Brenda L. Smith
305-***-**** *************@*******.***
Bilingual Executive Assistant (English/Spanish)/Miami, FL EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Senior Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting C-suite and senior leadership in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Expertise in executive operations, complex travel coordination, financial oversight, large-scale event planning, and cross-functional communication. Trusted partner known for discretion, professionalism, and anticipating executive needs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant to Senior Executive Vice Presidents of Construction The Related Group – Miami, FL 2016 – 2025
Provide comprehensive executive support to two Senior Executive Vice Presidents overseeing multi-million- dollar construction portfolios across 9+ active development projects.
Manage complex executive calendars, high-level meetings, Zoom conferences, and cross-functional coordination across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders
Coordinate all domestic and international travel, preparing detailed itineraries and managing last-minute changes
Plan and execute large-scale corporate events, including annual vendor appreciation events (150+ attendees)
Prepare contracts, executive correspondence, reports, and organizational charts for leadership meetings
Process and reconcile monthly executive expense reports
Compile and distribute project documentation including change orders, pay applications, pour logs, sub- award breakdowns, and status reports
Maintain sensitive executive communications and confidential project documentation
Provide personal assistant support as required
Acted as primary point of contact for executive leadership, maintaining strict confidentiality while coordinating VIP engagements, investor relations, high-profile meetings, and last-minute international travel in fast-paced, high-visibility environments Impact: Ensured seamless executive operations across multiple concurrent developments while maintaining strict deadlines, financial accuracy, and executive efficiency. Executive Assistant / Office Manager
A1 Frameless Shower Enclosures – Miami, FL 2008 – 2016 Supported business owner and managed full operational and financial oversight for a 13-person installation team.
Oversaw company financials including A/R, A/P, payroll, budgeting, and reconciliations
Managed scheduling, customer service, vendor relations, and supply inventory
Prepared project proposals, invoicing, billing, and collections
Implemented operational processes allowing owner to focus on business development
Provided HR and administrative support
Customer Service / Team Lead
AT&T (formerly BellSouth) – Miami, FL 2002 – 2008
Managed inbound customer service and account escalations
Promoted to Team Lead overseeing 16 associates
Assisted with training and performance management
Supported monthly goal attainment and compliance standards ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE
Executive calendar and travel management
High-level event planning and coordination
Contract preparation and document control
Financial operations and accounting support
Vendor, investor, and stakeholder relations
Confidential communications and executive gatekeeping
Microsoft Office Suite and accounting systems
EDUCATION & LICENSES
Associate Degree in Accounting
Former Licenses:
Series 7
Series 6
Series 63
Series 3
Life, Health & Variable Annuities
CAM Certification Course