Michele Szabo Email & Phone Number

Executive Assistant to the CEO of Ned Davis Research. In addition, I provide full executive support to the founder of Ned Davis Research, Nathan (Ned) Davis. As a strategic partner, and trusted confidant of the firm, my responsibilities include heavy calendaring for the CEO, for Ned Davis and am the gatekeeper for both. I manage the coordination and scheduling of all meetings (in-house and off-site) for the CEO, the Executive Team and for Ned Davis. This also includes the scheduling of Town Halls, outside events, scheduling complex travel, managing expenses, preparing agendas, presentations and reports. I manage and work beside the VP of Marketing for NDR in procurement of products to be sent to various conferences globally. Additionally, I manage the process of securing new vendors within our Netsuite system. My superior organizational skills combined with my natural ability to handle multiple projects and excellent communication aptitude provides for a seamless and professional approach, which is necessary in a fast-paced environment. My business acumen and work ethic are best in class.

Executive Assistant to the Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. My responsibilities included travel, both for domestic and abroad. Heavy calendaring for the Bishop as well as handling of his expenses. I had direct communication with and prepared exclusive confidential information from Bishop to the Apostolic Nuncio, who is the liaison between the Bishop and the Pope. I coordinated special events, including Masses and in-house events. I organized and managed numerous confidential files and records, as well as document archiving for rentention of business-critical documents. My outstanding organizational skills, professional and strict confidentiality, effectively recognized me as the consummate team player.

Resourceful, organized and pro-active Executive Administrative Assistant. Managed and supported multiple senior vice presidents and their teams, including the CEO/President of Arrow Electronics.Managed and maintained multiple calendars, meetings, travel and expenses.Superior customer service skills.Assisted and prepared quarterly finance meetings.Prepared Board of Directors briefing books for quarterly Board and Committee meetings.Managed billing schedules and invoice processing.Proficient in Microsoft applications including SharePoint and Oracle.Project Management skills.Excellent written and oral skills.Well versed in managing multinational business partner relationships.Extremely organized, highly adaptable with a strong commitment to team building.

Greater New York City Area

Sales representative at Fifth Avenue store and Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.Promoted to Manager on board the Queen Elizabeth ll, Cunard Line, Ltd.Developed marketing techniques and strategies.Supervised staff of 3.

Valley Stream, New York

Managed and led a staff of 7 in achieving sales quotas, which resulted in record sales revenue year to date.Management training.Personnel scheduling and employee reviews.Inventory control and product security.Merchandise selection and inter-store transfers.

New York, New York

Music Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Chamber group, chorus, classical guitar, music theory

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Music Theory And Composition