Executive Assistant Senior

Julia Barrera

McKinney, TX ***** • C: 305-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/juliabarrera

Senior Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator

Dynamic and highly trusted Senior Executive Assistant with 38+ years supporting C-level executives in fast-paced corporate environments. Expert in managing complex calendars, coordinating executive travel, and executing high-level HR and operations tasks. Proven ability to lead incentive programs, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional administrative support with absolute discretion. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with advanced Excel proficiency.

Core Competencies

Executive Support • Project Coordination • Incentive Program Management • Calendar & Travel Management • HR & Payroll Administration • Event Planning • Excel Reporting • Confidential Document Handling • Bilingual: English/Spanish

Professional Experience

The Happy Co. (www.THEHAPPYCO.COM) 2019 thru 2025

Senior Executive Assistant and HR Coordinator

Provided high-level administrative support to executive leadership, managing complex calendars and travel logistics.

Administered payroll via PaychexFlex and oversaw HR-related functions including onboarding and orientation.

Acted as Office Manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and internal communications.

Responsible for:

Human Resources • Payroll (via PaychexFlex) • Office Management • Executive Travel • Maintain Executive Calendar

Automatic Data Processing LLC (www.ADP.com) 1987 thru 2018

Built an impressive record of achievement and promotion with this $12B globally leading provider of cloud based Human Capital Management software, providing executive level administrative support for the executive staff and senior leadership team.

Executive Assistant – Major Account Services, Dallas, TX (2008 to 2018)

Responsible for:

-Supported multiple senior executives with calendar management, expense reporting, and executive communications.

-Created marketing literature and sales presentations that drove campaign success across industry verticals.

-Led creation of unit sales reporting tools; collaborated with Sales Ops to implement systems adopted company-wide.

-Coordinated large-scale sales events, incentive trips (50+ attendees), trade shows, and executive offsites.

-Designed Excel-based dashboards for tracking divisional sales metrics and performance goals.

-Partnered with HR to roll out performance review protocols and standardized assistant objectives.

Additional Automatic Data Processing Experience

Executive Assistant Small Business Services, Dallas, TX (2006-2008)

Sales Administrator Small Business Services and Major Account Services, Miami, FL (1995-2006)

Sales Administrator Emerging Business Services, Miami, FL (1990-1995)

Roll Call Coordinator, Miami, FL (1987-1990)

Education & Certifications

Excel I, II, III – Collin Community College (2018)

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel [Advanced], Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), WebEx, Oracle, Salesforce, Concur, Seismic, PaychexFlex, ADPJive, OpenInvoice, Windows OS

References

Available upon request.

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