Executive Assistant, Receptionist
Resume:
RYAN MARGARET FARGNOLI
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rye Country Day School: Rye, NY April 2026 – Present Advancement Coordinator
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Advancement Office, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, meeting preparation, taking notes at meetings and handling pre and post meeting correspondence.
• Act as the front-line representative for the Advancement Office on the phone, virtually, and in person.
• Event Coordination: Support the planning and execution of fundraising events and donor cultivation activities, including invitations and logistics, RSVP tracking, interdepartmental coordination, and on-site support.
• Communications: Draft, proofread, and edit communications/publications as needed. Assist as necessary in the mailing of solicitations, pledge reminders, acknowledgement letters, receipts, and notes.
• Office Operations: Maintain office supplies, manage inquiries, work orders, and assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
Thoroughbred Advisors: White Plains, NY
Executive Assistant to Managing Director 2024 – 2026
• Delivered clear, concise, and effective communication—both written and verbal—while interacting confidently with executives, colleagues, and external partners.
• Navigated shifting priorities and high-pressure situations with calm professionalism, discretion, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Served as a reliable point of contact for clients and stakeholders, handling inquiries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring a polished and confidential experience.
• Expertly managed complex executive calendars, prioritize critical tasks, and maintain structured schedules to support operational efficiency in a high-demand environment.
• Maintained highly accurate and confidential client records using CRM tools; track communications and follow-ups to ensure no detail is overlooked.
• Organized and prepared for client review meetings by compiling detailed reports and gathering necessary documentation in advance.
• Actively contributed to building and sustaining a positive, collaborative office environment by fostering open communication, supporting team morale, and promoting a strong company culture.
• Planned and executed internal meetings and company events, ensuring every detail is accounted for from conception to completion.
Danbury High School: Danbury, CT 2021 – 2024
Building Substitute Teacher
Bedford Central School District: Bedford Hills, NY 2018 – 2021 One-to-One Teacher’s Aide
● Communicated with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of healthcare professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
● Acted as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the student
● Adapted classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of a supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals
● Administered tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom
● Monitored student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
● Prepared the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities
● Supervised individuals in a variety of settings (e.g., community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment Private Instructor: Armonk, NY 2016 – 2018
Academic & Social Coach
● Coached young adult with autism on how to accomplish daily living tasks and make connections
● Collaborated and acted as a liaison with college professors to determine student’s readiness skills
● Identified target goals and implemented strategies and interventions to meet the needs of student
● Effectively monitored students’ progress using informal assessments and learning tools
● Advocated for family and provided updates on child’s growth and areas of strengths and needs Aptuit, Inc.: Greenwich, CT 2005 – 2011
Executive Assistant to CIO, COO & General Counsel
● Coordinated schedules and communication for highly confidential and sensitive corporate development projects
● Planned, developed, and executed build-out for worldwide headquarters in Greenwich, CT
● Managed calendars, expense reports, meeting arrangements, events, phone calls, and emails
● Collaborated with investment firms, banks, legal entities, public relations, marketing agencies, and recruitment organizations
● Organized high-level meetings – prepared all materials, BOD filings and resolutions
● Handled ever-changing and complex travel – domestic and international, including visas
● Responsible for cumulative support of C-suite
● Managed various vendors, handled building management concerns EDUCATION
Mercy College: Dobbs Ferry, NY
School Counseling (M.S.)
GPA: 4.0
University of South Carolina: Columbia, SC Criminal Justice/Social Work (B.S.) COMPUTER SKILLS
● Microsoft Word
● Microsoft Excel
● Microsoft Outlook
● PowerPoint
● PowerSchool
● CRM /Salesforce
● CRM/Blackbaud Raisers Edge NX
CERTIFICATIONS
● NYS Certified School Counselor
● NYS Provisional Certificate and Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
● Department of Civil Service: Professional Career Opportunity (PCO) ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Managed complex personal calendars, handled confidential correspondences, special projects, events, gifts, reservations and competing priorities
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