Melane Smith
@melanesmith
Chief of Staff and executive operations leader bringing calm, structure, efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Chief of Staff and executive operations leader with 20+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, and international remote teams across banking, legal, and e-commerce. I bring structure, calm, and efficiency to fast-paced environments where time and attention are mission-critical.
I specialize in building executive support and operational systems from scratch, with expert-level proficiency in ClickUp, Asana, and Monday.com—creating dashboards, workflows, and tracking systems that keep teams aligned. I also handle complex calendar and inbox management, cross-functional communication, and VIP travel coordination across time zones, while maintaining strict confidentiality for sensitive documentation.
In leadership-facing roles, I’ve served as minute-taker for EXCO meetings, disciplinary hearings, and board-level sessions—producing accurate records trusted by senior management. Alongside operational support, I’ve delivered strong performance in high-volume customer support and previously worked as a paralegal and office manager, strengthening my compliance-aware, detail-driven approach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Virtual Assistant
Multiple International Clients
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Delivered executive and operational support to business owners and remote international teams, handling complex calendars, inbox management, travel coordination, and confidential documentation. Built ClickUp, Asana, and Monday.com systems from scratch, including dashboards, workflows, and automated task tracking tailored to each client’s needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unspecified institution
Bachelor of Marketing, Marketing
Bachelor of Marketing program (in progress).
Unspecified training provider
SEMrush SEO Crash Course, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
SEO training for WordPress and an SEO crash course using SEMrush.
Unspecified training provider
Event & Hospitality Management, Event & Hospitality Management
Training in event and hospitality management.
Unspecified training provider
ChatGPT for SEO & Content Creation, AI for SEO & Content
Training on using ChatGPT for SEO and content creation.
Unspecified training provider
Customer Service Excellence, Customer Service
Training in Customer Service Excellence to support customer-facing performance and service standards.
Unspecified training provider
Executive Secretarial Diploma, Executive Administration
Executive secretarial training focused on administrative and executive support skills.
Unspecified training provider
VIP Digital Marketing Master Course, Digital Marketing
Advanced training in VIP digital marketing practices.
Unspecified training provider
Project Management, Project Management
Training in project management to support planning, delivery, and execution of projects.
Unspecified training provider
TEFL/TESOL Certification, Teaching English
TEFL/TESOL training and certification.
Unspecified training provider
HR & Payroll Management, Human Resources
Training covering HR and payroll management concepts and workflows.
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