Executive Assistant Account Manager

PAULA KUPERMAN

Washington, DC 804-***-**** *************@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Executive Assistant and diplomatic professional with 10+ years of experience providing confidential and high-level support to senior executives and international dignitaries. Proven expertise in protocol management, complex event coordination, and strategic communication. Exceptional ability to manage multifaceted administrative tasks, build strong stakeholder relationships, and maintain discretion. Multilingual (Portuguese, English, Spanish) and adept at ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced, demanding international environments and seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging Executive Assistant role.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Executive Support &

Administration

Diplomatic & Protocol

Management

Technical & Operations

Calendar & Travel

Management

High-Level Stakeholder Liaison Microsoft Office Suite

(Advanced)

Confidential Correspondence International Protocol Execution CRM & Database Management Project & Task Prioritization Diplomatic Event Coordination Complex Logistics Planning Executive Communications Cross-Cultural Communication Analytical Problem-Solving PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Assistant to the Ambassador Embassy of Brazil in the USA Washington, DC May 2022 – Sep 2025

● Executive & Confidential Support: Provided comprehensive, confidential support to the Ambassador, managing a dynamic schedule, international travel logistics, and internal/external communications with utmost discretion and professionalism.

● High-Stakes Event Management: Planned and executed 50+ high-profile diplomatic events (galas, bilateral meetings, receptions), including full management of budgets, logistics, protocol, vendor contracts, and cross-departmental teams.

● Key Liaison: Served as the primary point of contact and liaison for U.S. government officials, foreign dignitaries, and executive staff, effectively representing the Ambassador and the Embassy.

● Administrative Oversight: Oversaw preparation of sensitive materials, high-impact presentations, and briefing documents, ensuring they adhered to strict diplomatic and organizational standards.

Lead Teacher ABRACE McLean, VA Feb 2022 – Jun 2024

● Developed and delivered educational curricula, demonstrating strong organizational and training skills transferable to professional mentoring and staff development. Account Manager Itaú Unibanco Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nov 2013 – Jun 2015

● Managed and retained a portfolio of high-value client accounts, demonstrating exceptional relationship-building skills that led to a 15% increase in client retention. Manager, Accounting Division Citibank Financial Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Sep 2005 – Oct 2010

● Oversaw compliance, financial reporting, and implemented process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and accuracy.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s in Business and Marketing Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2003- 2007

ESL Certification Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA 2016 LANGUAGES

Portuguese (Native) English (Fluent) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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