References & Recommendations
Debbi was the reason my investment advisory business functioned. We started the business together in 2001 and largely because she took on all the administrative work, I was able to concentrate on expanding the business while retaining existing clients. Her responsibilities included proposal creation, billing, collections, customer interface and problem resolution, client quarterly presentation creation and a myriad of other things that I probably never knew about. I could not have launched & maintained the business without her.
Don McKinney
Owner, Sandpiper Asset Management
One of Debbi's most outstanding qualities is she makes time for others in our workplace community – she’s there with advice, assistance and a genuine customer-friendly personality and temperament for her co-workers, clients, visitors from other offices, and vendors/suppliers. Everyone gets the same friendly, professional treatment from Debbi.
Bill Birkhofer
Retired, Senior Vice President, Jacobs
Debbi is courteous, articulate, organized, task-oriented and a savvy problem solver. She is extremely diligent and thorough in her approach to work. The senior executives she supports benefit from her attention to detail and organizational skills. She is always willing to help her co-workers in addition to delivering her own responsibilities in a timely manner. She utilizes her technology skills to perform her duties and to assist her team. Debbi’s constant quest to improve her skills are a reflection of her passion and commitment.
Tom McDuffie
Senior Vice President, Jacobs
If you are ever in need of an expert in travel planning, then Debbi Shaffer should be at the top of your list of people to consult. Debbi collaborated with myself and the TRAVO team throughout the development of our product, giving us in-depth advice and suggestions. She not only understands the intricacies of the entire travel planning process, but also how to explain it in detail. Debbi’s advice has been deeply valuable and working with her is a true delight.
Tae Lee
Founder & CEO, TRAVO
Debbi Shaffer is outspoken, passionate and eloquent. A true advocate for the administrative profession. Debbi oozes professionalism and expertise, but doesn't shrink from meeting issues that need to be dealt with head on. In my opinion, her knowledge of the industry is second to none and I consider her one of the top Assistants in the U.S. right now! Her capacity for hard work, going the extra mile and thinking ahead are extraordinary.
Lucy Brazier
CEO, Executive Secretary Magazine
Debbi is one of the most dedicated professionals I’ve worked with at Jacobs. She was well respected in our office and throughout the company. Debbi has a very positive attitude and never refuses a request for help. There has never been a time she has left me without a solution when I gone to her for advice. She constantly amazed me with her industry insight and brilliant problem solving methods. In my opinion, she is a powerful, knowledgeable and result driven Executive Assistant.
Della Bennett
Administrative Assistant, Jacobs
Debbi is reliable, proactive and forward thinking. While I was working overseas, Debbi served as a lifeline for me, always happy to help with any issue I brought to her attention, even it if was outside her scope of responsibility. She is a true professional I could always rely upon to get the job done. It has been fantastic working with Debbi.
James E. Akkawi
Construction Manager, jacobs
Debbi is the commensurate executive assistant. She brings real passion and commitment to the role. Not only does Debbi take exemplary care of the executives she supports, she actively coaches and mentors those around her to continuously improve. A true pleasure to work with, always upbeat and positive, she has impeccable attention to detail. An invaluable member of the executive team!
Douglas Mouton
General Manager, Microsoft
Relentless, unwavering, dedicated, passionate, compassionate, generous, creative, professional - these are just a few words that describe the amazing work that Debbi Shaffer does in her quest to eliminate cancer. Her ability to inspire people from all walks of life to donate to fund research and provide treatment to those in need is a reflection of her passion and commitment.
Jennifer McNinch
Director, Special Counsel
Debbi really changed what I understood the role of an executive assistant to be. I previously thought it was a “helper” role for all of the mundane daily tasks. I now know better. She is the ubiquitous force that drives everything. Her executive has many trusted lieutenants. He only has one right hand. That is Debbi.
Bill Dale
Director, Jacobs
Debbi is an amazing organizer that never neglects a detail. She anticipates the needs of out of town guests for meetings and contingency plans are developed in advance for the unexpected.
Mechelle Bates
Controller, Jacobs
What an amazing Executive Assistant she is. Ms. Shaffer immediately came to IT when I started in the office, and asked for our assistance to enable her to support her executives. After speaking with her and evaluating her level of expertise in the IT field we suited her up with the tools typically assigned to IT support to allow her to support her executives anywhere in the world. We immediately experienced a 95% reduction in calls from the staff she supports.
Dawn King
IT Manager, Jacobs
Debbi tirelessly supports multiple executives in our Arlington, VA office. Better yet, she supports several non-executives, like myself, with the same great respect and care. I could talk about the hours worked, travel coordinated, and day to day care she provides our team, but as Debbi realizes, that's just part of her job. It's expected, and she nails it. Debbi is among the hardest working, results-oriented, compassionate people in our company.
