SANJEE EKANAYAKE

Resourceful, highly organized Executive Assistant with 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, Boards of Directors, and senior stakeholders across government, healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate environments. Trusted partner known for discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex priorities. Brings strong expertise in executive operations, governance support, large-scale project coordination, and executive-level events, with a proven ability to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational culture. Seasoned supervisor in office and administrative support with a solid background in overseeing daily operations and enhancing workflow efficiency. Skilled in team leadership, process optimization, and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth operational flow and staff productivity. Demonstrated ability to implement effective policies that significantly improve organizational procedures. Committed to fostering professional growth within teams while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.

• Championship Award - TD Canada Trust (2012)
• Best Customer Service Award - Saint Mary's University Residence Department (2008, 2009)
• Sales Revenue Rank #1, Atlantic Region - TD Canada Trust (2012/2013)
• Recognized for excellence in negotiation and client resolution

• Team Lead - CEO GO Team, WCB NS
• Campaign Coordinator - IWK Telethon & Bowl for Kids' Sake
• Lead Vocalist & Host - Swara Music Group
• Committee Member - Health & Safety Committee
• Secretary & Media Coordinator - Sri Lanka Canada Association (Atlantic Region)

• Establishing an Administrative Department: Supported the creation and structuring of an administrative function, defining workflows, roles, and best practices.
• Executive Leadership SharePoint Revamp (Current): Leading the redesign and reorganization of SharePoint for Executive Leadership use, improving accessibility, governance, and executive reporting workflows.
• CEO GO Team Move Project: Coordinated logistics, timelines, and communications for executive office relocation, ensuring minimal disruption to leadership operations.
• Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Planning Sessions: Planned and executed leadership planning and strategy sessions, including agendas, pre-reads, facilitators, venues, and follow-up actions.
• Board Retreat - 2023: End-to-end coordination of Board retreat logistics, materials, travel, and accommodations, supporting effective governance discussions.
• AWCBC CFO Conference - 2024: Supported planning and execution of national CFO conference, including scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and on-site logistics.
• Summer Employee Gathering - WCB: Led planning and delivery of large-scale employee engagement event.
• Holiday Events & Special Corporate Events - WCB: Managed annual holiday celebrations and special executive and stakeholder events, overseeing vendors, budgets, and logistics.

• Executive-Level Support: Over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive support to CEOs, senior executives, and Boards, enabling smooth daily operations and strategic alignment.
• Office & Executive Operations: Proven ability to manage executive office functions, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Calendar, Travel & Logistics Management: Expert in managing complex executive schedules and coordinating national and international travel.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism: Highly trusted in handling sensitive information, Board materials, and executive communications.
• Relationship Management: Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships with Board members, senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Event & Meeting Leadership: Extensive experience planning Board meetings, retreats, leadership planning sessions, conferences, and enterprise-wide events.
• Financial & Administrative Acumen: Experience with budgeting, forecasting, expense processing, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, SAP, and scheduling systems.