As executive secretary to the CEO i provided support services in varying degrees. I have taken care of administrative and other responsibilities to focus on managing the organization. As executive secretary my duties included freeing the CEO of unimportant duties. As a primary skill used, other than freeing the CEO my organizational abilities have managed the CEO’s calls, office and appointments. However, I have had to prove myself to the management team I've have to be very flexible and… Show more As executive secretary to the CEO i provided support services in varying degrees. I have taken care of administrative and other responsibilities to focus on managing the organization. As executive secretary my duties included freeing the CEO of unimportant duties. As a primary skill used, other than freeing the CEO my organizational abilities have managed the CEO’s calls, office and appointments. However, I have had to prove myself to the management team I've have to be very flexible and possess outstanding skills and duties ranging from protecting the CEO from aggressive press photographers to helping him out in a social emergency with information on correct diplomatic protocol. Also, I have the stamina and dedication because as this senior level I've been on call day and night. The core duties of the executive assistant are administrative. I've primarily be managing the CEO’s office and organizing his meetings by booking facilities and meeting rooms. I've had to schedule meetings and ensure notice goes out to all attendees. Show less

With primary or shared responsibility for areas such as sales management, product development, distribution channel management, marketing communications (including advertising and promotions), pricing, market research, and customer service, ibhave been faced with a diverse range of specialized disciplines in which I have been required to be extremely knowledgeable. This challenge is compounded by the fact that the day-to-day activities of these functions, which range from the highly analytical… Show more With primary or shared responsibility for areas such as sales management, product development, distribution channel management, marketing communications (including advertising and promotions), pricing, market research, and customer service, ibhave been faced with a diverse range of specialized disciplines in which I have been required to be extremely knowledgeable. This challenge is compounded by the fact that the day-to-day activities of these functions, which range from the highly analytical (e.g. – pricing and market research) to highly creative (advertising and promotions), are carried out by subordinates possessing learning and I've adapted my own leadership style.Beyond the challenges of leading my own subordinates, I am invariably reliant upon resources beyond their direct control. That is to say, the priorities and/or resources of functional areas not reporting to marketing such as production, information technology, corporate communications and public affairs, legal, human resources and finance have a direct impact on the achievement of marketing objectives. Consequently, more than any other senior executive, the I must influence peers in order to achieve their own goals. Clearly, this necessity to lead peers compounds the complexity of challenges faced by every other CMO of every company whether large or small company. As a member of the executive team I typically report to the CEO. My peers include Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Communications/Public Affairs Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, General Counsel. Show less