Executive Assistant resume example
A executive assistant resume gets read for about seven seconds. What survives that read: a two-line summary with a number in it, bullets that start with a result, and the skills the posting asked for. Below is a complete example you can adapt, and the rough notes it was generated from.
Summary
Executive assistant with 7 years supporting C-level leaders. Managed calendars, travel and board logistics for a CEO and saved an estimated 10 hours of their week.
Experience bullets that work
- Supported the CEO and 2 VPs, managing 60+ meetings a week across 5 time zones.
- Freed about 10 hours of the CEO's week by triaging email and delegating requests.
- Organized 8 board meetings a year, preparing packs for 9 directors with no late materials.
- Planned 40 international trips a year, cutting travel spend by 18% with preferred rates.
- Ran a 150-person leadership offsite under budget by $22k.
Key skills for a executive assistant
- Calendar management
- Travel planning
- Board meeting preparation
- Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace
- Expense reporting
- Confidentiality
- Event planning
- Stakeholder communication
Common mistakes
- Listing tasks without the level of executive or scale.
- Omitting confidentiality and board work.
- Leaving out savings on travel or events.
From rough notes to a finished resume
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Laura Bennett laura@example.com Altura Capital, Executive Assistant to CEO, 2018-now - CEO + 2 VPs, 60 meetings/week, 5 time zones - 8 board meetings/yr - 40 trips/yr, travel -18% - 150-person offsite, 22k under budget BA Business Administration 2016Generate this resume free — then swap in your notes
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