CONTACT
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PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Accomplished Executive Assistant
with over a decade of experience at
leading companies like Qualcomm,
adept in managing complex
schedules and coordinating high-level
meetings. Expertise in Microsoft
Office and multilingual
communication enhances operational
efficiency. Proven track record in
event planning and executive
support, demonstrating exceptional
organizational and interpersonal
skills.
Detail-oriented professional
promotes exceptional interpersonal
skills, with a proven ability to build
and maintain successful relationships
with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
Proven ability to handle confidential
information with discretion and
demonstrated achievement in
leveraging strong organizational and
communication skills to support
high-level objectives. Success in
creating cost-effective solutions that
improve departmental operations.
SKILLS
■ Microsoft Word
■ PowerPoint
■ Windows
■ Excel
■ Oracle
■ MS Outlook
■ GroupWise
■ Teams / Skype / Zoom
Outlook Calendar / Microsoft Teams
Schedule
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Multi-lingual skills: English, Spanish
(written and verbal fluency)
beginner Italian
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■ Notary Public
■ Concur
■ Expensify
LINDA LORENTE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
EXPERIENCE
Sr. Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant Adapdix - AI Software - Pleasanton
10/2020 - 12/2023
■ Directly support CEO.
Manage complex and changing calendars on Outlook. Coordinated meetings with internal and external stakeholders, prepared agendas, distributed minutes and followed up on action items.
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Orchestrate, schedule and determine BOD meetings with extensive communication.
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■ Detailed domestic and international point-to-point travel planning.
■ All company events, outings, off-sights
Personal Assistant including: appointments, family trips, family calendar, etc.
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Organized and managed multiple projects simultaneously while paying strict attention to detail.
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Managed executive email accounts by responding to messages and initiating email conversations with colleagues.
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■ Hybrid / Remote work arrangement.
Executive Assistant, VP & GM Telecommunication Qualcomm - San José 03/2012 - 10/2020
Directly support VP Strategy & Analysis, VP & GM Wireless Infrastructure
& Networking and Sr. Director Project Management.
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■ Plan corporate & department events including Bay Area summer picnic.
■ Orchestrate offsite and onsite conferences and trainings. Arranged for employee onboarding by scheduling training and organizing training material.
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Managed office staff by recruiting, preparing orientations and training employees.
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■ Proofread and edited executive documents and communications. Demonstrated proficiency in calendar management, scheduling and coordinating executive-level meetings.
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Executive Administrative Assistant Accuray - Medical Device - Sunnyvale 06/2010 - 03/2012
■ Directly support CEO, CFO and General Counsel.
Orchestrate, determine and communicate BOD meetings including luncheon and dinner planning and preparation of BOD materials.
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■ Handled highly confidential information in professional and loyal manner. Provided executive-level administrative support to senior management, including calendar and travel coordination.
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Executive Administrative Assistant, President & CEO Contract Assignments - Bay Area
06/2006 - 04/2010
Directly support President / VP Human Resources / VP Bus Dev & Advanced Technology Group / EVP Sales & Marketing.
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Coordinate point-to-point travel needs - create detailed itineraries including maps, directions, hotel reservations, and ground transportation.
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■ Assisted Marketing in trade show planning- arranged hotel blocks, dinner events and trade meeting set-ups
■ High-level contacts of sensitive nature internally and externally. Served as a liaison between executives and other departments to ensure effective communication flow throughout the organization.
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Executive Administrator/Senior Human Resources Project Specialist/ Account Coordinator Scios Incorporated - Biopharmaceutical - San José 04/1999 - 06/2006
■ Support VP, HR and Director.
■ Cross function VP support when necessary.
■ Benefits liaison - launched new benefit programs.
Manage Event Management Board – Corporate Activities Committee Coordinator; shuttle service and other company perquisites.
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Reviewed incoming resumes, set-up interviews and coordinated interviews.
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■ Maintained GMP (Government/ FDA Regulated) and Non-GMP Files. EDUCATION
Completed coursework towards Continuing studies
Mission College - CA
Completed coursework towards Merchandising / Marketing/ Sales/ office courses
Evergreen Valley / San Jose City College - CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Notary Public