Executive Assistant International Travel

PAULA LORDITCH

Email: **********@*****.*** Mobile: 973-***-****

LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/paula-lorditch

With over 20 years of experience in executive-level support, I excel in delivering seamless administrative management and driving operational efficiency for C-suite executives. My expertise spans managing complex schedules, coordinating domestic and international travel, and organizing high-profile meetings and events. As a skilled relationship builder, I foster strong connections with clients, vendors, and internal teams, consistently serving as a trusted and professional point of contact. I have a proven ability to oversee office relocations, manage IT coordination, and optimize facilities operations, ensuring smooth workflows and exceptional organizational outcomes. Technically proficient, I am adept at utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Concur, Workday, Teams, Webex, Zoom, Diligent, DocuSign, Google Suite, SAP, SharePoint, and more. Additionally, I bring a wealth of experience in financial management, event planning, and vendor relations, complemented by my certification as a Notary Public.

Expertise in the legal field as a Legal Secretary.

Professional Experience

Simtra Biopharma Solutions (Kelly Services)

Executive Assistant to CTO, CIO & Chief of Quality

Parsippany, NJ (May 2024 – October 2024)

Manage daily schedules, prioritizing and resolving conflicts for senior executives.

Coordinate domestic and international travel, including expense management.

Act as a trusted business partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Oversee onboarding/offboarding processes and IT training budget approvals.

Manage procurement cards, monthly reconciliations, and purchase order submissions.

Barclays USA (Randstad)

Executive Assistant (Global Technology Infrastructure Services)

Whippany, NJ (April 2023 – January 2024)

Managed multi-calendars and organized global senior leadership meetings.

Coordinated international travel and processed expense reports using Concur.

Created PowerPoint presentations and maintained tracking spreadsheets.

Facilitated onboarding/offboarding processes and organized team events.

Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (C&G Consulting Services)

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & 11 EVPs (C-Suite)

Florham Park, NJ (April 2022 – November 2022)

Managed complex calendars and scheduled high-profile meetings and summits.

Coordinated travel, lodging, and private dining arrangements for executives.

Reconciled expenses using Expensify and supported Town Hall presentations.

Organized Listening Tours to enhance employee engagement and feedback.

Everest Re Group

Senior Executive Assistant to CFO & General Counsel (C-Suite)

Warren, NJ (April 2020 – March 2021)

Scheduled and coordinated quarterly board meetings and earnings calls.

Created and maintained comprehensive departmental schedules and contact lists.

Collaborated with internal and external teams to manage audit-related tasks.

Geron Corporation (Robert Half)

Senior Executive Assistant to CBO & CMO

Parsippany, NJ (April 2019 – November 2019) (Contract)

Managed calendars and coordinated international travel for executives.

Organized video interviews and supported onboarding processes.

Reconciled expense reports and assisted with Board of Directors meetings.

Dickstein Partners Inc.

Senior Executive Assistant, Office Manager & Personal Assistant

New York, NY (August 1996 – December 2018)

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the President, CFO, and General Counsel.

Managed professional and personal calendars, travel arrangements, and vendor relations.

Coordinated high-level client meetings and events, including booking private jets.

Oversaw office operations, including relocation projects and vendor management.

Education

Associate of Science in Business; St. John’s University

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