Senior Executive Assistant and Administrator

Kathleen Kriegel Executive Assistant – Senior Administrator

Washington, District of Columbia, 20002 ****************@*****.*** 202-***-**** linkedin.com/in/kakriegel Fully authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship required. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic Executive Assistant and Senior Administrator with almost 10 years of experience partnering with C-suite leaders in multicultural environments. Performed as a trusted right hand to executives in the finance, healthcare, and investment sectors, and in multinational regional offices. Recognized for fostering clarity, execution, and continuity across time zones, cultures, and fast-paced environments. Extensive experience coordinating with stakeholders across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific regions, serving as the operational bridge between headquarters and regional leadership to ensure alignment with corporate standards, governance, and executive priorities. CORE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Executive Support & Operations: C Suite Executive Support, Calendar Management, International Travel Coordination, Board Meeting Preparation, Executive Communications, Stakeholder Management, Cross Functional Collaboration, Project Coordination, Event & Roadshow Logistics, Confidential Information Management, Governance & Compliance Support, Strategic Prioritization, Process Improvement, Expense Management, Budget Tracking Administrative Systems & Tools: Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, SharePoint, SAP Concur, Salesforce CRM, Jira, Confluence, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Marketo Engage, Ivalua, Luma, Canva, Trello, Notion Productivity & AI Tools: Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Fireflies.ai WORK EXPERIENCE

Fitch Group (Fitch Ratings) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Administrator & Executive Assistant to Fitch Group General Manager August 2023 - September 2025

• Functioned as the primary point of contact between regional leadership and cross-regional stakeholders spanning the US, UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, improving communication flow and decision alignment across five regions.

• Supported cross-entity initiatives and administrative operations within Fitch Group and its subsidiaries, as well as its parent company, Hearst Corporation, and HearstLab. Duties included planning and executing high-level meetings, roadshows and leadership visits; managing complex calendars across multiple time zones, international travel, expense reporting, and preparation of agendas and briefing materials; and ensuring full compliance with US corporate governance, global standards, and all regulatory requirements.

• Led on-the-ground logistics for flagship events, including two Credit Outlooks and one Fitch on Banking, with audiences ranging from 60 to over 100 attendees (including senior executives from private companies and government leaders); coordinated Fitch’s participation in 5+ major industry forums (Association of Corporation Treasurers (ACT) Middle East Treasury Summit, Global Banking and Markets, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Middle East Investment Conference). Provided additional support through proactive industry research for events and ensured that leadership remained informed and strategically positioned for key engagements.

• Collaborated with the Middle East Lead Scout of HearstLab to execute two regional networking events, engaging approximately 100 founders and investors while strengthening HearstLab’s presence in the regional female entrepreneurship ecosystem.

• Streamlined administrative and financial workflows by improving invoice processing, reducing reliance on reimbursements, and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Supported employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including contract initiation, technology provisioning, workspace setup, and benefits administration.

• Maintained Customer Relationship Management (CRM) accuracy through Salesforce and ensured timely distribution of the Middle East newsletter via Marketo.

• Designed and delivered monthly team-building initiatives enhance employee engagement and cross-cultural collaboration within a diverse, multinational workforce.

Ajlan & Bros Holding Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Executive Assistant to Group Chief Executive Officer September 2022 – June 2023

• Served as the primary point of contact between the Group CEO and the company’s 16 business sectors; Managed the Group CEO’s (GCEO) office operations end-to-end, including a high-volume calendar, email inbox management, travel coordination, verbal communications, and executive-level correspondence to ensure seamless daily operations.

• Provided daily executive updates and ensuring that all calls, meetings, and interactions were accurately logged, and handled GCEO’s communications to ensure clear communication, timely follow-ups, and alignment on strategic priorities, while also supporting engagements with global partners across multiple regions.

• Tracked and documented action items arising from the GCEO’s interactions, assigning follow-ups to the relevant departments or stakeholders and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion and accountability; Maintained professional coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders, including high-ranking visitors.

