Suzanne Adams
*** ******* **** ***. *** Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Email: ****************@*****.*** Mobile #: 770-***-**** SUMMARY
Outstanding loyalty
Positive attitude
Mature, good judgment, discretion, common
sense
Assertive, kind, courteous, fun, professional
Decision maker
Exceptional relationship-building skills
Excellent organization skills
Outgoing personality
Proactive-able to anticipate executive’s
approaching needs and any potential conflicts or
issues
Flexible-able to perform successfully in a fast- paced environment with many changes in
priorities
Very open to feedback
Highly proficient in Microsoft programs,
including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
Concur, Expensify, Slack, Workday
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Executive Assistant Atlanta, GA JAN 2016 to May 2018 Executive Assistant to Founder/General Counsel – Trust Stamp Executive Assistant to CEO – Tailormade Executive
Executive Assistant to - TravelPort
Executive Assistant to Candidate for Mayor of Atlanta Executive Assistant to C-Level Executives from home office
Manage and keeper of Executive(s) daily schedule
Manage and coordinate detailed travel for Executive, as well as others
Time and expense entry for Executive staff
Compose and communication for internal and external communication
American Express account reconciliation for Executive team and other employees in the office
PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other support for Executive
Prepare and proofread reports, meeting handouts and other material as necessary
Coordinate office functions, both internal and external
Coordinate Executive purchases for office items, including all software and hardware
Coordination and management of office move
Daily communication and assistant to employees in Poland
Participation in team and client meetings
Analyze, review and report on a regular basis for successes and opportunity to maximize results
Daily management of Executive’s email, mail and telephone inquiries. Handle/respond to all communication
Work closely with clients to develop strategic plans and implement those plans to hit client goals, as well as assemble teams appropriate
Go to Person for office staff
HavenBrook Homes - Duluth, GA JAN 2015 - JAN 2016 Executive Assistant, President and Chief Administrative Officer
Manage the President/CAO’s schedule by authorizing and organizing meetings, responding to questions and meeting requests, keeping minutes and managing the President/CAO’s task list
Work directly with Legal and General Counsel daily Suzanne Adams
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Attend meetings with and without the President/CAO; Manage follow through on executive decisions from each meeting
Liaison between the President/CAO, CEO, key executives and employees
Ensure completion of executive directives and special projects by determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem solving and making necessary adjustments
Manage the President/CAO’s communications including email, telephone and mail correspondences
Arrange corporate travel and meetings by developing itineraries and agendas, booking transportation and lodging, and negotiating and securing meeting facilities
Provide all necessary administrative support including preparing periodical operating reports, compiling expense reports, reconciling corporate card charges, organizing events and meetings, and preparing presentations
Make recommendations to improve process and communications efficiencies and implement changes
Enhance President/CAO’s and company’s reputation by owning responsibilities for implementing key directive’s and adding value to job accomplishments
Train and guide new Administrative staff, while following up as their mentor
High Level of Personal Work for two Executives
Company was sold, and each employee was replaced Cox Communications - Atlanta, GA MAY 2014 - AUG 2014 Executive Assistant – Contractor, Senior Vice President Enterprise Development
Executive support to Senior Vice President, Enterprise Development, including a team of 500 plus employees
True right-hand to Executive
Maintain and protect operations by keeping all information confidential
Heavy, comprehensive calendar of internal and external activities, coordinate meetings and schedule external clients and vendors, as well as organize and plan all internal meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel for Senior VP
Coordinate all recruiting for department, maintaining files for job descriptions and other pertinent personnel data for all positions in the department
Read, proof, research, and route correspondence; draft letters and documents; collect and analyze information; initiate telecommunications
Maintain department organizational structure, seating assignments, etc.
Organize all departmental functions, volunteer events, team calendars and other activities Intuitive Surgical, Inc. - Norcross, GA SEPT.2013 - MAR 2014 Executive Assistant, Senior Vice President and Vice President
Manage all office logistics for the SVP US and Australian Sales to include heavy calendar management, travel, expense report submissions, credit card reconciliation
Facilitate meetings, including publishing agendas, compiling presentation material, scheduling, etc.
Provide administrative support to executive officers
Required in depth knowledge of company operations, policies and procedures
Handle details of highly confidential and critical nature
Collect and prepare information for use in discussions and meetings of executive staff and outside individuals
Prepare presentation materials for Board of Directors
Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting evaluation methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Handle all urgent situations of diverse scope in the appropriate manner.
Extremely high level of personal work
Suzanne Adams
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Bain and Company - Atlanta, GA FEB 2008 to SEPT 2013 Executive Assistant, Results Delivery Global Lead Partner and Global Co-Lead Partner
True right hand to Global Leader, as well as point person for all communication, including extremely confidential information and all client communication
Manage and communicate incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of executives
Manage sensitive written and verbal executive-level correspondence
Main point of contact for global clients, as well as internal global executives requesting meeting time and coordination of client regional meetings
Owned and Manage day-to-day, exceptionally heavy calendars
Quickly resolve scheduling conflicts as they arose and prioritize issues to ensure an effective time management approach
Coordinate detailed and extensive International & domestic travel arrangements including air, hotel, ground transportation, visas and meal reservations, as business needs and personal preferences dictate
(provide travel itinerary)
Input and maintain travel expense/credit card reconciliation
Manage and coordinate logistics for global practice team and US internal meetings
Responsible for training new Executive Assistant employees
Manage Executive vacation schedule for tea
Work independently with minimal in-person supervision
Maintain Partner’s contact list in Outlook and LinkBain (CRM database)
Ensure contacts are resolved and classified appropriately in LinkBain
Act as an interface for clients and all levels of Bain staff with Executive Team
Type and proof correspondence including letters, memos, documents and reports as requested or as circumstances dictate
Support a variety of internal programs and initiatives as required or assigned including organizing case team events, offsite meetings and other company sponsored event
Organize and schedule client and internal meetings and events with an understanding of business priorities
Proactively manage extremely complex calendars
KPMG BearingPoint, Inc. - Atlanta, GA JUN 1997 - JAN 2008 Executive Assistant, Executive Partner and Executive Vice President and CIO
Prepare and assist with preparation of documents, presentations and travel for monthly Executive board
High daily volume of written and verbal executive-level correspondence
Heavy calendar maintenance and travel arrangements (90% international) and daily communication with external, internal, domestic and international executive
Coordinate international meeting retreats to include venue selection, venue set up, and travel for international board members, presentation preparation, etc.
Generate quarterly and annual statistics
Prepare detailed and complex expense reports
Prepare presentations and assisted with RFP’s to outside clients
Appointed as main contact person for 500+ employee office for any help needed by employees
Handle all accounts payable/receivable for three separate departments
Maintain total confidentiality in all aspects of the company and position
Heavy Personal Work for Executive
Heavy calendar maintenance and travel arrangements (90% international) and daily communication with external, internal, domestic and international executive
Coordinate all departmental functions, including outings, office parties and holiday parties EDUCATION Georgia Southern University (2 years completed)