Jessica Palmieri
Newmarket,Canada
Summary
Professional administrative professional with track record in supporting executive leadership. Proven ability to handle confidential information and manage executive schedules effectively. Focused on fostering team collaboration and meeting dynamic business needs through exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Durham Region
Whitby, Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Provide high-level administrative support to senior executives, handling inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare and distribute reports, agendas, presentations, and other documentation for Regional Council meetings
- Coordinate complex schedules, arrange meetings, and manage executive calendars
- Oversee purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoicing, and accounts payable, ensuring compliance with corporate policies
- Maintain and organize confidential records, adhering to regional filing policies
Executive Assistant
Special Olympics Canada
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed the CEO's calendar and communications with both internal and external stakeholders
- Drafted, proofread, and distributed correspondence, presentations, and reports
- Provided logistical support for Board of Directors meetings, including meeting preparation, minute-taking, and organizing orientations
- Assisted with the annual accreditation process and government submissions in collaboration with the VP
- Ensured adherence to governance principles and corporate filing requirements
- Reason for leaving: Contract position covering maternity leave
Executive Assistant
Baron Finance
Toronto, Canada
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed the CEO's and VP's calendars, coordinated meetings, and prepared agendas
- Streamlined internal and external communication by responding to emails and facilitating correspondence
- Led event planning for key company events and meetings
- Reason for leaving: Maternity leave
Executive Assistant
Gordy’s Construction
Toronto, Canada
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed executive schedules, ensuring a strategic focus on critical tasks
- Coordinated communications and flagged urgent matters for immediate attention
- Oversaw general office duties and supported project management to ensure deadlines were met
- Reason for leaving: CEO retirement and company closure
Education
Certificate - Pre Health & Science
George Brown College
Toronto, NoneBachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Toronto
Toronto, NoneSkills
- Calendar management
- Report preparation
- Confidential record maintenance
- Stakeholder communication
- Event planning
- Minutes taking
- Invoicing processes
- Document drafting
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Durham Region
09.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant
Special Olympics Canada
01.2022 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant
Baron Finance
04.2018 - 09.2020
Executive Assistant
Gordy’s Construction
11.2015 - 02.2018
Certificate - Pre Health & Science
George Brown College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Toronto