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Executive Assistant resume example — Senior
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Senior executive assistant and part-time Chief of Staff to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, operating at the intersection of executive support and strategic execution. 14 years of experience managing the full CEO operating system, including board relationships, M&A coordination, and internal leadership alignment.
Key skills
Chief of Staff FunctionsCEO Operating SystemBoard RelationsM&A Coordination SupportInternal CommunicationsSenior Leadership AlignmentEA Team LeadershipConfidentiality at Board Level
Sample experience
Senior Executive Assistant & Chief of Staff
Mar 2016 – Present
Honeywell International · Charlotte, NC
- •Manage CEO operating cadence for a $35B diversified industrial company, including board preparation, investor day logistics, and executive offsite planning
- •Lead EA team of 4 supporting the full C-suite; responsible for team hiring, performance reviews, and professional development
- •Supported coordination of 3 major acquisitions ($800M–$2.4B) including diligence scheduling, communication routing, and NDA management
Senior Executive Assistant
Jul 2009 – Mar 2016
General Electric · Fairfield, CT
- •Supported SVP-level and C-suite executives across GE Capital and GE Corporate for 7 years
- •Managed global travel programs for executive team with $620K annual budget; achieved 98% on-time itinerary execution
Tips for your Executive Assistant resume
Senior EAs operating at the Chief of Staff level should highlight their involvement in board and M&A processes, team leadership scope, and the breadth of their CEO relationship. At this level, your tenure and the seniority of executives you've served is your most powerful credential.
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