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Angela Fong

Saratoga

Summary

Highly adaptable Senior Executive Assistant with experience streamlining operations for C-level executives in the high-tech sector. Proven ability to partner with CIO to manage complex, global travel, and cross-functional IT projects. Trusted to handle sensitive corporate data and optimize daily executive workflows. Expert in planning exceptionally effective team-building events that boost morale and engagement for the organization.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive Assistant to the CIO and Sr. VP

Synopsys
Sunnyvale, CA
07.2005 - Current
  • March 2010 Promoted from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant
  • February 2022 Promoted from Executive Assistant to Senior Executive Assistant
  • Key duties include C-Level Calendar Management, Global Travel Logistics and Budget Tracking, Expense Reporting, and coordinating cross-functional meetings with Corporate Staffs, Finance Team, Engineering Groups and Vendors.
  • Organized quarterly All-Hands meetings and Conferences.
  • Mentored junior administrative staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Developed strong relationships with internal departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on key initiatives driven by senior leaders.
  • Coordinated and executed special and ad hoc projects.
  • Initialized team building activities and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale.
  • Assisted in talent acquisition efforts through interview scheduling, and onboarding coordination for new hires within the organization.
  • Volunteered to help with corporate events of varying degrees of complexity.

Administrative Assistant to the VP of Sales

Solectron Corporation
Milpitas, CA
03.2004 - 06.2005

Beyond standard administrative tasks, ensuring the VP's heavy travel arrangements and client meetings were completely seamless. Also, assisted at large-scale industry trade events.

Administrative Assistant to the VP of Engineering

AOL Time Warner
Mountain View, CA
06.1999 - 02.2004

Streamlined administrative and operational processes in a hyper-growth environment, supporting the VP of Engineering (Personalization Team) through a 200% team expansion (100 to 300+ people) in 24 months. Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines. Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.

Global Mobility Administrator

KPMG
Mountain View, CA
02.1998 - 05.1999

Assisted the Global Mobility Team to manage the end-to-end logistics of international relocation assignments. Acted as the central point of contact for the expatriates and their families, including handling work visas, household moves, and tax compliance to ensure a seamless transition between countries for clients from various top-tier high-tech companies.

Administrative Coordinator for Internal Audit Team

TransComm Technology System
Fremont, CA
04.1997 - 02.1998

Job responsibilities including coordinating schedules, managing documentation to align with specific ISO requirements, preparing progress reports, and updating policies. Assisted in planning and conducting internal audits for ISO Certifications.

High School Teacher

Tak Yan High School
Hong Kong
09.1990 - 03.1997

Instructed students in Grades 9 through 12 on core principles like microeconomics and macroeconomics. Other responsibilities including developing curriculum, organizing extra extracurricular activities, evaluating student performance, and preparing students for standardized tests such as GCE O Level and A Level.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma of Education -

Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong
03-1997

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

York University
Toronto, Canada
05-1990

Diploma in Professional Office Administration - Professional Training For Executive Administer

Sara Beattie College
Hong Kong
06-1988

Skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Calendar management proficiency
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Executive support expertise
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective problem solving
  • Event planning expertise
  • Efficient travel arrangements
  • Resourceful
  • High-level confidentiality
  • Skilled in office technologies: ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Microsoft Office Suite(advanced Word, Excel pivot tables, PowerPoint and Teams), Zoom, Doodle, Concur and Navan

Languages

English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)

Timeline

Senior Executive Assistant to the CIO and Sr. VP

Synopsys
07.2005 - Current

Administrative Assistant to the VP of Sales

Solectron Corporation
03.2004 - 06.2005

Administrative Assistant to the VP of Engineering

AOL Time Warner
06.1999 - 02.2004

Global Mobility Administrator

KPMG
02.1998 - 05.1999

Administrative Coordinator for Internal Audit Team

TransComm Technology System
04.1997 - 02.1998

High School Teacher

Tak Yan High School
09.1990 - 03.1997

Postgraduate Diploma of Education -

Hong Kong Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

York University

Diploma in Professional Office Administration - Professional Training For Executive Administer

Sara Beattie College
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