Executive Assistant, Manager

L I NDSAY MORRIS

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A performance-driven and versatile executive administrative professional with a successful record of accomplishment in scheduling, travel arrangements, client services, report administration, communications, event planning/management, negotiations, security coordination, and documents management. Proven aptitude in using sound business judgment and decisiveness, attention to detail, and organizational skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. An attentive and dependable producer who consistently achieves short- and long-term performance objectives with excellence. E X P E R I E N C E

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, New York, New York Executive Assistant, Direct to Consumer, 2018-2020 Directed all aspects of both direct-to-consumer executive vice president and senior vice president of new media distribution business and personal calendars. Set up meetings with all outside media partners on daily basis. Scheduled and maintained all weekly/monthly meetings for two different departments. Prepared and processed expense reports for both VPs as well coordinated personal and business travel both domestic and international. Obtained all necessary documentation, such as passports and visas. Oversaw all incoming communications for EVP, including emails and phone calls.

Named primary point of contact for all major NBA event management systems for two departments, including coordinating travel for staff, staff seating, securing credentials, and meeting space at all signature events. Directed all aspects of outside guests attending signature NBA events, including event invitations, hotel arrangements, ticketing, and on-site point of contact. Oversaw and distributed credentials for 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago. Aided direct-to-consumer staff as needed with coordinating meetings with outside media partners, preparing presentations, coordinating international travel, as well as onboarding interns and associates.

• Chosen to work in NBA commissioner’s office for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 NBA All-Star Game as well as 2018 and 2019 NBA draft as ticket liaison/guest manager for all VIP guests, NBA board of governors, and commissioner's family.

• Coordinated NBA's presence at GSMA MWC (formally known as Mobile World Congress), world’s largest exhibition for mobile industry, and incorporated thought leadership conference featuring prominent executives representing global mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, and content owners from 2016 to 2019. o Secured exhibition space and advertising for NBA's presence at conference. o Negotiated contracts for hotel space for staff staying in Barcelona as well as coordinated VIP event at NBA Cafe in Barcelona. o Supervised construction of exhibition space on site. o Scheduled and maintained all meetings with new business inquiries on site. o Coordinated and scheduled speaking opportunities for senior leadership in conference panels. Executive Assistant, Global Strategy and Finance, 2011-2018 Served as executive assistant to both special assistant to commissioner and SVP of team finance. Oversaw all aspects of both business and personal calendars. Set up meetings with all outside partners and team representatives on daily basis. Scheduled and maintained all weekly/monthly meetings for two different departments. Prepared and processed expense reports for both VPs as well as coordinated personal and business travel both domestic and international. Obtained all necessary documentation, such as passports and visas. Named primary point of contact for all major NBA event management systems for two departments, including coordinating travel for staff, staff seating, securing credentials, and meeting space at all signature events. Led all aspects of outside guests attending signature NBA events, including event invitations, hotel arrangements, ticketing, as well as on-site point of contact. Provided support for communication with members of NBA board of governors, owner committees, CFOs, and team presidents as well as assistance in preparing meetings, correspondences, and answering emails. Handled highly confidential documents, mailings, and communications during collective bargaining and NBA TV rights negotiations. Served as primary point of contact for all team chief financial officers. Maintained and distributed weekly ticketing reports to both internal NBA departments and all 30 teams. Compiled and maintained handbook for reporting all basketball-related income and coordinated yearly training with outside accounting firm and team on how to report income.

• Coordinated 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 team finance meetings with all 100 team finance representatives as well as NBA staff and accountants.

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o Chose location, secured hotel contracts and meeting space, managed F&B contracts for duration of meetings, set up team- building events, and secured special speakers.

• Named event manager for Annual United Nations Game and in charge of hosting Secretary General of UN and family. o Coordinated security between UN, MSG, NYPD, and NBA security teams. o Secured transportation for NBA guests to and from game.

• Chosen to work in NBA commissioner’s office for 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 NBA All-Star Game as well as 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 NBA Draft as ticket liaison/guest manager for all VIP guests, NBA board of governors, and commissioner's family. ESPN, New York, New York

Executive Assistant, 2009-2011

Scheduled and organized both internal and external meetings for senior vice president of research and analytics. Handled correspondences, travel, and phone as well as expenses, invoices, purchase orders, and all other SAP/UAA functions. Oversaw department lists, communications, and distributions. Served as office administrator and point of contact for ESPN’s Time Square office location. Coordinated and distributed any promotional items, event tickets, etc. Liaised with ESPN senior management executive assistants.

• Chosen to be an usher and guest manager for 2010 and 2011 ABC and Disney Upfronts.

• Named staff manager for the Disney Research Lab. o Coordinated staff and partner visits to the lab to view how audience sensory systems process incoming data. A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE, New York, New York, Senior Administrative Assistant, 2006-2009. Oversaw meetings and schedules for senior vice president of corporate communications. Scheduled and maintained all incoming media requests for corporate communications department. Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements for SVP and group VP. Planned and executed media events and press conferences at NHL All-Star, Winter Classic, and Stanley Cup Finals. Supervised invitations, travel logistics, and hospitality arrangements for players and VIPs to NHL events. Maintained schedule for Stanley Cup for certain NHL events, promotional appearances, and charity events. Approved and distributed all media credentials for NHL events, including international media. E D U C A T I O N

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

B.S., Business Marketing, 2005

C O M P U T E R S K I L L S

Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Cisco WebEx, Concur, American Express Global Business Travel, Slack, Skype, Zoom

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