Specialist
Honeywell
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led (in coordination with the General Counsel, Corporate Transactions) and project managed all company M&A deals, joint ventures and venture capital investments from initial NDA stages to deal closing and integration
- Drove process around legal diligence with functional specialists, including data privacy, litigation, environmental, corporate governance, trade compliance, sanctions, etc
- Acted as the liaison between HON counsel and outside counsel firms for RFPs, project scope, billing rates and invoicing
- Drove process for all governmental regulatory filings for antitrust and foreign direct investment
- Supported Investor Relations team on bi-annual shareholder engagement, including updating the proxy statement, scheduling shareholder meetings with HON Board Members and drafting notes/readouts from the meetings for presentation to executive staff
Lead Executive Administrator
Honeywell
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Provide administrative support to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - including heavy calendar management, coordinating with outside counsel and investment bankers on large group meetings, and maintaining and organizing all confidential legal files
- Act as gatekeeper for the General Counsel, by answering phone calls, organizing and clearing her inbox, and determining what meetings are urgent and what can either be pushed out or sent via email
- Coordinate logistics and attend all Executive Leadership meetings including Government Relations sessions in Washington, DC
- Draft agendas for monthly staff meetings and bi-annual face to face leadership team meetings and compile all presentations and content for these meetings
- Support corporate projects and events in conjunction with the Office of the Chairman, Board of Directors, and Senior Leadership teams
- Compile materials for Board of Directors meetings and submit them to Boardvantage for review by Board of Directors
- Work with communications team to provide assistance with executive conferences, draft legal department newsletter, write and send organization announcements on behalf of General Counsel and Legal leadership team, redesign internal Legal department website and prepare materials for General Counsel before conferences and speaking engagements
- Prepare manifests and appropriate documentation for travel on the corporate jet, coordinate executive security for foreign travel, and compose detailed travel itineraries for General Counsel and staff for all domestic and foreign travel
- Act with discretion and confidentiality in all aspects of the role
Senior Executive Assistant
AIG
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide executive support to CIO, Head of Information Architecture, and IT Standards and Practices Lead by managing calendars, arranging travel and coordinating itineraries, and maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive information, financial documents, client records and personal matters
- Organize and plan department-wide events including group meetings, town halls, client dinners and business luncheons while taking care to stay within prescribed budget
- Facilitate new employee on-boarding, including employee badge access, equipment ordering and set-up, HR paperwork and cubicle space
Marketing Manager
Brunswick Group
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed all company social media channels in coordination with international offices
- Worked with content producers to adapt content for digital channels and ensured consistent brand identity
- Updated and refreshed website with new hire announcements, content releases, information on digital newsletters, etc
- Identified new business opportunities by researching key conferences, events, and meetings that relevant Partners should be attending
- Briefed and prepared attendees prior to their participation and assisted them with follow up after each event
- Planned and managed all company events as well as developed content plans and distribution strategies to include post-event nurture campaigns and follow up with attendees
Senior Executive Assistant
Brunswick Group
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided executive support to multiple Senior Counselors, Partners and Directors
- Coordinated complex calendaring, including senior-level conference calls, client meetings, board and management meetings, and complicated domestic and international travel arrangements
- Supported Partners/Directors and their entire client teams on projects and built relationships with key contacts at respective clients
- Planned and executed all office events, ranging from 1000+ person receptions to small intimate salon dinners
Executive Administrative/Special Events Assistant
Time Warner Corporate, Global Public Policy
09.2007 - 12.2014
- Delivered high level executive support to Executive and Senior Vice Presidents by providing heavy calendar management, answering multiple phone lines, preparing detailed expense reports, assisting with lobbying disclosure reports, scheduling meetings and conference calls, and making complex travel arrangements for international and domestic trips
- Coordinated office meetings and special events with high level government officials and celebrity talent (multiple film screenings, Christmas in Washington at the White House, inaugural events) by compiling guest lists, designing invitations, working with supply vendors, collecting RSVP’s, and providing event support
- Designed and implemented Microsoft CRM database for use in special events and office functions
- Drafted correspondence, proofed and edited hiring announcements, company-wide public policy newsletters, and congressional invitations
Legislative Correspondent/Staff Assistant
United States Senator Max Baucus
05.2006 - 09.2007
- Assisted Administrative Manager with office vouchers and staff travel
- Worked as an integral part of the mail team, receiving and processing constituent mail
- Handled Legislative Correspondent duties pertaining to women’s issues – attended briefings, conducted research, wrote constituent letters, and met with constituents
- Organized and set up weekly constituent breakfasts with Senator Baucus
Education
B.A - Political Science, Public Administration
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTCertificate in Event Management -
George Washington University
Washington, DCSkills
- Corporate governance
- Board meeting management
- Shareholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Director onboarding
- Project management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Corporate Governance Manager
Honeywell
01.2024 - Current
Senior Legal Operations Specialist
Honeywell
01.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Executive Administrator
Honeywell
06.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Executive Assistant
AIG
09.2018 - 06.2019
Marketing Manager
Brunswick Group
03.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Executive Assistant
Brunswick Group
01.2015 - 03.2017
Executive Administrative/Special Events Assistant
Time Warner Corporate, Global Public Policy
09.2007 - 12.2014
Legislative Correspondent/Staff Assistant
United States Senator Max Baucus
05.2006 - 09.2007
Certificate in Event Management -
George Washington University
B.A - Political Science, Public Administration
Montana State University
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