Catherine Lazure
Executive Management Assistant @Cl Executive Solutions
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Management Assistant @Cl Executive Solutions
Toronto, ON, CA
Led partnerships with executives and senior leaders overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, board deliverables, and global operations; valued for discretion, foresight, and clarity in complex environments. • Unilever Canada: Partnered with Head of Horizon AI Innovation Labs to drive divisional execution. Directed a $2.5M budget, tightened vendor contracts, and restructured contractor onboarding to keep projects on schedule and fully resourced.• BMO Financial Group: Served as a trusted advisor to Managing Directors in Risk & Portfolio Management. Controlled executive calendars across multiple units, orchestrated high-stakes regulatory meetings (MRMC, US MRMC, BCIF), and implemented Asana enterprise-wide, accelerating delivery of risk initiatives. Served the Head of Capital Markets and his team, implementing the back-to-office plan and international travel, meetings & catering for SVP.• Sunnybrook Health Sciences: Protected the time and focus of the Chief of Cardiology by managing critical schedules, coordinating provincial conferences, and producing board-ready reporting under compressed timelines.• Canadian Mortgages Inc: Right-hand to COO. Rebuilt recruiting & hiring processes, modernized onboarding, and renegotiated vendor contracts to improve efficiency and retention.• Eastwood & Cleef, USA: Executive liaison to the Managing Director. Directed HR operations, safeguarded executive priorities, and ensured flawless execution of board events and leadership, while providing personal support for home and family on-site.• The Edge, A Leaders Magazine: Led Marketing and Sales initiatives, hosted events, social media & wrote proposals to high profile potential clientele. • The Mudhouse Spa: Led marketing strategies, rebranding, website changes, launched new product line, social media and assisted with the paperwork of turning the spa into a resort.
EDUCATION
Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada
Ontario Mortgage Agent Certificate, Ontario Mortgages
Honours Diploma, Business Administration, Toronto School of Business
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration & Accounting
ABOUT CATHERINE LAZURE
Strategic Project Coordinator| Right-hand to C-Level Executive High-performing Executive Assistant and strategic partner to senior leadership, driving measurable business impact across industries. Trusted operator for CEOs, anticipating needs, removing barriers, and executing priorities that accelerate organizational success. Scales executive capacity by transforming vision into action with both tactical precision and strategic insight. Deep expertise managing multimillion-dollar budgets, leading cross-functional initiatives, and implementing systems that enhance efficiency and performance. Recognized for discretion, judgment, and problem-solving under pressure, ensuring leaders remain focused on growth while operations run seamlessly. Distinguished for navigating high-stakes environments, influencing decision-making, and strengthening stakeholder confidence.Key Achievements• 2.5M budgets directed with full accountability for vendor contracts, expense controls, and cost-saving initiatives using Excel and NetSuite.• Global C-suite bandwidth optimized by managing calendars, board deliverables, and regulatory meetings in Outlook, Zoom, and Diligent Boards.• Enterprise systems (Asana, SharePoint, HRIS) deployed during mergers, audits, and leadership changes to streamline delivery, cut bottlenecks, and build alignment.• Merger integration led as one of 10 CEO-selected employees, ensuring seamless transition and uninterrupted operations.• $100K boardroom renovation delivered, negotiating vendors and executing modernization projects through MS Project and SharePoint.AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Managing complex Executive calendars• Prioritizing activities for Executives• Manage conflicting deadlines and schedules to ensure productivity• Manage flights and travel plans internationally• Work with confidential information & keeper of company secrets• Exercise excellent judgement and strong problem solving skills• Budget management & Reconciliation • Collaboration and team skills • Mentoring and coaching junior administrative staff• Strong corporate event & conference management and follow through• Project Management experience with both corporate & non profit sectors• Entrepreneurial Spirit that enjoys being a part of the success of the organizationA passionate and dedicated philanthropist, recognized as a Humanitarian for Canada by the Global Goodwill Ambassadors for efforts with the Cancer Society, Scouts Canada, and Girl Guides of Canada, as well as for efforts, time, and dedication in co-founding and growing Warm the Heart.
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