C-Suite Executive Assistant to Technology Leadership

LIANN LATOUR

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO C-SUITE LEADERSHIP

Dallas, TX • 817-***-**** • *****.******@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Executive Assistant with 10+ years supporting C-suite and senior leaders (CEO, CTO, CFO, CMO, CRO, COO, General Counsel) across technology, consumer goods, and cybersecurity. Builds trust fast with executives and boards by managing complex, multi- time-zone calendars, high-stakes travel, and confidential information with discretion and zero drama. Known for anticipating problems before they surface and for turning chaotic schedules into calm, well-run operations. CORE COMPETENCIES

Executive & C-Suite Support • Board & ELT Meeting Logistics • Complex Calendar Management (Multi-Time-Zone) • Global Travel & Visa Coordination • Corporate Event & Offsite Planning • Expense Management & Reporting • Cross-Functional Communication • Confidential Information Handling • Vendor & Budget Management • Process Improvement Tools: Concur • Egencia • WorkDay • Airbase • Nexonia • Monday.com • Slack • Notion • Glean • Jira • Confluence • Front • Google Workspace • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Canva • Rippling • Oracle • Teams

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YUM! BRANDS — Plano, TX Jul 2025 – Present

Executive Assistant to the Chief Digital & Technology Officer

• Serve as primary gatekeeper for the CDTO's calendar, coordinating global meetings, travel, and daily scheduling across multiple time zones and business units with zero double-bookings.

• Act as trusted partner to the KFC US Leadership Team and peer Executive Assistants, supporting outside-board engagements and cross-functional LT initiatives.

• Own end-to-end international and domestic travel — flights, lodging, and visa documentation — partnering directly with the immigration team to keep executives compliant and travel-ready.

• Operate with minimal supervision, proactively flagging conflicts and proposing solutions before they reach the executive's desk.

COBALT LABS — Remote Jan 2025 – Apr 2025

Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Revenue Officer

• Delivered a seamless, on-brand incentive-trip experience for 36 President's Club winners and guests in Tulum, Mexico, by owning vendor contracts, itineraries, and on-site logistics end-to-end.

• Kept the CRO and sales team fully prepped by scheduling and briefing pre-call prep sessions ahead of every external stakeholder meeting.

• Ran point on the biweekly GTM leadership meeting, coordinating agendas and follow-ups across the senior leadership team.

• Coordinated logistics for major industry conferences (InfoSec, RSA, Black Hat) alongside the Marketing team, and supported ELT prep for the quarterly board meeting.

• Managed and reconciled CRO/CMO expenses in Airbase with full accuracy and on-time submission. PEPSICO (CONTRACT) — Plano, TX Jul 2024 – Jan 2025 Executive Assistant to Two Vice Presidents

• Freed up two VPs' time for strategic work by taking full ownership of calendar prioritization across competing business demands.

• Served as the communication liaison between executives and cross-functional teams, keeping departments aligned on priorities and deadlines.

• Prepared and packaged meeting materials — agendas, notes, and action items — so every meeting closed with clear next steps.

• Planned domestic and international travel logistics, including detailed itineraries and required documentation. ENCHANTED FAIRIES — Plano, TX Oct 2023 – Feb 2024

Executive Assistant to CEO, COO & CMO

• Cut ground-transportation costs 20% by sourcing and implementing a company-wide Uber Business account.

• Planned and executed the company's ELT and team-lead offsite, securing hotel blocks and coordinating dinner logistics for the full group.

• Lifted team morale by designing and running virtual team events, and streamlined office operations to improve day-to-day workflow efficiency.

• Managed calendar support for three C-suite executives simultaneously and booked all domestic travel. MATCH GROUP — Dallas, TX Feb 2021 – Aug 2023

Executive Assistant to CTO, Chief Legal Officer, VP of Trust & Safety, and SVP of Finance

• Supported four senior executives concurrently, adapting communication and scheduling style to each leader's working preferences.

• Prepared materials and coordinated logistics for quarterly board meetings and earnings calls in partnership with engineering and operations teams.

• Modernized executive workflows by rolling out Slack, Notion, and WorkDay as core productivity tools across the EA function.

• Scheduled and confirmed logistics for quarterly Board of Directors meetings, including dinners and event-team coordination.

• Partnered with the Trust & Safety and DEI teams to organize the annual Safety Summit and promote ERG events company- wide.

STACK SPORTS — Plano, TX Oct 2019 – Nov 2021

Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO, CTO & Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer

• Kept four C-suite executives travel-ready by managing all domestic and international travel bookings via Egencia.

• Ensured timely executive reimbursements by handling expense reporting with full accuracy in Nexonia.

• Planned and facilitated quarterly ELT offsites, building agendas that kept leadership meetings on time and on-topic. WINDCOM SERVICES — Houston, TX Dec 2017 – Oct 2019 Executive Assistant to the General Manager

• Improved the GM's productivity by taking full ownership of a complex travel and meeting schedule.

• Sped up response times by screening and prioritizing all incoming calls and emails before they reached the GM.

• Organized company events and resolved facilities issues directly with the building landlord, keeping operations running smoothly.

JUST ENERGY — Houston, TX Aug 2015 – Sep 2017

Executive Assistant

• Managed executive travel and expense processes with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Built and improved onboarding processes that contributed to a stronger, more positive team environment.

• Optimized supply inventory management to improve overall office efficiency. DEL FRISCO'S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE — Houston, TX Dec 2012 – Jul 2015 Office Manager

• Coded, processed, verified, and reconciled all vendor invoices for the restaurant.

• Processed and monitored payroll and tip-out for the full restaurant staff each pay period.

• Prepared profit/loss reports and maintained detailed budget-expense records for the restaurant manager.

• Managed petty cash and completed daily bank deposits with full accuracy. EDUCATION

Saint Edward's University — Austin, TX

Forensic Science, 2008 – 2011

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