Thama A.

About Thama A.

For more than 13 years, I’ve partnered with CEOs, Presidents, CFOs, and executive leadership teams in fast-paced environments where precision, trust, and execution are non-negotiable.WHO I AM:I’m a Senior Executive Assistant who operates as a true business partner—anticipating needs, managing complexity, and creating space for leaders to focus on strategy. My work spans manufacturing, healthcare, tech, and global remote organizations, supporting executives through growth, change, and high-visibility initiatives.I’ve helped solve challenges such as overloaded calendars, fragmented communication, rising travel and vendor costs, and lack of follow-through after critical meetings.By building structure and proactive systems, I’ve delivered measurable impact: Increased executive productivity by 25%+ through calendar optimization and prioritization Improved post-meeting execution by 25% through better agendas, documentation, and follow-up Accelerated project delivery by 20–25% through tighter coordination and accountability Improved cross-department efficiency by 20% via workflow redesign and automation Reduced operational costs by 15%+ while maintaining quality and trust Built executive briefings and dashboards that enabled faster, data-driven decisions Supported 150+ meetings per quarter across time zones with fewer conflicts and higher attendance Reduced travel and operational costs by 15–20% using data-driven vendor and expense managementI serve as a sounding board, gatekeeper, and execution partner—someone leaders trust with sensitive information and high-impact work. I focus on outcomes, not optics, and ensure the organization stays aligned with leadership intent.Known for discretion, sound judgment, and calm under pressure, I’m often described as someone who “sees around corners.” I bring clarity to chaos, protect executive priorities, and handle sensitive matters with absolute confidentiality.MY CAREER VISION:Continue supporting senior leaders as a strategic Senior Executive Assistant in organizations that value operational excellence, proactive partnership, and thoughtful leadership. Eventually step fully into a Chief of Staff or senior strategic operations role where I can drive alignment, execution, and clarity at the executive level.LETS CONNECT:If you’re looking for an executive partner who blends operational rigor, sound judgment, and trust, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Office Manager & Executive Assistant to General Manager

   AVL Manufacturing Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Serve as a strategic partner to the General Manager in a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment, supporting executive operations while driving measurable improvements across production, engineering, HR, and administrative functions.• Improved cross-functional operational efficiency by 20% by analyzing end-to-end workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and implementing process automation across production, engineering, and administrative teams.• Enable data-driven executive decision-making by preparing consolidated financial and operational briefings, managing complex executive calendars, and coordinating global travel logistics with a 98% on-time execution rate.• Reduced procurement and inventory costs by 15% through strategic vendor negotiations, demand analysis, and tighter purchasing and inventory controls—protecting margins without disrupting production schedules.• Partnered with HR to redesign onboarding, training, and compliance workflows using workforce analytics, resulting in a 10% increase in team productivity and faster new-hire ramp-up.• Strengthened operational oversight by leading internal initiatives, creating SOPs, and building digital dashboards for facilities management, corporate events, and leadership reporting—improving accuracy and visibility while reducing manual tracking by an estimated 25%.• Act as a central point of coordination between executive leadership, department heads, vendors, and external partners, proactively managing priorities, communications, and execution across competing initiatives.• Trusted advisor to leadership during periods of growth and change, ensuring alignment, accountability, and operational continuity across the organization.Keywords: Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Operations, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Executive Support, Workflow Automation, HR Partnership, Strategic Operations, KPI Reporting

Education

• Valencia College

  Associate's Degree

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Research
• Sales & Marketing
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Research & Problem Resolution
• Team Building
• Public Speaking
• Cross-Functional Collaborations
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Event Planning
• Internal & External Communications
• Social Media
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Internal Audit
• Team Building & Leadership
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Front Office Support
• Office Administration
• Customer Service Relations
• Budget Management