Executive Operations & Executive Assistant

TERRI BEVARD

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE PARTNERSHIP

[443-***-****] [***********@*******.***]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Executive operations professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting C-suite and senior leaders in complex, fast-paced technology environments. Trusted partner to executive leadership with extensive experience coordinating priorities, preparing executive communications and presentations, overseeing budgets and organizational reporting, and leading administrative teams. Known for discretion, sound judgment, organizational discipline, and the ability to bring structure and follow-through to high-volume executive operations.

CORE EXPERTISE

C-Suite Executive Partnership

Executive Communications

Executive Operations

Priority & Calendar Management

Budget Tracking & Reporting

Leadership Meeting Support

Organizational Reporting

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Process & Tracking Tools

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Executive Assistant to the SVP of Engineering Hughes Network Systems

June 2024 – July 2026

Provided high-level executive and operational support to the EVP of Engineering in a complex technical organization.

Prepared, edited, and distributed the company-wide Engineering Newsletter, strengthening communication across the organization.

Maintained organizational rosters, reporting structures, organization charts, and labor-rate data to support leadership planning and decision-making.

Coordinated executive travel, detailed itineraries, and expense reporting through Concur.

Oversaw engineering budget tracking and recurring reporting, supporting financial visibility and accountability.

Senior Executive Assistant to the EVP & CTO Hughes Network Systems

November 2000 – June 2024

Served as a trusted executive partner to the EVP/CTO and Senior Vice Presidents of Engineering during a 24-year tenure.

Managed complex calendars, high-priority scheduling, executive travel, and expense administration across competing leadership priorities.

Prepared executive presentations, briefing materials, and leadership communications for internal and external audiences.

Oversaw engineering budget tracking and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information for leadership review.

Coordinated a mentor program for new graduate hires, supporting onboarding, engagement, and professional development.

Supervised and mentored the administrative assistant team, providing guidance, coordination, and consistent operating practices.

Executive Assistant / Briefing Coordinator IBM Corporation

1991 – 2000

Supported Vice Presidents and senior management teams with executive scheduling, communications, and administrative operations.

Processed payroll, budgets, and organizational reporting with accuracy and confidentiality.

Developed tracking spreadsheets and operational tools that improved visibility and day-to-day coordination.

Prepared presentations and briefing materials for clients, vendors, and senior leaders.

Coordinated logistics for high-level briefings, meetings, and executive engagements.

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Office Suite SAP Workday Concur Sharepoint

EDUCATION

Paralegal Program — Montgomery College, Germantown, MD

General Studies — Frederick Community College

CERTIFICATION

Certification: Executive Assistant Mastery – August 2026

Certification: Advanced AI Techniques – July 2026

Certification: Building a Copilot Agent – July 2026

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