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Deborah L. Shaffer
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AWARD-WINNING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE
 Financial Services ~  Hospitality ~  Marketing ~  Consulting ~  Architecture ~  Government Relations

Accomplished, outgoing, resourceful and highly motivated executive assistant with 20 years of experience specializing in “C” level executive support. I am respected as a strategic partner in the management of business activities, possess excellent business acumen, a strong work ethic and the willingness to accomplish assigned tasks. Expertise in producing, coordinating, and facilitating corporate communications to establishing client relationships. Organizes and maintains comprehensive databases to streamline operational reports and client account information. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Technically proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook applications, with additional skills in:
Complex Problem Solving
Client Communications             
Emotional Intelligence
Administrative Management
Time Management
Organization 
Service Orientation 
Revenue Generation             
Quality Assurance
Event Planning
Decision Making
Networking              
Creativity   
Strategic Planning                 
Fundraising
Regulatory Compliance
Public Speaking
Travel Planning  
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TRAVO Top Ten Admin Influencers 
  • Recognized by TRAVO as one of the top administrative professional influencers in August 2016

2016 OfficeNinja All-Star Award 
  • Nominated by over a dozen of my co-workers, I was selected out of over 1000 nominees world-wide to receive the OfficeNinja All-Star award in 2016.

Top Individual Fundraiser in 2012 & 2013 Susan G. Komen Washington DC 3-Day Events 
  • Raised over $55,000 to breast cancer research and awareness.

NTB Advisors, Inc./Sandpiper Asset Management 
  • Selected by company President to continue employment during a corporate acquisition, allowing me to facilitate transition of all client account information for his new financial services company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE HONORABLE ADELAIDE "ALEX" SINK, Tampa, FL                                                                                                
6/2018-Present

Personal Assistant
The Honorable Adelaide "Alex" Sink, American politician and financier, was Florida’s elected Chief Financial Officer from 2007 – 2011, the Democratic candidate in the 2010 Florida gubernatorial election and 2014 special election for Florida's 13th congressional district. Ms. Sink's current focus is on assisting the startup technology incubator in Tampa Bay. I assist Ms. Sink with scheduling, travel coordination, correspondence, marketing, events, accounting, research, household management, database maintenance and special projects.

WRAY EXECUTIVE SEARCH, St. Petersburg, FL                                                                                                
​12/2017-12/2018

Director of Administration
Wray Executive Search provides an unparalleled commitment to the recruitment of an organization’s mid-level managers, functional officers, and C-level professionals. As Director of Administration, I provided high-level administrative support to effectively and efficiently manage all administrative functions, including facility, records & information, marketing, business development, client & vendor relationships and information technology.

JACOBS, Arlington, VA                                                                                                
​12/2012-9/2017

Executive Administrative Assistant to Senior Vice Presidents, Buildings & Infrastructure & Government Relations

Jacobs, a publicly traded Fortune 500 company, is an international technical professional services firm with 50,000+ employees globally. I provide support for Senior Vice Presidents across two lines of business.

REDPEG MARKETING, Alexandria, VA                                                                  
5/2012-11/2012

Executive Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

RedPeg Marketing is an independent, experiential marketing agency that believes brands create a mark on culture and drive value through unique experiences. 

WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR, Washington, DC       
​11/2008-3/2012

Executive Administrative Assistant to Chief Information Officer

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (known as WilmerHale) is an American law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm is recognized as one of the top law firms in the U. S. I

THE COHEN GROUP, Washington, DC                                                                
7/2007-10/2008

Executive Administrative Assistant to multiple Vice Presidents

The Cohen Group, founded by former U. S. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, is a firm providing corporate leadership with strategic advice and assistance in marketing, regulatory affairs and deal sourcing, and capital raising activities. They cover every major business sector and every critical region of the world.

LEHMAN SMITH McLEISH, Washington, DC                                                      
2/2006-7/2007

Executive Administrative Assistant to Partners Debra Lehman-Smith & James McLeish

Lehman Smith McLeish (LSM) is an award-winning design strategy firm. Through various architectural, interior design, and strategic planning projects, they have established themselves as a leader in the profession. 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO DONALD McKINNEY, San Diego, CA            
8/1997-12/2005


LANSDOWNE RESORT, Lansdowne, VA                                                                
2/1992-8/1997

Lead Restaurant Trainer

Lansdowne Conference Resort, a AAA Four Diamond award-winning luxury resort in Virginia’s wine country near Washington, DC. sits on 476 acres overlooking the Potomac River, includes 300 guestrooms, 45 holes of championship golf, a world-class spa and four restaurants. 

MARRIOTT CORPORATION, Falls Church, VA                                                              
1987-1992

Head Concierge
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AUDACIOUS ADMIN, Arlington, VA                                                                        8/2014-Present
Founder, Professional Development Website & Speaker

Launched The Audacious Admin, a space dedicated to sharing resources to enable all administrative professionals to be AUDACIOUS! As a professional development speaker, I specialize in training Administrative Professionals to provide job confidence and encouragement to become invested in their company’s success. With a background of over 20 years of customer service & administrative support, I speak from experience.

AUDACIOUS DIVAS, Arlington, VA                                                                          9/2013-Present
Founder & Board Chair, 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Founded a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for ongoing cancer research, promoting local programs that educate and support those whose lives are impacted by cancer, and raising awareness.
ORGANIZATIONS
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)                 2010-Present
Association Influencer

Professional association for administrative professionals founded  to provide network and educational resources. IAAP strives to ensure individuals working in office and administrative professions have the opportunity to connect, learn, lead, and excel.

Executive & Personal Assistants Association (EPAA)                                            2016-Present
International Member

The UK’s leading professional body for Executive and Personal Assistants, EPAA’s mission is to champion, promote and develop the Assistant profession with a commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive, innovative and empowering environment, where our members can develop expertise to maximize effectiveness and satisfaction in their careers.

WashingtonExec EA Committees                                                                                  2016-Present

Administrative Excellence Sub-Committee Member

Comprised of over 100 top EAs in government contracting in the Washington, D.C. area. The committees share best practices, enhance the profession, offer mentoring programs with experienced professionals, and provide personal development and networking opportunities. The Administrative Excellence Sub-Committee is responsible for pulling together webinar trainings and speakers to ensure continued learning maintains a priority with members. 
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