Senior Executive Assistant - Calendar, Travel, Gatekeeper Expert
Resume:
Sherrie Trott
636-***-**** • ************@*******.*** • St. Louis, MO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrie-trott-132a943a Summary
Strategic and highly autonomous Senior Executive Assistant with over 18 years of experience driving operational excellence for C-Suite leaders within complex, global matrix organizations. Expert gatekeeper with a proven track record in high-volume calendar management, global travel coordination, and stakeholder management for high-profile investors and board members. Adept at navigating competing demands to protect executive time while leading process optimization initiatives and supporting corporate strategy.
Work Experience
Executive Assistant to CEO April 2025 – Present
REZILIENT HEALTH
Manage high-volume, complex executive calendars with 50+ weekly meetings, exercising expert prioritization to protect executive time and drive strategic leverage.
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Partner with 15+ high-profile stakeholders as a Board Liaison and Investor Relations point of contact, facilitating high-level communications and strategic alignment.
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Oversee a high-volume inbox of 100+ daily emails, acting as a high-level gatekeeper to resolve operational issues and improve executive efficiency by 30%.
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Coordinate complex domestic and international travel logistics, ensuring seamless global travel coordination and business continuity across multiple time zones.
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Execute end-to-end meeting and event management for large-scale events with 400+ attendees, overseeing logistics, vendor relations, and budget tracking.
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Senior Executive Assistant July 2024 – April 2025
SSM HEALTH
Supported a team of 5 executives within a global matrix organization, managing complex scheduling, global travel, and operational coordination.
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Developed and implemented new policies and procedures to drive process optimization and improve cross- departmental workflow efficiency.
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Analyzed critical KPIs and quality metrics to provide leadership with performance tracking data for strategic decision-making.
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Managed SharePoint sites and digital document repositories across 3 divisions, ensuring data integrity and information security.
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Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator September 2021 – July 2024 NAVVIS HEALTHCARE
Led project tracking and reporting using Smartsheet to drive visibility for corporate strategy initiatives and long- term operations management.
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Managed departmental budget planning and monthly financial analysis to ensure strict adherence to fiscal targets and expense management protocols.
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Coordinated international scheduling and logistics for executives across multiple global time zones, resolving complex travel and meeting conflicts autonomously.
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Administrative Assistant II October 2018 – September 2021 ANTHEM, INC.
Maintained critical business continuity plans across multiple regional sites, ensuring operational resilience during large-scale office consolidations.
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Managed SharePoint and Seismic platforms for centralized document control and stakeholder management within a highly regulated healthcare environment.
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Executive Assistant May 2017 – April 2018
UNIGROUP
Managed executive scheduling and expense reporting with 100% accuracy, leveraging Microsoft Office tools to streamline administrative workflows.
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Administrative Assistant May 2016 – April 2017
MAJOR BRANDS
Managed vendor contracts and compliance documentation, supporting HR processes and enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement initiatives.
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Administrative Assistant August 2015 – May 2016
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
Supported 5 senior leaders with high-level calendar management and complex travel coordination within a research-driven environment.
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Program Manager January 2015 – August 2015
EXPRESS SCRIPTS
Supervised a team of 20+ employees, managing performance tracking and training to drive operational excellence in logistics and patient assistance programs.
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Executive Assistant / Associate Manager March 2006 – January 2015 FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS
Managed a $10M+ program budget while providing executive support to senior leadership during large-scale operational transitions.
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Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drove process improvements that enhanced departmental efficiency and program scalability.
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Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management Present SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management Present UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Present UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Additional Skills
Executive Support & Operations: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Global Travel Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Expense Management, Board Liaison, Investor Relations, Process Optimization, Corporate Strategy, Operations Management, Global Matrix Organization, Gatekeeping, Meeting & Event Planning
Technical Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Salesforce, Hubspot, Tableau, Smartsheet, Concur, Levelpath, Meditract, Notion, Asana, Seismic Strategic Specialties: Data Analysis & Reporting, Project Coordination, Budget Tracking, Records Management, Confidentiality, Healthcare Administration, Business Continuity Planning Certifications
• Project Management Certificate (In Progress) - Saint Louis University
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