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Gigi DeMita-Benway

@gigidemitabenway

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Strategic ops & exec support leader | 15+ yrs | Remote-ready | Finance, HR & CoS focus

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a remote role where I can apply my expertise in executive support, operations, and financial management. I value clarity, efficiency, and collaboration, and I’m looking to support senior leadership in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

I am a strategic operator and trusted executive partner with over 15 years of experience supporting senior leadership across higher education, healthcare, and global industry. My work spans executive operations, financial oversight, HR coordination, and organizational planning—often serving as the connective tissue across teams.

I specialize in bringing clarity to complexity: aligning priorities, streamlining processes, and ensuring execution follows strategy. I have supported C-suite leaders, academic provosts, and medical faculty—managing high-stakes calendars, budgets, board materials, and cross-functional initiatives.

I am now seeking a fully remote role where I can contribute as a Chief of Staff, Business Operations Lead, or Executive Assistant to a visionary executive. I bring discretion, structure, and a calm presence to fast-paced environments—and thrive where trust, insight, and adaptability matter most.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Business Administrator

University of Rochester – School of Medicine and Dentistry

Dec 2024 - Jun 2025 (6 months)

Oversaw administrative, HR, and fiscal operations for academic and research programs. Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, grant funds, and faculty affairs using Workday and Axiom. Created forecasts, variance reports, and executive briefs for leadership. Ensured compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.

AXIOM)Workday Budget Management Compliance Financial Reporting Staff Supervision SOP Development Executive Support Calendar Management

Executive Operations Lead

University of Rochester – Office of the Provost

May 2017 - Dec 2024 (7 years 7 months)

Partnered with the Chief Academic Officer on strategic planning, academic leadership staffing, and governance initiatives. Directed executive operations, high-stakes scheduling, and Board coordination. Collaborated with HR, Legal, and DEI leaders to streamline policy implementation and drive institutional alignment.

Strategic Planning HR Transactions Budgeting Compliance Workday HCM Career Path Modernization Onboarding

Sr. Administrator to the President & COO

Eaton – Electrical Sector

Jul 2006 - May 2017 (10 years 10 months)

Strategic partner to global President & COO. Managed confidential M&A workflows, board reporting, and leadership operations. Directed global meeting logistics, executive travel, and enterprise-wide initiatives. Oversaw HR and finance coordination, team supervision, and high-impact communications across business units.

performance reporting Strategic Planning Oracle Concur Vendor Management Staff Supervision Event Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hiram College

B.S. in Financial Management, Financial Management

Completed coursework towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management. Focused on foundational principles of finance and business operations.

Franklin University

B.S. in Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed coursework towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Gained knowledge in various aspects of business management and operations.