Business Partner Executive Support

Debrah Polisi

310-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFILE

Dynamic and highly accomplished professional with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, known for exceptional leadership, organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail. Proven ability to handle multifaceted projects with precision and creativity, fostering an environment of motivation and efficiency. Demonstrates a commitment to problem-solving and adaptability, with a solid background in executive support, travel management, project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Google- March 2022 – October 2024

Administrative Business Partner across three teams (contract)

• Comprehensive Calendar Management: Expertly handle complex scheduling for senior executives, managing multiple time zones and ensuring a seamless flow of appointments, prioritizing high-impact meetings and resolving conflicts with discretion.

• Global Travel Coordination: Manage end-to-end travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, ensuring cost-effective and smooth travel experiences for executives and teams.

• Expense Reporting and Budget Tracking: Meticulously prepare, audit, and reconcile expense reports, adhering to company policies and maximizing efficiency in expense processing.

• Facilities and Operations Support: Act as a liaison for facilities management, coordinating office resources, workspace arrangements, and resolving on-site needs to maintain an optimized work environment.

• Project and Program Support: Drive administrative projects, from planning through execution, ensuring cross-functional teams stay aligned on objectives and timelines, and supporting special initiatives across departments.

Clique Brands-2016 – 2022

Corporate Travel Director

• Leadership in Travel Program Development: Led the development and execution of the company’s corporate travel program, establishing policies and systems that streamlined travel processes and improved cost efficiency.

• Vendor and Contract Management: Negotiated contracts with airlines, hotels, and travel vendors, achieving optimal rates and building long-term relationships with key service providers to benefit company travel resources.

• End-to-End Travel Management: Oversaw all aspects of travel planning for executives and employees, ensuring compliance with travel policies, coordinating itineraries, and addressing last-minute changes effectively.

• Financial Oversight: Managed travel budgets and expenses, performing monthly reconciliations, handling credit card charges, and providing accurate reporting to the finance team for budget adherence.

H2 Wellness-2015 – 2017

Executive/Personal Assistant to the CEO & COO

• Executive Support: Provided high-level administrative support to the CEO and COO, including heavy calendar and travel management, ensuring executives were well-prepared for all engagements.

• Project Coordination: Supported various projects and initiatives, coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables, while providing clear communication with stakeholders.

• Client Relations and Event Management: Organized company events, client meetings, and conferences, managing logistics from start to finish and enhancing client engagement through meticulous planning.

• HR and Administrative Support: Assisted with recruitment processes, onboarding new hires, and coordinating HR functions, contributing to a smooth operational environment.

• Financial Support: Supported accounting activities, such as invoicing, expense tracking, and reconciliation, providing accurate financial data for the management team.

• Personal Assistant Support: Managed schedules, coordinated travel, handled confidential communications, purchased gifts, and coordinated with home vendors to ensure smooth daily operations.

Ubatz Productions, Inc.- 2000 – 2015

Business Partner /Producer

• Production Oversight: Directed and managed all stages of film and video production, from pre-production to post, both in-studio and on location, ensuring quality and timely project delivery.

• Financial Management and Budget Control: Controlled project budgets, allocated resources, and handled financial forecasting, working closely with the finance team and meeting regularly with the CPA for strategic financial planning.

• Contract Negotiation and Stakeholder Liaison: Acted as the primary point of contact with investors, securing funding, discussing project vision, and negotiating contracts to align project goals with stakeholder expectations.

• Marketing and Public Relations: Created press kits, drafted media releases, and developed promotional materials, building and maintaining relationships with media contacts to generate publicity.

• Event Coordination and Travel Planning: Organized on-location shoots and managed production-related travel arrangements, ensuring logistical details were in place for smooth operations.

SKILLS

• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, heavy calendar management, travel, events, project management, social media platforms, discretion and confidentiality, emotional intelligence and critical thinking

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