Susan Spiegler 917-***-****
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SUMMARY
Senior level Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting C-level executives
Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Culture carrier, exceptional team building and strong customer service skills
Expertise in managing multiple projects, developing cost-effective business models and business practices
Ability to innovate, drive and manage change while building strong relationships across all lines of business
Skilled mentor and leader
Strong work ethics and integrity
WORK EXPERIENCE
City National Bank, owned by RBC, New York, NY 03/2021 – present
Senior Administrative Specialist
Personal & Business Banking
Provide support required for senior-level manager, including complex calendar management, coordination, including creation of agendas and distribution of materials
Reporting, including validation, distribution as well as input on Production, Scorecards, Incentives
Development of ad hoc reporting as needed
Development of and participation in monthly multi-media communication
Development of Networking Committee
On and off-boarding of colleagues
Coordinate all events and award coordination
Leader and culture carrier for Women’s Network, with a focus on philanthropic events and actives
JPMorgan Chase & Co., New York, NY 09/2014 - 11/2020
Senior Executive Assistant
Home Lending, Merchant Services, Planning & Analysis
Global Investment Banking
Provide all support required for senior-level CFO, including complex calendar management, domestic and international travel, development of communications, creation of agendas and distribution of materials
Provide guidance on communications, business management and organization
Coordinate and schedule complex meetings and teleconferences for multiple office locations
Floor manager, managing all aspects, including technology, coverage, events
Project Management and Consultant 06/2007–09/2014
Worked across multiple industries providing business, operational and project management consulting for Fortune 100 companies, including Goldman Sachs, ADP, Xerox, Lehman Brothers
Development of Business Continuity Plans for global offshoring locations
Worked with CEO of start-up business for virtual outsourcing, defining market niche for business development, creating best practices
Collaborated with professors, attorneys and educators at Teachers College, Columbia University to deliver global training programs in emerging countries (i.e., Pakistan, Bulgaria, Nigeria)
Large-scale Project Management for Global RFP Preparation
Business development in the global offshoring & outsourcing areas
Created and delivered training & development plans for HR Team Leaders managing recruiting
JPMorgan Chase & Co., New York, NY 02/2000 – 06/2006 Vice President
Operations & Project Manager, Business Support Services
Managed Global 400-person 24/7 Support Services organization delivering comprehensive client services to support Investment Bank, with total annual budget of $60+MM. Responsible for Project & Program Management activities across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
Led successful global project with multiple work-streams and locations to offshore multiple services to India,
creating first-ever captive outsourced presence in investment banking industry; achieved annual run-rate savings of over $5.0MM and 50% reduction in headcount
Led strategic initiatives creating unified organization through development of cross-regional partnerships,
offshore hubs, global best practices, proprietary workflow, and billing systems
Partnered to create industry-wide forum and network to develop innovative approaches to business and vendor management with administrative assistants across LOBs
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
UBS, Investment Banking Division: Project Manager & Department Head
Moody’s Investor Service, Project & Operations Manager, Emerging Markets Group
Goldman Sachs & Co., Managed 400+ person Global Business Support Services & Business Continuity
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Selected as one of JPMorgan’s women leaders to attend Smith College’s Executive Development Program
Six Sigma certification (Green Belt)
Bergen Community College, Finance & Business classes
Berkeley Business Secretarial School
VOLUNTEER/NON-PROFIT WORK EXPERIENCE
Various women’s philanthropic activities
Camp Brookside, Town of Harrison
Rye YMCA, Membership Services
Church Street School for Music & Art
Volunteer, PS 234 - PTA VP Communications and volunteer for fund-raising events Volunteer
St. Luke’s Hospital, Rape & Victim Advocate