Executive Assistant Personal

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Cathey R. Collinsworth

*** **** ******* ***** *******, AL 35757

Residence: 256-***-**** Mobile: 256-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. Experience in all aspects of business administration to marketing. Proficient logistics experience, pro-active, and possess problem solving qualities. Readily adapts to change, works independently, and exceeds expectations. Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Personable, motivated, enthusiastic and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KPMG Capital - London, UK (Remote) 2014 – 2017

Personal and Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer KPMG International – Toronto, Canada (Remote) 2012 - 2014 Personal Assistant and Administrator for Global Data and Analytics Practice KPMG LLP – New York, NY (Remote) 2011 – 2012

Personal Assistant and Administrator for U.S. and Global Shared Services and Outsourcing Practice Provides administrative support to the Global Leader and the U.S. Leader and Executive Team

In support of multiple executives in this international practice of 300+ executives/directors/associates.

Handles the highest level of confidential information.

Confident working at a global executive level.

Logical, methodical, and logistically minded in all multi-task opportunities to streamline projects to a successful conclusion.

Maintain sensitive and critical documents in SharePoint.

Participates in the budgeting processes and adheres to multi-level expense report processes.

Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment.

Extensive travel experience and understanding of travel circumstances internationally.

Arranges global conference calls across multi-functions and time zones.

Provides on-site support for domestic and international meetings. 2

Event planner with on-site management experience, understanding and prioritizes needs adequately and clearly with property and event coordinators.

Responsible for event contracting, deposits, wire payments, post-event billing and reconciliation.

Maintains high quality of work, productivity, and relationship management.

Manages and maintains complex calendars.

Document executive team calls, assigns and follow up on resulting action items.

Manages international travel itineraries and calendar with strong ability to operate within multiple time zones.

Presents a positive, professional image when interacting with all levels of personnel, both internally and externally.

EquaTerra - Houston, TX (Remote) 2004 – 2011

Personal and Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Executive Assistant to Chairman of the Board and Founder, Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder

What follows is in addition to the responsibilities as identified above, however, are specific to EquaTerra

Supported all five of the C-suite executive with travel, calendar coordination, conference calls, meetings and other issues as identified across 15 countries.

Prioritize and adjust to ever changing priorities and opportunities with an entrepreneurial endeavor growing from $0 to $102M in revenue in seven years.

Liaise with international counterparts to develop and maintain consistent global support of executive staff.

Provided input on office space and arranged procurement of furniture and equipment.

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as any administrative situation dictates.

Maintained Travel Policy and amended when and where necessary.

Process Administrator for the American Express Corporate Card for entire company.

Represented the company as Relationship Manager with our travel company.

Planned all logistics and entertainment for employee events (400+ employees) whether domestic or international.

Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc. – Wichita, KS 1997 – 2004 Office Administrator, Personal and Executive Assistant to the Co-Founder, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer

Supported the three C-suite executives.

This company was acquired by International Hotels Group and at the time of the acquisition the revenues were $151M for 71 corporate-owned and 14 franchised properties.

Administer and maintained calendars for CFO.

Administered and maintained Board of Directors’ calendar. 3

Prepared presentations for the Board of Directors and provided on site support for those meetings.

Maintained all minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings and assisted board members.

Arranged and supported Annual Shareholders’ meetings.

Assisted CFO in Investor Relations activities.

Coordinated and supported on-site/off-site meetings, conference, and special events.

Developed and controlled company travel policy for corporate and field employees.

Negotiated contracts with various travel vendors and maintained vendor relationships.

Negotiated rates for office supply procurement and courier and package delivery services.

Responsible for office administration, supervision of receptionists and office services coordinator.

Dispatcher for corporate jet.

Proficiencies:

Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Calendar

SharePoint

Salesforce

Go To Meeting

Web based collaboration sites

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