Strategic Executive Support Specialist

DEBORAH AKINES

Executive Specialist Strategic Executive Support

Frisco, TX 708-***-**** **********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic Executive Specialist with 25+ years of experience partnering with Senior Vice Presidents and executive leaders in complex, highly regulated organizational environments. Trusted advisor recognized for anticipating executive needs, managing sophisticated operating rhythms, and enabling leaders to operate at peak effectiveness. Known for discretion, adaptability, and results-driven problem solving. CORE EXPERTISE

Executive Partnership • SVP & C-Suite Support • Executive Operations

Strategic Calendar & Operating Rhythm Management • Executive Communications

Confidential & Sensitive Information Handling • Process Improvement

Complex Travel & Logistics • Cross-Functional Collaboration EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST

Corewell Health Grand Rapids, Michigan Remote 2023 – Present

Strategic executive partner supporting Senior Vice Presidents and Executive Staff

Design and manage complex executive calendars and operating rhythms aligned to business priorities

Anticipate risks, conflicts, and gaps; proactively resolve issues before escalation

Lead executive meeting preparation, briefing materials, correspondence, and follow-through

Manage end-to-end travel logistics across competing priorities

Serve as trusted steward of confidential and sensitive information

Act as project manager for various leadership tasks PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Executive Administrative Coordinator Administrative Coordinator Exelon Corporation Chicago, IL 2004-2019 Fortune 100 Company

Provided long-term executive support to Vice Presidents and senior leaders across HR Operations Talent, Facilities and Supply Chain functions within a highly regulated enterprise environment VOLUNTEER Non-For-Profit SUMMARY Strategic Pastoral Partnership Apostolic Faith Church Chicago, IL 2000-2025

Served for 20+ years as operational partner to bishop and senior pastoral leadership, at a 5K+ member church, providing coordination and ministry execution oversight. Liaised between leadership and ministry teams to ensure alignment and accountability. Participated in leadership evaluation sessions to assess ministry health and recommended structural improvements. Directed and designed monthly systems covering all ministerial service functions and continual planning. Worked to create strategic systems during COVID for church members to meet in groups monthly across the Chicagoland area during shut down for 2 years. Dear Hiring Leader,

I am excited to apply for an opportunity to work within your organization. With 25+ years of experience supporting Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and executive leaders across complex enterprise environments within the utility and the healthcare industries and the non-for-profit industry, I bring a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to executive support that enables leaders to operate with clarity, efficiency, and confidence and for organizations to thrive via the support of structured teams. Throughout my career, I have partnered closely with senior leadership to manage executive operating rhythms, complex calendars, high-level communications, and logistics across competing priorities. I am recognized for anticipating challenges before they arise, handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, and creating structure that allows executives to focus on decision-making and organizational goals.

I excel in dynamic environments where trust, adaptability, and strategic thinking are essential. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and executive partnership mindset to your organization.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Deborah Akines

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