Amber Meny
Inside Sales Manager, Jacobs
Don McKinney
Owner, Sandpiper Asset Management
One of Debbi's most outstanding qualities is she makes time for others in our workplace community – she’s there with advice, assistance and a genuine customer-friendly personality and temperament for her co-workers, clients, visitors from other offices, and vendors/suppliers. Everyone gets the same friendly, professional treatment from Debbi.
Bill Birkhofer
Retired, Senior Vice President, Jacobs
Debbi is courteous, articulate, organized, task-oriented and a savvy problem solver. She is extremely diligent and thorough in her approach to work. The senior executives she supports benefit from her attention to detail and organizational skills. She is always willing to help her co-workers in addition to delivering her own responsibilities in a timely manner. She utilizes her technology skills to perform her duties and to assist her team. Debbi’s constant quest to improve her skills are a reflection of her passion and commitment.
Tom McDuffie
Senior Vice President, Jacobs
If you are ever in need of an expert in travel planning, then Debbi Shaffer should be at the top of your list of people to consult. Debbi collaborated with myself and the TRAVO team throughout the development of our product, giving us in-depth advice and suggestions. She not only understands the intricacies of the entire travel planning process, but also how to explain it in detail. Debbi’s advice has been deeply valuable and working with her is a true delight.
Tae Lee
Founder & CEO, TRAVO
Debbi Shaffer is outspoken, passionate and eloquent. A true advocate for the administrative profession. Debbi oozes professionalism and expertise, but doesn't shrink from meeting issues that need to be dealt with head on. In my opinion, her knowledge of the industry is second to none and I consider her one of the top Assistants in the U.S. right now! Her capacity for hard work, going the extra mile and thinking ahead are extraordinary.
Lucy Brazier
CEO, Executive Secretary Magazine
Debbi is one of the most dedicated professionals I’ve worked with at Jacobs. She was well respected in our office and throughout the company. Debbi has a very positive attitude and never refuses a request for help. There has never been a time she has left me without a solution when I gone to her for advice. She constantly amazed me with her industry insight and brilliant problem solving methods. In my opinion, she is a powerful, knowledgeable and result driven Executive Assistant.
Della Bennett
Administrative Assistant, Jacobs
Debbi is reliable, proactive and forward thinking. While I was working overseas, Debbi served as a lifeline for me, always happy to help with any issue I brought to her attention, even it if was outside her scope of responsibility. She is a true professional I could always rely upon to get the job done. It has been fantastic working with Debbi.
James E. Akkawi
Construction Manager, jacobs
Debbi is the commensurate executive assistant. She brings real passion and commitment to the role. Not only does Debbi take exemplary care of the executives she supports, she actively coaches and mentors those around her to continuously improve. A true pleasure to work with, always upbeat and positive, she has impeccable attention to detail. An invaluable member of the executive team!
Douglas Mouton
General Manager, Microsoft
Relentless, unwavering, dedicated, passionate, compassionate, generous, creative, professional - these are just a few words that describe the amazing work that Debbi Shaffer does in her quest to eliminate cancer. Her ability to inspire people from all walks of life to donate to fund research and provide treatment to those in need is a reflection of her passion and commitment.
Jennifer McNinch
Director, Special Counsel
Debbi really changed what I understood the role of an executive assistant to be. I previously thought it was a “helper” role for all of the mundane daily tasks. I now know better. She is the ubiquitous force that drives everything. Her executive has many trusted lieutenants. He only has one right hand. That is Debbi.
Bill Dale
Director, Jacobs
Debbi is an amazing organizer that never neglects a detail. She anticipates the needs of out of town guests for meetings and contingency plans are developed in advance for the unexpected.
Mechelle Bates
Controller, Jacobs
What an amazing Executive Assistant she is. Ms. Shaffer immediately came to IT when I started in the office, and asked for our assistance to enable her to support her executives. After speaking with her and evaluating her level of expertise in the IT field we suited her up with the tools typically assigned to IT support to allow her to support her executives anywhere in the world. We immediately experienced a 95% reduction in calls from the staff she supports.
Dawn King
IT Manager, Jacobs
Debbi tirelessly supports multiple executives in our Arlington, VA office. Better yet, she supports several non-executives, like myself, with the same great respect and care. I could talk about the hours worked, travel coordinated, and day to day care she provides our team, but as Debbi realizes, that's just part of her job. It's expected, and she nails it. Debbi is among the hardest working, results-oriented, compassionate people in our company.
Amber Meny
Inside Sales Manager, Jacobs