Senior Executive Assistant with 20+ Years Supporting C-Suite
Resume:
Angela German
Trusted, detail-oriented Senior Executive Assistant with 20+ years supporting C-level leaders, known for discretion, proactive scheduling, and seamless day-to-day support.
Little Elm, TX 75068
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, TX —Manager, Executive Administrator
November 2025 – Present
●Provide executive-level support to the Dean of Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences; manage a complex, high-volume Outlook calendar, travel, and shifting priorities with discretion and sound judgment.
●Serve as a trusted partner and effective gatekeeper—triage requests, protect executive time, and proactively “manage up” by anticipating needs and removing obstacles before they escalate.
●Prepare the Dean for meetings by compiling agendas, briefing materials, packets, and presentations; draft and edit executive-level communications and responses as needed.
●Coordinate faculty affairs administration (hiring, promotion & tenure, third-year reviews, retirement agreements), ensuring documentation accuracy, deadline compliance, and meeting coordination with chairs and stakeholders.
●Plan and execute college-wide meetings and events (chairs, faculty, staff, and special initiatives), managing logistics, invitations, catering, guest relations, and post-event follow-up.
●Maintain detailed faculty/staff records and reporting; partner with HR on staffing processes and complete initial reviews for budget, travel, and purchase approvals requiring Dean sign-off.
The Haskell Company, Frisco, TX — Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
November 2021 - March 2025
●Coordinated high-stakes meetings, including board sessions and client presentations, ensuring leaders had the right materials, pre-reads, and time buffers to succeed.
●Anticipated executive needs; adjusting schedules, preparing talking points, and resolving conflicts before they became roadblocks.
●Planned and executed executive events, including annual Christmas parties, leadership luncheons, and client dinners, managed catering, vendor selection, and on-site logistics.
●Built and maintained strong relationships with preferred vendors and event staff at restaurants, ensuring seamless service and favorable terms for corporate functions.
●Orchestrated domestic and international travel for executives, board members, and consultants; handling everything from visas to ground transportation.
●Oversaw expense reporting and streamlined reimbursement processes, saving time for both executives and accounting teams.
WellMed Medical Management, Dallas, TX — Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
January 2015 - July 2021
●Balanced demanding calendars and competing project priorities, helping executives stay focused and organized.
●Created polished executive-level presentations, charts, and reports that were shared with board members and stakeholders.
●Collaborated with Human Resources on new hire onboarding, processing confidential employee paperwork, benefit forms, and security access while ensuring compliance with company policies.
●Served as a trusted point of contact for sensitive employee information, handling documents with discretion and accuracy.
●Organized company events, team luncheons, and executive dinners; coordinated with restaurants, caterers, and venues to deliver memorable experiences.
●Developed trusted partnerships with external vendors and event staff, allowing for smooth planning and consistent quality of service.
●Partnered with executives to run large-scale projects, from planning to follow-up, keeping teams aligned and meeting deadlines.
Certifications and Licenses
Notary Public – State of Texas
Awards & Recognition
Employee of the Month – The Haskell Company and WellMed Medical Management
Honored with multiple Outstanding Achievement Awards (monetary and non-monetary) for excellence in executive support, organization, and leadership team contributions.
Consistently recognized by executives and colleagues for professionalism, dependability, and ability to create a positive workplace culture.
CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Executive Support & Administration:
Calendar & email management
Meeting coordination
Board preparation
Confidential correspondence
Operations & Project Support:
Workflow optimization
Reporting
Expense management
Document control
Communication & Relationship Management:
Client relations
Cross-functional team support
Executive presentations
Vendor coordination
Event Planning & HR Coordination:
Corporate event & holiday party planning
Vendor & restaurant relations
Team luncheons, executive dinners, and off-site meetings
New hire onboarding & orientation support
HR documentation & confidential personnel files
Technical Proficiency:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint)
Adobe Acrobat Pro
SAP
Concur
eClinicalWorks
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