Executive & Personal Assistant, Board Coordinator

LIZA ROMAN

646-***-**** ************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/liza-roman

Accomplishments

Executive Leadership Support: Supported senior executives across diverse industries, managing high-level meetings, domestic/international travel logistics, private charter and complex schedules, ensuring efficiency and seamless operations.

Office Management: Overseeing day-to-day office functions, including supplies inventory, facilities management, and office equipment.

Event Planning & Coordination: Successfully planned and executed high-profile events, including international travel, board meetings, and corporate team-building activities, ensuring flawless execution.

Financial Administration: Managed financial records for executives and departments, consistently adhering to organizational protocols.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with internal teams, external agencies, and high-profile clients to foster effective communication and enhance organizational workflow.

Mentorship & Training: Provided training and mentorship for new administrative and executive assistants, ensuring smooth onboarding and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Personal Assistant Support: Entrusted to manage confidential and sensitive matters such as household bills, staff, medical appointments, medical history, and medication management, maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Professional Experience

Ariel Alternatives 11/2025 - Present

Executive/Personal Assistant Chief Investment Officer – Contract Position

•Direct support to the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Go To Markets.

•Managing daily complex calendars for daily, weekly and quarterly meetings with deal team members and portcos.

•Responsible for coordinating board meetings, investor meetings, and facilitating communication between key stakeholders.

•Assisting with quarterly investor calls for financial and business updates.

•Collaborated with outside search firms with onboarding of C-Suite and management level executives for portfolio companies.

•Manage the preparation, reconciliation and submission of monthly expense reports.

•Daily communication with external assistants including portco’s, investors and bankers.

•Extensive travel management while tracking all travel costs.

•Responsible for safeguarding highly confidential information.

•Personal Assistant to CIO – scheduling doctor appts, ordering medications, scheduling dinners, vacations and transfers.

Greylion

Executive Assistant to Managing Partner – Contract Position 4/2025 – 9/2025

Supported two Managing Partners, CFO, Head of IR & Bus Dev.

Arranged all domestic and international travel and expense reporing ensuring policies and procedures are within compliance.

Daily tracking of all office supplies, kitchen inventory and ordering.

Registered visitors into a security system, order and catering set up for board meetings, and printing of materials.

Assisted with organizing Annual General Meeting including but not limited to: research venues, and ordering corporate gifts.

Assisting General Counsel notarizing all legal documents for the firm

Work independently and lead administrative team on special ad hoc projects

Altice USA, New York, NY

Executive Assistant to EVP of Communications & Head Ofc of CEO 2/2024 – 3/2025

Provided executive support to senior leadership, managing complex schedules, preparing communication materials, and handling high-level correspondence.

Facilitated smooth domestic travel logistics, ensuring efficiency and comfort for executives.

Oversaw financial record-keeping, including processing invoices and managing personal reimbursements for the EVP.

Coordinated internal and external meetings, including collaborating with PR firms and mentoring incoming EAs on company procedures.

Compiled daily communication updates, highlighting company successes and competitor activities for the executive team.

Tapestry/Coach, New York, NY

Senior Executive Assistant to Global CMO & NA President, Coach 03/2022 – 9/2023

Supported the Chief Marketing Officer by managing global calendars, travel, and events across multiple time zones.

Organized marketing events in the U.S., Asia, and the UK, ensuring smooth execution and fostering team cohesion through regular internal activities.

Coordinated with external agencies and artists for collaborations with Coach ambassadors, facilitating high-profile marketing campaigns.

Executive Assistant to VP/General Manager of NA Wholesale & Global Footwear

Provided high-level administrative support, including extensive calendar management, travel coordination, and

event planning for the VP and sales team.

Managed department budgets and assisted with onboarding new hires to ensure smooth transitions.

Liaised with external business partners to coordinate market and sales appointments, fostering strong relationships.

Planned events for the Sales Team and external accounts, including offsites, dinners, and team-building activities.

Developed relationships with internal administrative staff to facilitate meeting planning and scheduling, ensuring smooth operations.

Sanctuary for Families, New York, NY

Executive Assistant to Executive Director & Board President 6/2018 – 3/2022

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director (Retired Judge) and Board President of a prominent nonprofit.

Coordinated high-level meetings with government officials and facilitated communication between the executive team, board members, and external partners.

Organized fundraising and team-building events, maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Scheduled all quarterly board and committee meetings for the year in addition to saving all board and committee minutes for yearly auditing.

Coordinated scheduling and facilitated the collection of comprehensive judge bios for vetting processes in NYC.

Nine West Holdings, Inc, New York, NY

Executive/Personal Assistant to Executive Chairman of the Board, CEO & COO 8/2007 – 8/2016

Delivered C-suite administrative support, managing travel, meetings, and complex schedules for executives and board members.

Coordinated with a private equity firm for board meetings and managed financial records, including T&E budgets and reports.

Played a key role in organizing company events, fundraisers, and shoe market shows, ensuring successful execution and adherence to quality standards.

Entrusted to manage confidential and sensitive matters such as household bills, medical appointments, medical history, and medication management, maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Software: MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Google Suite, SAP Concur, Zoom, SharePoint, DealCloud, Docusign, Investorflo, CRM

Languages: Fluent in Spanish (Read, Write, Speak)

Certifications: NYS Notary Public

Education

Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.8

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