Diane Driscoll

About Diane Driscoll

Proactive, results-driven and upbeat Executive Assistant with 15+ years experience supporting C-suite executives in entertainment, media, and corporate communication. Adept at managing high-profile stakeholders, optimizing executive workflows, streamlining communication with both senior and Junior staff, and overseeing complex projects. String background in financial tracking, board relations, event planning, and technology integration. Meticulous attention to detail, high levels of common sense, and great people skills. CORE SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES Executive Support: Calendar & inbox management, rolling calls, board meeting prep, document/deck prep, meeting notes, stakeholder communication, travel coordination, multi-task and prioritize with minimal supervision, exercise discretion and confidentiality Technology & AI Tool: MS Office Suite, G Suite, Concur, iManage, Slack, Zoom, Photoshop, Dropbox, DocuSign, QuickBooks, LastPass, Grammerly, Social Media, ChatGPT Financial & Budgeting: Expense reports, corporate AMEX reconciling, vendor negotiations, financial tracking Project & Event Management: Corporate HQ remodels, off sites, investor relations, Hollywood industry events Strategic Communication: C-suite liaison, PR agency coordination, investor relations, presentation decks CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS • Sold three screenplays • Created and launched a women’s lifestyle website in 2009 with over 40+ contributing writers, editors and a social media manager plus a readership of over 200K through grass roots marketing • Was handpicked to be the NASCAR Foundation West Coast Ambassador and personally raised $130K in 2009, more money than any other individual employee has ever raised

Experience

1. Executive Assistant

   Costa Communications

   Jun 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Supported the President of Costa Communications by coordinating travel for shareholders and clients to various film festivals. • Streamlined access to client materials by reorganizing the filing system and creating a master tracking spreadsheet. • Liaised with contractors to obtain competitive estimates for residential renovations, enhancing project efficiency. • Established communication with PR contacts at arenas for media needs during client US tour.

Education

• University College Dublin

  Master of Arts - MA, Creative Writing

• Westminster College (PA)

  B.A., English-Writing

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Theatre Mgt, Playwriting