Sheila Speller

About Sheila Speller

C-Suite Senior Executive Assistant & Professional Executive Coordinator: Expert Organizer, Precise Communicator, Technology Savvy, Strategic Planner, Detail-Oriented, Problem-Solver, Critical Thinker, Relationship Builder. Energetic, thoughtful, and creative collaborator. Confidential right-hand. Adept at implementing complex and strategic scheduling, travel planning and high-level relationship management, using excellent judgment and discretion. • Organizes and maintains complex calendar scheduling, prioritizes and coordinates high volume executive schedules and priorities. • Coordinates travel arrangements ensuring well-articulated itineraries with cost consciousness in mind; modifies travel itineraries; processes expense reports and monthly credit card reconciliation, with precise accuracy. • Manages executive meetings and executive keynote speaker logistics, agenda planning, PowerPoint presentations, confirms run-of-show, and follow-up. • Effectively experienced project management skills to manage multiple projects including tracking budgets, schedules, status reports, and deliverables. • Expertly manages partner relationships by being the main point of contact and overseeing deliverables and timelines with a strong professional representation.

Experience

1. Special Assistant

   Housing Navigator Massachusetts, Inc

   Mar 2025 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Our Mission: Connecting people with a place to call home.We develop technology that promotes housing equity, and we provide data that brings transparency to the affordable housing market.My role as Special Assistant with Housing Navigator Massachusetts:A key team member facilitating the implementation of the organization\'s strategic vision; Assist in the coordination and execution of strategic initiatives related to housing equity, technology development, and data transparency; Conduct research and gather relevant data on housing trends, policies, and technology innovations to support the organization\'s goals; Liaise with key internal and external shareholders, including government agencies, community partners, and industry leaders; Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, payment processing, and vendor relations; Manage fee invoices for developers, property owners and managers; Assist in the preparation of grant applications, reports to funders, and other organizational communications; Participate in organization-wide efforts to improve internal processes and systems; Ensure the Executive Director is prepared for meetings, speaking engagements, and other public-facing events by providing timely background information and briefing materials; Manage special projects.Housing Navigator MA is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) that addresses a glaring digital divide around one of the most important choices we make – where to live. We center the experience of people seeking their way home every day through our site and leverage our unique vantage point connecting renters, owners, and public agencies to make change.

Education

• Commercial Theatre Institute

  Commercial Theatre Producer Program

  2007 — 2007

• Metropolitan College of New York

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2003 — 2004

• New York University

  School of Continuing Education & Professional Studies - Entertainment Public Relations & Marketing

  1984 — 1985

• University of Maryland

  B.A., Dance, Theatre

  1979 — 1981

• Howard University

  Liberal Arts

  1975 — 1977