• Delivered briefing materials and provided comprehensive administrative support, including minute-taking and drafting communications. Also served as a project coordinator – managing internal deadlines, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-ups across teams.

• Implemented a secure and structured filing system to streamline information flow and safeguard sensitive documents.

• Proactively filtered communications and inquiries, resolving bottlenecks and enhancing office procedures to support AMI executive Healthcare decision-Limited making and operational efficiency. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer February 2022 – September 2022

• Played a key role in setting up the Saudi operations of an American healthcare startup, leading entity setup and executive coordination, while navigating local compliance requirements. Coordinated communication and logistics between the CEO and the Legal Counsel to ensure company legal compliance requirements and obligations were timely met.

• Demonstrated executive support by managing the CEO’s calendar, prioritizing requests, and high-level meetings, including but not limited to arranging board and executive meetings (including the preparation of board materials, minute- taking, logistics coordination, and follow-up on action items).

• Delivered comprehensive logistical and administrative support, including meeting preparation, document management, and travel arrangements. Composed, reviewed, and finalized reports, presentations, and correspondence. Proactively resolving issues and managing priorities under tight deadlines.

• Acted as a trusted partner to the CEO, handling sensitive matters with sound judgment and diplomacy. Represented the company with professionalism and discretion, ensuring a welcoming environment. Coordinated administrative actions between the CEO and Human Resources to ensure employee payroll, onboarding and offboarding, and compliance processing was successfully and timely completed.

Bright Integrated Support Services (BIC) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Executive Assistant to Director October 2018 – January 2022

• Acted as the Director’s key liaison and representative for overseas clients (US and UK), facilitating entity setup, legal registration, immigration protocols, and government relations. Streamlined operations to over 20 multinational clients and foreign investors entering the Saudi and UAE markets, enabling smoother market entry and faster business setup.

• Directed core HR functions for 60 employees across multinational client entities and 20 internal BIC employees, overseeing onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, policy development, and Saudi labor law compliance.

• Managed work permits, iqama (residency) renewals, medical insurance, and employment documentation for both Saudi and expatriate staff. Mentored new team members and delegated responsibilities, ensuring operational flow.

• Negotiated client engagements and developed corporate material (proposals, brochures, and contracts). Led seasonal campaigns and client communications, strengthening relationships and enhancing brand visibility.

• Identified opportunities for cost saving and process improvement. Handled invoice and billing reviews to ensure financial accuracy.

• Structured and maintained electronic filing systems to ensure secure and efficient data access. Quality Group Limited (QGL) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Executive Assistant to Chairman June 2016 – August 2018

• Collaborated as part of the Group Executive Assistants team, contributing to shared responsibilities focused on executive support across corporate, community, and personal functions.

• Ensured seamless preparation and execution of private engagements, presentations, and correspondence.

• Handled private jet operations and estate logistics for the Chairman, including aircraft maintenance, crew coordination and direct liaison with Comair South Africa for flight scheduling and maintenance coordination while managing estate logistics and household operations.

EEI Corporation Metro Manila, Philippines

Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer April 2014 – May 2016

• Delivered high-level administrative support, serving as the primary liaison for the SVP & CFO with top management, staff, and external stakeholders. Managed complex calendars, scheduled appointments and meetings, and coordinated travel arrangements, including preparation of documents and detailed itineraries.

• Prepared and consolidated executive materials including board packs, reports, presentations, and correspondence. Took meeting minutes, tracked action items, and supported the organization of special events and departmental activities. Maintained organized departmental files and documentation, ensuring efficient information access.

• Responded to cross-departmental inquiries and daily requests providing prompt and accurate support. Conducted in- depth research and relevant industry news to keep ensuring leadership remained informed. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

B.Sc International Hospitality Management Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila, PH 2010 – 2014 Certification McKinsey Forward Program (adaptability/problem solving/communication/relationship) December 2025

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