Strategic Executive Assistant to C-Level Leaders

Farah Irani

*************@*****.*** 301-***-**** LinkedIn Silver Spring, MD (Remote/hybrid/DMV-based) Executive Assistant Strategic Partner to C Level Leadership Operational and Team Support Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience supporting CEOs, Presidents, and senior leaders across mission-driven nonprofits, corporate environments, and diverse industries. I bring energy, focus, and a deep commitment to helping leaders thrive, and I’m known as a trusted, strategic partner and advisor who brings order to complexity, anticipates needs, and keeps priorities on track. My background reflects experience in high-volume executive operations, complex calendar management, and supporting fast-paced organizations, with a strong focus on creating eƯiciencies that free up executive time and allow leaders to operate at their highest level. I serve as a thoughtful representative of my executives and their oƯices, and in every role, I am trusted for my sound judgment, calm under pressure, discretion, and my ability to build strong, lasting relationships. I love what I do, and it shows how I show up every day. FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) – Executive Assistant to SVP & VPs March 2026 – July 2026 Remote

Provided high-level executive administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Resource Mobilization, managing complex scheduling, priorities, communications, and day-to- day operations in a fast-paced environment.

Coordinated complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, logistics, expense reports, and support across multiple global time zones.

Served as a key point of contact and liaison between the SVP, internal teams, reporting units, and external stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-up on priorities, requests, and commitments.

Planned and supported leadership meetings, virtual webinars, and team convenings, including calendar coordination, agendas, materials, logistics, notes, and follow-up action items.

Managed confidential information, SharePoint files, reports, presentations, and administrative processes with strong attention to detail, discretion, and accuracy. University Research Co., LLC (URC) – Executive Assistant to CEO/President Feb 2021 – Jul 2025 Remote Government Contractor Mission-driven global health organization supporting healthcare and public health initiatives

Provided high-level strategic and administrative support to the CEO/President of a global health organization, ensuring daily operations, communication flow, and priority initiatives remain aligned and on track, including support for executives with significant external and government- facing commitments.

Proactively managed a complex, fast-moving calendar, exercising sound judgment on shifting priorities and aligning CEO time with board, funders, partners, public-sector stakeholders, and senior leadership.

Served as a trusted liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, funders, external partners, public-sector stakeholders, and internal leadership, facilitating clear communication, alignment, and timely decision-making.

Processed, reconciled, and audited executive expense reports using Concur, maintaining accurate documentation, compliance, and efficient financial workflows.

Coordinated complex domestic and international travel and event logistics, including itineraries, briefings, onsite support, and preparation for high-stakes external meetings.

Developed polished board materials, briefing documents, executive presentations, talking points, and internal and external communications in support of stakeholder engagement.

Managed confidential files, contracts, and organizational records related to executive operations and external engagements with discretion, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

Managed office operations and event logistics, including vendor coordination and workspace readiness, while supporting executive off-sites, retreats, global convenings, and leadership sessions to ensure smooth execution.

Creative Associates International – Executive Assistant EVP & CEO, OƯice of the President Jul 2019 – Oct 2020 Washington, DC Government Contractor Mission-driven global organization supporting education, economic growth, and community stability

Supported the CEO by managing a fast-moving calendar, reshuƯling priorities as needed, and ensuring they were fully prepared for meetings and key decisions.

Drafted and refined board governance materials, executive communications, and stakeholder briefs with clarity and accuracy.

Coordinated international travel and logistics for high-level donors, partners, and project-related engagements.

Ensured the executive oƯice ran smoothly by coordinating cross department activities, tracking deadlines, and keeping key projects and deliverables on schedule. Discovery Communications / Warner Bros. Discovery – Executive Assistant to C-Suite Executives

(Media, Marketing, Creative, Partnerships, HR, Legal, Finance & Operations) Feb 2004 – Dec 2018 Silver Spring, MD / New York, NY

Supported multiple C Suite and senior leaders across high visibility departments, staying ahead of shifting priorities and ensuring smooth day to day operations.

Coordinated complex domestic and international travel, executive meetings, board related logistics, and large-scale departmental events, keeping teams aligned and prepared.

Managed budgets, expense reporting, and departmental communications with accuracy, discretion, and a focus on keeping information flowing clearly across stakeholders.

Helped drive internal engagement by supporting employee programs, team initiatives, and cross functional communications that strengthened collaboration across the organization. Education

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, National Communication Honors Society Core Strengths

Executive & C-Suite Partnership • External Stakeholder, Board & Governance Support • Complex Calendar & Domestic & International Travel Management • Executive Communications, Briefings & Presentation Development • Strategic Meeting & Event Coordination • Expense Management, Invoicing & Reporting • Project & Priority Tracking • OƯice Management & Vendor Coordination • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Relationship Building • Confidential Information & Sensitive Matters Handling Technical Skills

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Google Workspace • Zoom • Asana • Salesforce • Concur • Navan • Dropbox • Trello

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