Cyndi Burns

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO | Trusted Strategic Partner | Enabling CEOs to Lead with Clarity

Role
Executive Assistant to CEO at Zilliant
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Cyndi Burns

I am a Senior Executive Assistant with 20+ years of experience supporting CEOs, Board Directors, and C-suite leaders across industries. I specialize in building trusted partnerships that allow executives to focus on strategy while I manage global calendars, international travel logistics, board governance, investor engagement, and high-stakes corporate events. Known for my discretion, diplomacy, organizational strategy, and proactive problem-solving, I create the structure and calm that enable leaders to lead with clarity and impact.

Experience

  1. Executive Assistant to CEO

    Zilliant

    Oct 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

  • Robert Morris University - Illinois

    Legal Assistant (Paralegal), Legal Research & Office Administration

  • University of Illinois Extension Cook South

    Master Gardener Certification, Master Gardener

    2014

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Editing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Team Leadership
  • Budgets
  • Microsoft Office
  • Community Outreach
  • Cpi Training
  • Cpr Certified
  • Nonprofits
  • Curriculum Design
  • Data Collection
  • Public Relations
  • Communication
  • Powerpoint
  • Teaching
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Administration
  • Staff Development
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Negotiation
  • Scheduling
  • Moviemaker
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Social Media
  • Office Management
  • Event Management
  • Training
  • Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Leadership
  • Social Thinking
  • Concur
  • Pbis
  • Advocacy Training
  • Customer Service
  • Research
  • Management

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