Executive Assistant Travel Agent

Jane Lynn Davidson

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Meeting Coordination ~ Document Creation ~ Travel Arrangements Research ~ Expense Reports ~ Special Projects Dedicated professional with twenty five plus years of experience in providing effective support to senior executives. Possessing the highest degree of integrity and respect for confidentiality. Adaptable to changing, challenging and critical situations. Confident decision maker and strong communicator. Exceptional interpersonal skills in a variety of situations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Investcorp International Inc. 2004 – 2021

Executive Assistant (Private Equity – North America) Provided administrative support to senior executives of a prominent private equity firm with more than 80 past and present corporate investments, totaling $29 billion in acquisition value, in a broad range of industries and markets. Served as liaison to portfolio companies. Managed calendars in an ever changing, fast paced environment. Prepared international/domestic travel itineraries for demanding travel schedules.

Provided coverage for three full-time senior professionals

Created presentations, prepared memorandums and confidential correspondence

Prepared and distributed monthly/quarterly summary operating reports for portfolio companies

Provided research support utilizing Bloomberg and various research sites

Planned and executed international and domestic corporate events, conferences and other special events

Planned and organized Board of Director meetings and dinners (international and domestic)

Organized internal/external meetings and videoconferences

Assumed responsibility of comparing travel agent costs resulting in significant savings

Maintained contacts, electronic/hard files and expense reports

Provided orientation and training for new executive assistants Goodrich & Sherwood Associates 1997 -2004

Assistant to Chairman/ Senior Associate

Managed and resolved complex administrative issues. Was liaison between chairman, clients and practice areas. Recruited and managed staff of ten (support, research and IT). Recommended/implemented Human Resources policies and procedures. Led group workshops and orientation program for senior outplacement clients.

Managed correspondence, scheduling, travel arrangements, conference and special event planning

Coordinated the planning and installation of LAN/Intranet/e-mail system for 75 people in seven locations

Developed company marketing website. Coordinated development of specific client web pages to win business

Developed/implemented company database and on-line career management system to increase client/retail sales

Recommended $220,000 annual savings as part of the Cost Analysis Committee Jones Lang Wootton USA 1996 – 1997

Executive Assistant (REIT Division)

Provided administrative support and heavy scheduling/travel planning for senior management

Assisted in ad-hoc projects including marketing presentations and brochures

Created and maintained detailed reference library Newsday, Inc. 1985 – 1995

Public Affairs Associate

Represented the office of the Publisher in the area of community-based programs, events and special projects. Conducted plant tours. Handled high volume of sensitive letters and calls from public and organizations. (Promoted to positions of increasing responsibility within Newsday including Circulation Sales, Market, Finance and Production). OTHER – Newsletter Editor – Babylon Village Women’s Club (3 years as volunteer in non-profit organization)

– Pilgrim Psychiatric Center (1 year as volunteer and 5 years as treatment team member in Independent Living) EDUCATION

SUNY Farmingdale

Associate in Applied Science – Office Management and Information Technology

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