Amir Bhimji
@amirbhimji
Executive operations professional with 12+ years supporting C-suite leaders through data-driven process improvement and compliance excellence.
What I'm looking for
I’m a strategic, data-driven Operations & Executive Administration professional with 12+ years supporting C-suite leadership and driving enterprise-wide process improvement across corporate and nonprofit environments. I’m known for optimizing workflows, improving organizational efficiency, reducing operational costs, and delivering high-impact executive support in fast-paced, high-visibility settings.
In my most recent leadership role, I directed enterprise business operations and executive administration initiatives supporting five C-level executives, leading operational excellence across process optimization, workflow modernization, compliance governance, and cost reduction. Highlights include implementing SAP Concur Expense with enterprise adoption, redesigning fleet management processes to cut costs by 30% and accelerate turnaround time by six weeks, and achieving three consecutive years of audit success with zero major findings—while coordinating executive meetings, board events, global functions, and change management initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Coordinator & CEO Assist
Transdev North America
Jan 2026 - Jan 2026 (0 months)
Provided confidential executive support to the CEO, managing complex calendars, communications, travel logistics, and strategic priorities. Coordinated cross-department executive projects and supported leadership meetings and board-level preparation with operational accuracy.
Business Administration Manager
Oerlikon Balzers
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Directed enterprise business operations and executive administration for five C-level executives, driving process optimization, compliance governance, and cost reduction. Reduced facility expenses 50% via lease strategy, cut fleet operating costs 30% and accelerated turnaround by six weeks, and achieved three consecutive compliance audits with zero major findings while leading SAP Concur Expense a
Business Administrator
Oerlikon Balzers
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)
Served as an operational partner to executive leadership, developing SOPs and workflow improvements that increased departmental efficiency 20%. Redesigned expense approval processing to reduce cycle time from five days to two and led cross-functional initiatives improving workflow efficiency 35%.
Management Assistant
Oerlikon Balzers
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Delivered executive-level administrative and operational support across domestic and global business operations. Reduced scheduling conflicts 30%, coordinated corporate meetings and events for 100+ attendees, and streamlined onboarding coordination to improve operational readiness.
District Executive (Three Fires)
Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Directed district operations, fundraising strategy, stakeholder engagement, and program execution supporting 3,000+ volunteers. Managed a $4.5M annual fundraising campaign and achieved an 18% budget surplus through strategic expense management and operational efficiency improvements.
District Executive & Exploring Exec
Northwest Suburban Council, Boy Scouts of America
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Led business development, program growth, community engagement, and operational planning, including launching the "Scouting Through Soccer" initiative. Secured sponsorships and partnerships and supported outreach and marketing to strengthen organizational visibility and community relations.
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Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications with Honors from Roosevelt University.
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