Executive Assistant Office

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DANIELLA RAIMONDO

Highlands, New Jersey. ***** C. 908-***-**** **********@*******.***

SUMMARY

Proficient professional Executive Assistant with over 10 years’ experience working alongside Senior Management providing unsurpassed assistance to ensure the success of these accomplished executives. EXPERIENCE

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MACY’S CORPORATE – NEW YORK, NY 2014 – 2018: EVP/GMM and EVP/GPM MERCHANDISING

2010 – 2014: EVP FASHION OFFICE, NEW BUSINESS, LEASE and EVP HUMAN RESOURCES

• Ranked in top 10% for “Outstanding Performance” exceeding expectations and recognized for high level of professionalism, dedication, flexibility, adaptability, diplomacy and relationship building.

• Managed office of 2 EVPs acting as liaison and gatekeeper. Organized and prioritized department workload, maintained daily office operations, provided support and direction to 12 VPs, 10 admins and non-direct staff of 500 executives.

• Maintained multiple complex calendars, coordinated and planned leadership team meetings, roundtables, lunch and learns, 1:1 meeting’s, recognition building forums, executive briefings, Town Hall and external meetings including preparing presentations and handouts, travel, AV, IT/MST, communications, security, caterers, location space and meeting logistics for up to 500 attendees.

• Independently and as a team, collaborated a broad range of projects, reports, charts, and presentations simultaneously to completion. Instructed, communicated and delegated details, information and a time and action calendar. Successfully fulfilled ad hoc projects and special requests of HR CEO.

• Researched, organized and scheduled complex domestic and international travel, including conventions, branch store visits, vendor and group travel providing extensive detailed daily itineraries, meetings, appointments and dinners involving multiple cities and countries. Audited and managed expense reports and reimbursements, approvals, non-compliance issues and budgets for executives and direct reports.

• Prepared and created written and verbal correspondences internally and externally facilitating communication sharing information, meetings, initiatives, projects, reports, presentations and deadlines.

• Cultivated strong professional working partnerships and interfaces with C-level executives and vendors throughout the organization gaining their respect and support.

• Coached, mentored and trained team members, and new hires building camaraderie and best practices.

• Handled sensitive company information, human resources information, personal information and related situations with utmost discretion and confidentiality.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, One Note, Skype, Windows 10, Zoom, and Survey Monkey.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT LORD & TAYLOR CORPORATE – NEW YORK, NY 2001 – 2009: SVP ADVERTISING, FASHION OFFICE, PUBLIC RELATIONS, EVENT PLANNING AND WINDOWS

• Ranked in top 10% for “Outstanding Performance”, recognized for exceptional level of dedication, perseverance, driving efficiency improvements to office systems, workflow and procedures increasing productivity and morale.

• Right-hand liaison and gatekeeper to SVP and staff of 25. Key point of contact for executives and clients.

• Managed complex calendars. Planned and scheduled high volume meetings with marketing, public relations agencies, celebrities, designers, artists, media and vendors.

• Researched, prepared and prioritized advertising information, layouts and requests for analysis, strategies and placement for meeting and press release deadlines.

• Assisted and attended in-store events. Collaborated with Advertising, targeted client mailing lists and created e-blasts. Partnered with VIP clients, caterers, florists, entertainment and security.

• Trained and directed new hires nationwide on corporate policy, procedures and event planning.

• Coordinated extensive complex international and domestic travel including passport and visa documentation, detailed itineraries, VIP client dinners, cash advances, foreign currency, travel and expense reimbursements.

• Created and developed office policies, procedures and databases. Streamlined physical and electronic filing systems increasing staff productivity.

• Managed confidential files, performance appraisal process, organizational charts, time and attendance records, payroll administration for clerical support staff.

• Customer relations representative for 44 U.S. branch stores nationwide. Diplomatically and successfully handled inquiries effectively and efficiently.

• Independently handled high volume calls, correspondence, emails, media and press related situations following company protocol. Developed strong collaborative working relationships throughout the organization, media and high-profile clients.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Adobe Photoshop and Windows Media Player.

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