Executive Assistant - Legal & Entertainment Support Specialist

Debbie McGougan Executive Assistant

***** ******* ****., ******* ****, CA 91411 818-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Successful professional with proven track record of supporting executives in legal and entertainment verticals. Seeking to further extend skills and abilities to serve progressive organizations that foster collaborative environments and whose mission is to benefit people and programs of a holistic nature. Goal-driven, self-motivated, cross-functional team facilitator, and lifelong learner.

Key Strengths & Expertise:

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools: Slack, Calendly, Trello

Design: Canva, Grammarly

Case Management Software

Travel Coordinator/Negotiator

Multitasker, Scheduler

Professional Expertise

Organizational Development

Notable Contributions: Created innovative means for increased productivity and job satisfaction at several companies, including Disney and Warner Bros.

- Conducted organizational assessments to identify areas for improvement, resulting in enhanced productivity and morale.

- Created and maintained a comprehensive filing and documentation system that improved retrieval times by 50 percent.

Legal & Project Management

Notable Contributions: Facilitated all aspects of Warner Bros. initiative re: minors’ financial accounts.

- Succeeded in the preparation and filing of legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and meeting deadlines.

- Managed contract reviews; supplied summaries to legal executives.

- Maintained confidentiality and security of sensitive information, adhering to best practices in data protection.

Event Management & Communications

Notable Contributions: Spearheaded Caltech event coordinating international 600 attendee conference.

- Served as the primary point of contact for clients and partners, ensuring effective communication and swift resolution of issues.

- Coordinated and executed high-stakes events, including board meetings and corporate retreats, ensuring flawless logistics and communication.

- Fostered strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

- Developed and maintained a centralized communication system, improving information flow across departments.

Executive Support

Notable Contributions: Trusted professional credited by VIPs with being their “right hand.”

- Successfully managed complex calendars for multiple executives, optimizing time management and prioritizing key meetings.

- Developed and implemented streamlined processes for handling executive communications, improving response time by 30 percent.

- Negotiated prime travel and coordinated all VIP travel needs.

Career Path

Independent Contractor – Robert Half, Barrington Staffing, California 2019 to Present

Legal Assistant – Jacobs & Dodds Attorney at Law – Los Angeles, CA 2018 to 2019

Administrative Coordinator - Washington Bankers Association 2017 to 2018

Independent Contractor – Robert Half, Private Entrepreneurs, Washing ton 2016-2017

Adminstrator– Unity of Pasadena– Pasadena, CA 2013 - 2015

Legal/Exec Assistant – HR Corporate Walt Disney Co. Burbank, CA 2007 to 2012

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