Executive Assistant & Virtual Support Specialist

Andrea L. Singarella

Executive Assistant / Virtual Assistant

North Canton, OH 330-***-**** ************@*****.*** Professional Summary

Accomplished Virtual Assistant with 12 years of experience providing comprehensive support to business owners, senior leadership, and Board of Directors. Recognized for anticipating needs, streamlining workflows, and fostering seamless communication between leadership, staff, and external stakeholders. Combines exceptional organizational skills with sound judgment, excellent time management, utmost discretion, and a proactive solutions-oriented mindset. Adept at managing complex schedules and inboxes and coordinating logistics in fast-paced virtual environments. Areas of Expertise

Inbox Management, Complex Calendar & Travel Management, Confidential and Discrete Professional Communication, Expense Reporting & Vendor Management, Liaison to Internal & External Stakeholders, Signature Event Planning & Coordination

Professional Experience

ASAP Virtual— Owner and Virtual Assistant

North Canton, OH January 2026 – Present

• Provide comprehensive remote administrative support to business owners and executives.

• Manage complex calendars and travel logistics, reducing scheduling bottlenecks.

• Coordinate meeting preparations, timelines, research, and document organization to improve team productivity.

• Track progress and develop customized reports to provide actionable insights for informed decisions.

• Anticipate leadership needs and proactively address challenges to boost productivity and reduce operational inefficiencies.

Walsh University — Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Philanthropy and Coordinator for the Board of Directors

North Canton, OH Aug 2014 – March 2026

• Provided comprehensive executive support to senior leadership, managing complex calendars, meetings, and detailed travel itineraries.

• Coordinated logistics, materials and communications for Board of Directors meetings, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy.

• Served as liaison between executives, donors, and internal departments to ensure seamless communication and timely execution of fundraising initiatives.

• Drafted, edited, and distributed professional communications, including internal updates and donor correspondence.

• Oversaw document management and filing systems, including sensitive donor files, with discretion.

• Managed expense reports, budget tracking, and vendor invoices to support financial accuracy and compliance.

• Planned and executed annual high-profile events, securing venue contracts, travel and catering logistics, and coordination of sponsorships and guest lists.

Andrea Singarella Designs — Owner and Designer

North Canton, OH Feb 2007 – Present

• Founder of a creative online retail business focused on joyful evangelization, client relations, merchandising, design, and all other aspects of small business operations.

• Oversee logistics for new product launches and workshops, demonstrating strong project management skills and keen attention to detail.

• Anticipate jewelry trends, create and market all designs and continuously identify growth opportunities while managing an e-commerce platform.

U.S. Marine Corps Exchange — Merchandise Buyer

Quantico, VA Dec 2002 – Jan 2004

• Served as a merchandise buyer for Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) locations, serving active-duty Marines and their families at major installations across the United States.

• Developed and implemented merchandise strategies to provide “best in class” assortments.

• Selected, purchased, and allocated products, ensuring high-value relevant merchandise across categories.

• Negotiated and secured favorable pricing, terms and delivery schedules by utilizing data-driven approaches and building strong relationships with vendors.

• Managed purchasing records, budgets, inventory levels, contracts, and communication with national suppliers and internal departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandise Management - Bowling Green State University, OH Associate of Science, Merchandise Management - Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace SharePoint Zoom Notion ClickUp OneCause ShareBase PayCom OnBase CRM Management

Professional Strengths

• Ability to collaborate independently with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional and calm organizational and multitasking abilities in high-demand environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and discretion.

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