Chief Everything Officer
DLS Assist
ACEA | Award-Winning Executive & Virtual Assistant | International Speaker & Trainer | Proactive Professional
I am a certified (ACEA), outgoing, resourceful and highly motivated executive assistant with over 20 years of experience specializing in “C” level executive support. Respected as a strategic partner in the management of business activities, I possess excellent business acumen, a strong work ethic and the willingness to accomplish assigned tasks. My professional background includes experience in customer service, event planning, travel coordination, disaster management, fundraising and the capacity to discreetly handle sensitive and confidential material. Over my career, I have cultivated an expansive global network and have proven my ability to size up a situation and independently take appropriate action to handle any requests or issues.
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR VIRTUAL ASSISTANT DUTIES
Appointment Sitting
Bookkeeping Business Card Design Calendar Management Client Management Data Entry Database Maintenance Document Creation & Management Domestic & International Travel Planning Email Management Event Planning Hand Addressing Mailings |
Holiday Card & Gift Coordination
Meeting Coordination Personal Branding Personal Errands Presentation Creation Proofreading & Editing Research Social Media Graphics Social Media Marketing Social Tasks & Gift Purchasing Transcription Website Creation and Upkeep |
SKILLS
Attention to Detail
Communication Creativity Cultural Awareness Emotional Intelligence Leadership Negotiation Organization Quality Assurance Customer Service Fundraising Marketing Microsoft Office |
Document Design
Public Speaking Regulatory Compliance Revenue Generation |
Social & Career Networking
Social Media Marketing Social Media Strategy Working with Boards Culture Concierge Administrative Management Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Decision Making Streamlining Processes Strategic Planning Time Management Website Design & Upkeep |
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Career Accomplishments
TRAVO Top Ten Admin Influencers
Recognized by TRAVO as one of the top ten 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
Celtic Pink Ribbon Compilation CDs
Produced three compilation CDs featuring over 50 of the top Celtic Rock artists and bands as a fundraising raising project.
Produced three compilation CDs featuring over 50 of the top Celtic Rock artists and bands as a fundraising raising project.
Local Champion for Jacobs Women’s Network
Served as Local Champion 2015-2016, planning educational and inspiration programs to connect and empower women at Jacobs. Membership in the local chapter increased 400% during my tenure in this role.
Served as Local Champion 2015-2016, planning educational and inspiration programs to connect and empower women at Jacobs. Membership in the local chapter increased 400% during my tenure in this role.
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.
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.
Experience
Virtual Assistant to multiple UHNWIs - June 2018 to present
DLS Assist provides Virtual Executive Assistant support to high-profile clients Publicly Traded Fortune 500 Architecture Firm - 5 years Executive Assistant to multiple Senior Managers Independent Experiential Marketing Agency - 1 year Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer Global Law Firm - 4 years Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer |
Award Winning Design Strategy Firm - 2 years
Executive Assistant to Named Partners Financial Asset Management Firm - 8 years Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer Conference Resort & Spa - 5 years Lead Restaurant Trainer International Hospitality Corporation - 5 years Head Concierge |
Entrepreneurship
DLS Assist
6/2018-Present Founder I founded DLS Assist to provide bespoke virtual executive support to high-profile and UHNW individuals. Current clients include National Non-Profit Project Management, former politicians, current C-Suite executives, and former Fortune 500 Executives. Audacious Divas
9/2013-Present Founder & Board Chair I 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. |
Audacious Admin
8/2014-Present Founder, Professional Development Website & Speaker I launched 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. |
Professional Organizations
International Assoc. of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Association Influencer 2010-Present 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. WashingtonExec EA Committees Administrative Excellence Sub-Committee Member 2016-Present 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. |
Executive & Personal Assistants Association (EPAA)
International Member 2016-Present 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. C-Suite Executive Support Professionals (C-SESP) Member 2016-Present C-SESP is a global organization that distinguishes the role of the C-Suite Executive Support Professional as a strategic business partner and is committed to elevating the position of the C-suite executive support professional to the appropriate level in the business world by driving development through education and networking. |