Amanda Black

About Amanda Black

I’m a seasoned Senior Executive Business Administrator with 25+ years of experience supporting C‑suite leaders and high‑performing teams through fast‑moving, complex environments. I thrive at the intersection of operations, strategy, and people—where thoughtful organization and strong relationships make all the difference.Over the years, I’ve built a reputation for managing intricate executive calendars, navigating shifting priorities, and keeping business operations running smoothly behind the scenes. I’ve led multi‑state HR and payroll functions, developed and implemented policies, and supported strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational efficiency and team alignment.What drives me is creating clarity, building trust, and removing friction so leaders and teams can focus on what matters most. I’m known for anticipating needs before they arise, fostering cross‑functional collaboration, and streamlining workflows to elevate productivity across the board.At my core, I’m a proactive problem‑solver and a dedicated partner to executive leadership—committed to operational excellence and helping organizations operate at their highest level.

Experience

1. Senior Executive Business Administrator

   Leviathan Security Group

   Jan 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Executive Support• Trusted partner to the CEO and COO, managing highly confidential business-critical information and logistics for senior leadership.• Expertly manage complex executive calendars, balancing high-priority meetings, strategic engagements, and last-minute scheduling changes while ensuring seamless coordination across multiple time zones.• Led and executed office relocations in 2021 and 2024, partnering with real estate agents to identify locations, negotiate leases, and oversee seamless transitions.• Develop, implement, and maintain key policies, including Employee Handbook, and all internal HR policies including travel and conference policies, PTO policies, and training guidelines.• Manage multi-state payroll for employees across 19 states, ensuring compliance and accuracy, including establishing state tax accounts for business expansion.• Spearhead planning and coordination of company-wide events, team-building activities, and virtual engagements, including procurement and management of swag for employee recognition, new hires, and corporate events.• Designed and launched a quarterly internal company newsletter to enhance internal communication.• Collaborate with recruiting team to streamline candidate communication and scheduling for hiring and intern programs.• Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodations, transportation, and itinerary management, ensuring executives’ schedules remained optimized and efficient.

Skills

• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Technologies
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Vendor Management
• Windows
• Salesforce.com
• Access
• Project Management
• Budgets
• Product Management
• Cross-Team Communication
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Visio
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Program Management