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Deborah L. Shaffer
RESUME
AWARD-WINNING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE
Financial Services ~ Hospitality ~ Marketing ~ Consulting ~ Architecture ~ Government Relations
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:
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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
2016 OfficeNinja All-Star Award
Top Individual Fundraiser in 2012 & 2013 Susan G. Komen Washington DC 3-Day Events
NTB Advisors, Inc./Sandpiper Asset Management
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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