CARLA CAMINITI
MISSISSAUGA,CANADA
Summary
A driven, highly organized professional with the main goal and mandate of proactively handling all administrative and operational day to day activities in order to enhance the Executive Offices’ ability to drive strategy and focus on revenue generating activity. Key ability to manage at a consistent and exceptional level of performance including the ability to multitask, prioritize, show initiative and problem solve under demanding and stressful circumstances. Establish, maintain and lead with a tone of professionalism and a “best in class standard of excellence” within the Executive Office and throughout the company and consequently, entrusted with confidential matters at the executive level, including Board of Directors affairs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the President
AstraZeneca Canada
12.2017 - 11.2024
- Enhanced executive efficiency by managing and prioritizing the President''s daily schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of executive support.
- Assisted with the onboarding process for new executive team members, creating a smooth transition for all involved parties.
- Facilitated seamless communication between the President and key stakeholders, ensuring timely responses to emails and phone calls.
- Actively participated in organization-wide committees to improve processes while representing the President''s interests effectively.
- Contributed valuable input during senior leadership meetings resulting in better alignment across functions towards shared goals.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Served as a trusted liaison between the President''s office and internal departments, facilitating efficient collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Prepared comprehensive briefing materials for meetings, enabling informed decision-making by the President.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with external clients or partners building positive rapport on behalf of the President.
- Increased overall productivity by skillfully handling multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines consistently.
- Coordinated high-level events with meticulous attention to detail, fostering strong relationships with clients and partners.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and under budget.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
Executive Assistant: President & CEO, Executive Vice President, Energy, Executive Vice President, Infrastructure, Senior Vice President, Utilities
Aecon Group Inc.
06.2010 - 12.2017
Executive Assistant/ Manager of the Executive Office
Skyservice Airlines
04.2005 - 04.2010
- Company Overview: Executive Office comprised of President and CEO, the CFO, the CIO, the Vice President of Ground, Commercial Operations and the Vice President, Legal Services
- Executive Office comprised of President and CEO, the CFO, the CIO, the Vice President of Ground, Commercial Operations and the Vice President, Legal Services
Executive Assistant - Executive Vice President Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Assistant - Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Government Relations
Air Canada
03.1999 - 04.2005
Executive Assistant to Regional Vice President, Operations
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.1997 - 03.1999
Administrative Assistant, Vice President, Operations, Administrative Assistant, Vice President, Sales and Service
Air Canada Vacations
07.1990 - 05.1997
Secretary, Sales & Service
Eastern Airlines
08.1989 - 05.1990
Secretary/Junior Receptionist
Nesbitt Thomson Deacon
06.1987 - 07.1989
Expeditor/Container Controller
Cast North America
08.1985 - 03.1987
Education
Francais, Langues D’Affaires -
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec03.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Major English Literature
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec01.1985
Exchange program - Literature and Languages
CA’ Foscari University
01.1982
Diplome des Etudes Collegiales - Literature and Languages combined with Secretarial Administration
Vanier College
Montreal, Quebec01.1982
Skills
- Business Support
- Time Management
- Client Relations
- Event and meeting Coordination
- Travel Coordination
- Customer Service
- Special Assistance Management
- Event Management
- Employee Initiatives Development
- Newsletter Production
- Social Committee Leadership
- Charitable Request Management
- Sponsorship Management
- Advanced multitasking
- Proactive problem-solving
- Meeting facilitation
- Expense reporting
- Exceptional organization
- Strong decision-making
- Executive support
- Travel planning
- Schedule & calendar planning/management
- Professional and mature
Languages
English
French
Italian
Keyabilities
- Manage at a consistent and exceptional level of performance including the ability to multitask, prioritize, show initiative and problem solve under demanding and stressful circumstances.
- Establish, maintain and lead with a tone of professionalism and a 'best in class standard of excellence' within the Executive Office and throughout the company.
- Entrusted with confidential matters at the executive level, including Board of Directors affairs.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the President
AstraZeneca Canada
12.2017 - 11.2024
Executive Assistant: President & CEO, Executive Vice President, Energy, Executive Vice President, Infrastructure, Senior Vice President, Utilities
Aecon Group Inc.
06.2010 - 12.2017
Executive Assistant/ Manager of the Executive Office
Skyservice Airlines
04.2005 - 04.2010
Executive Assistant - Executive Vice President Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Assistant - Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Government Relations
Air Canada
03.1999 - 04.2005
Executive Assistant to Regional Vice President, Operations
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.1997 - 03.1999
Administrative Assistant, Vice President, Operations, Administrative Assistant, Vice President, Sales and Service
Air Canada Vacations
07.1990 - 05.1997
Secretary, Sales & Service
Eastern Airlines
08.1989 - 05.1990
Secretary/Junior Receptionist
Nesbitt Thomson Deacon
06.1987 - 07.1989
Expeditor/Container Controller
Cast North America
08.1985 - 03.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Major English Literature
Concordia University
Exchange program - Literature and Languages
CA’ Foscari University
Diplome des Etudes Collegiales - Literature and Languages combined with Secretarial Administration
Vanier College
Francais, Langues D’Affaires -
Concordia University
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