John Skelton

About John Skelton

As a senior executive assistant, I view myself as a strategic business partner essential to the success of C-level executives, their work and the businesses they lead. I am not merely an assistant, I like to think of myself as an asset, the caliber of which executives can trust to manage their business affairs and execute with precision and integrity. That’s why I was excited to see your listing on {enter where role was listed} for the role of Sr. Executive Assistant.Having the ability to skillfully manage multiple active calendars, organize complex logistics; orchestrate many moving parts with confidence, are not qualities I take for granted, but are ones that should be expected of an experienced assistant. However, over the course of my career (harvested over a period of 20 years), I have also focused my energy on delivering value, excellence and expertise, to the roles I have been privileged to fill. My view, in these rapidly changing times, is the need for executive assistants to stand ready to meet the challenges and opportunities that face business executives in these rapidly changing times; prepared to assist in driving visions forward. I can be trusted to execute on demand, lean in and do what matters when it counts, specifically:• balance competing priorities with rapid response and an eye for the moment at hand;• exhibit a high level or resourcefulness, with the ability to see the big picture, anticipate critical needs and do what is required to get the job done;• having the tenacity to mitigate challenging situations, effectively withstanding pressure when demands are high;• collaborate cross-functionally, assuring that the executive team is appropriately supported at all times with the needs of all acknowledged and addressed.

Experience

1. Executive Assistant

   WPP Media

   Apr 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Deliver high-level executive administrative support, adeptly prioritizing multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines while aligning with the strategic priorities of a global executive team. Meticulously execute support for teams for Uber, Airbnb, Sony PlayStation, Adidas and Dell global accounts. Skillfully manage dynamic calendars that evolve by the minute, coordinating multiple intricate components across various time zones. Serves as a discerning team member, assessing the importance of activities and proactively orchestrating appropriate responses. Skillfully composes and polishes all correspondence, ensuring clarity and professionalism in communications with clients, external parties, and internal stakeholders, Efficiently oversees the flow of messages, ensuring timely responses and appropriate handling of inquiries. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration managing meetings, coordinating client presentations.

Education

• Asbury Park High School

  Diploma, College Preparatory

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Copy Typing
• Internal Communications
• Proofreading
• Online Advertising
• Time Management
• Social Networking
• Managing Events
• Brand Development
• Entertainment
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Assistance
• Copywriting
• Event Management
• Retail
• Management
• Trade Shows
• Editing
• Corporate Events
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Making the Complex Simple
• Budgets
• Creativity Skills
• Newsletters
• Calendaring
• Office Management
• Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook
• Sponsorship
• Digital Media
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media
• Editorial
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Microsoft Outlook
• Travel Planning
• Events Coordination
• Ms Office