Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsExecutive Assistant to the President, Portfolio Management and Owner Relations
Jun. 2016 - Jul. 2019Corporate Office - Toronto• Led administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of Executive availability
• Served as first point of contact for the Executive and supported work in accomplishing organizational goals and objectives
• Managed complex and frequently changing travel arrangements and coordinated pre-planning of trips including applicable Visas, accommodations and flight options
• Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for the Executive and the Board Product Committee
• Confidentially managed and updated external contacts for the Executive which included communication to priority contacts, board members, entrepreneurs and their representatives
• Distributed company-wide announcements, booked meetings and managed email for and on behalf of the Executive; enhanced business processes and communication
• Positively mentored other Assistants and Executive Assistants with monthly meetings to discuss best practices, current challenges and solutions to enhance role requirements and organizational collaboration
• Coordinated quarterly Board of Directors global meetings to strategically align meeting agendas, travel and accommodations; cohesively creating an efficient and organized travel experience
• Coordinated and partnered with an event planner to develop an engaging Global Marketing Meeting event that included 20 food truck reservations, agendas, budget management, site/venue selection, dietary accommodations for 300+ guests, travel visa documentations, invitations and décor to create a memorable, engaging and productive event
• Orchestrated successful on-boarding process of national and international colleagues including associated travel and training schedules with head office colleagues
• Provided adhoc support for the Executive's direct reports and internal teams including the Executive Leadership Team