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Denise McDowell

@denisemcdowell

Senior Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Noble International who coordinated executive operations, travel, and events for up to 150 attendees.

United States

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At Noble International, I supported the CEO and managed complex calendars, travel, and expense reporting for the CEO and 73 employees. I also planned executive meetings, corporate events, and annual conferences for up to 150 attendees.

Earlier, I supported executives at Noble International and Lockheed Martin, and provided senior administrative support at Washington Group International. As Office Manager at Biggers Enterprise, I oversaw daily office operations, supervised administrative staff, and monitored budgets.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sr. Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Noble International

May 2017 - Oct 2026 (9 years 5 months)

Provided high-level executive support to the CEO, managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones, and resolving scheduling conflicts. Coordinated travel, vendor agreements, and expense reporting for the CEO and 73 employees, and planned executive meetings and corporate events for up to 150 attendees.

Executive Support Calendar Management Travel Management Vendor Relations Expense Reporting Event Planning Office Management Budget Management Process Improvement Project Coordination HR Onboarding Microsoft Office

Executive Assistant

Noble International

May 2011 - May 2017 (6 years)

Provided executive and administrative support to the COO, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, prioritizing communications, and handling confidential information. Coordinated executive meetings, corporate events, vendor relationships, and employee onboarding.

Executive Support Calendar Management Meeting Coordination Vendor Management Employee Onboarding Office Operations Concur HR Support

Executive Assistant

Lockheed Martin

Jun 2006 - May 2011 (4 years 11 months)

Provided executive administrative support, coordinating domestic and international travel, expense reporting, scheduling, and executive communications. Coordinated executive meetings, prepared briefing materials, and supported leadership with daily administrative requirements.

Executive Support Travel Coordination Expense Reporting Scheduling Meeting Coordination Briefings

Senior Administrative Assistant

Washington Group International

Feb 1999 - Mar 2003 (4 years 1 month)

Provided senior-level administrative support, managing executive schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence, and maintaining confidential records. Coordinated travel arrangements, expense reporting, and administrative activities to support daily business operations.

Administrative Support Schedule Management Meeting Coordination Travel Arrangements Expense Reporting Confidentiality

Office Manager

Biggers Enterprise

May 1996 - Feb 1999 (2 years 9 months)

Provided administrative and operational support to the Owner and Vice President, coordinating schedules, meetings, travel, and internal communications. Supervised administrative staff, oversaw daily office operations, monitored budgets, processed invoices, and assisted with bookkeeping and payroll administration.

Office Management Staff Supervision Budget Monitoring Invoice Processing Bookkeeping Payroll Administration Vendor Relations Employee Onboarding