
John H. Smith 
P.O. Box 1673, Callahan, FL 32011
• 800-991-5187(
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• 800-991-5187(C) 
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[email protected]  
 
E
XECUTIVE 
A
SSISTANT
 
Proactive,  senior administrative professional with a history of supporting C-level leaders in fast-paced corporate environments. 
Recognized and valued as a discreet and knowledgeable manager and partner, with the ability to juggle and prioritize needs while 
ensuring  speedy  responses  to  logistics  and  business  concerns.  Reputable  for  developing,  implementing,  and  communicating 
policies and objectives, handling unforeseen issues, and serving as a liaison to clients, internal staff, and external contacts.  
 
 
 
Recognized by CEO of Acme as an employee who “shows initiative and can add value anywhere within the company”.
 
Singled out as a “breath of fresh air because of willingness to help and (positive) attitude” by company’s International Controller. 
   
 
A
REAS OF 
E
XPERTISE
 
Calendar Management • Travel Planning • Meeting Coordination • Project Management • Office Administration  
Client Relations • Expense Reporting • Vendor & Supply Management • Issue Resolution • Special Projects 
Technology Management • Staff Hiring & Training • MS Office • Stenography • Typing (80 wpm) 
 
P
ROFESSIONAL 
H
ISTORY 
 
 
Acme International Group – Phoenix, Arizona & Las Vegas, Nevada 
  2010 to Present 
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CFO & DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 
Deliver  firsthand  support  to  senior  leaders  and  decision  makers  while  managing  a  variety  of  key  functions  including 
oversight/auditing of attendance system (adding/training new employees and tracking system use), review of monthly invoices for 
Texas office, and distribution of B-5s to Acme partners. Coordinate Board packages for meetings—gather/proofread information 
and assemble packages for distribution. Upload corporate documents to virtual data room and compose letters/presentations for 
Internationally-based Finance team. 
 
Following departure of CFO, transitioned from focused position to more comprehensive support role across 
company functions, including HR and Finance. Challenged and regularly tapped by company CEO to assist with high-
stakes projects and a variety of needs. 
 
Overhauled and vastly improved attendance management by researching, selecting, and driving implementation 
of Iron attendance system, which enables self-management by employees while ensuring adherence to policies and 
individual time-off allotments. 
 
Played key role in communicating/clarifying expectations for employees by assisting with writing of Employee 
Handbook and T&E policy. 
 
Contributed to cost-saving effort by working with HR Director to research alternative travel agencies. Prepared a 
detailed spreadsheet that identified savings from each company. 
Blue Hill Enterprises – Phoenix, Arizona
  1998 to 2010 
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO 
Played pivotal role in fast-moving business environment, providing assistance to company leader, Managing Director, and other 
senior leaders. Responded immediately to shifting priorities/deadlines while expertly handling all aspects of complex global travel 
arrangements (commercial and private airplanes), managing multiple calendars, and resolving scheduling conflicts. Served as point 
of contact for CEO when traveling, orchestrated all needs for large-scale meetings across the globe, and ensured accommodation 
of last-minute changes.  
 
Resolved numerous scheduling conflicts to ensure success of a high-priority Internationally-based event for 
CEO. Arranged individual travel plans for 35 people (including re-booking of cancelled flight the day before event), 
coordinated destination transportation, and negotiated lower rates over a 1-week span. 
 
Ensured CEO’s ability to attend an important meeting in Australia by driving successful effort to obtain a rush 
visa in just 8 days. 
 
Achieved savings for costly executive-requested supplies by personally contacting source to secure a lower price.