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Melissa Rodriguez

@melissarodriguez1

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Executive assistant who streamlines executive operations, travel, and onboarding to keep leadership moving.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an executive support role where I can own complex calendars, confidential coordination, domestic/international travel, onboarding logistics, and event execution—partnering closely with leadership to keep operations running smoothly.

I’ve built my career as an executive assistant supporting high-level leaders through complex, deadline-driven calendars, confidential work, and constant coordination. At Tory Burch, I’ve maintained the daily workflow for the President and her direct reports while driving follow-through across weekly team meetings.

I strengthen how leadership operates by streamlining operational handoffs—overseeing contract and NDA processes and collaborating with internal partners to streamline vendor onboarding. I also manage heavy calendars, expenses, and extensive domestic and international travel with detailed planning and execution.

I’m experienced in people-focused logistics and team enablement, including onboarding new employees by coordinating laptop and software access and training sessions. I also coordinate large-scale team events—store openings, conferences, and off-sites—and organize quarterly and yearly events for both corporate and retail field teams.

Earlier roles strengthened my range: I supported international market events with complex logistics, trained new assistants and coordinators, and coordinated international visa processes under tight deadlines. I’m at my best balancing office management, meeting and agenda prep, and careful handling of sensitive information with a calm, results-oriented approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive Assistant - President NA

Tory Burch

Jun 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 8 months)

Maintained the President’s daily workflow and coordinated follow-ups across a large leadership calendar. Oversaw contract/NDA processes, streamlined vendor onboarding, and coordinated extensive domestic and international travel and major events.

Executive Assistant Support Calendar Management Vendor Onboarding Travel Coordination Expense Management Event Coordination International Travel Planning Concur Microsoft Office Zoom Travefy Microsoft Teams

Executive Assistant - 2 SVPs/VP

Tory Burch

May 2019 - Jun 2024 (5 years 1 month)

Managed heavy calendars, travel, and expenses for three executives and coordinated North America travel with retail field teams for store visits. Organized quarterly and yearly events and onboarded new employees by coordinating laptop/software access and training sessions.

Executive Assistant Support Calendar Management Travel Coordination Expense Management Field Coordination Event Coordination Employee Onboarding training coordination Concur Microsoft Office Zoom Travefy Microsoft Teams

Executive Assistant - Creative Services

Tory Burch

Apr 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Supported the Creative Director and Creative Services team by managing budgets, tracking projects and approvals, and handling high-volume inbox and calendar responsibilities. Coordinated team events, office operations (including conference rooms and supplies), and assisted with project management for direct reports under tight deadlines.

Executive Assistant Support Team Support Budget Management Calendar Management Event Coordination Office Administration Concur Microsoft Office Zoom Travefy Microsoft Teams

Executive Assistant - HR SVP

Kate Spade New York

Dec 2017 - Apr 2018 (4 months)

Coordinated employee events including trainings and educational sessions, and scheduled confidential meetings for the SVP of Human Resources. Coordinated travel and meeting agendas for potential candidates and executed company-wide special events.

Confidential Scheduling Meeting Coordination Event Coordination Concur Microsoft Office Zoom Travefy Microsoft Teams

Executive Assistant - President Int'l

Kate Spade New York

Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 8 months)

Managed international and wholesale market events multiple times per year, coordinating complex logistics including travel, catering, showroom management, and meeting schedules. Controlled calendars for multiple executives, planned detailed international/domestic itineraries, trained new assistants, and coordinated international visa applications under tight deadlines.

International Event Planning Wholesale Market Events Logistics Coordination Travel Coordination Event Coordination Calendar Management itinerary planning Office Administration Holiday and Partner Gifting Coordination Concur Microsoft Office Zoom Travefy Microsoft Teams

Executive Assistant - Jack Spade Sales

Kate Spade New York

Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 (7 months)

Supported two executives by scheduling meetings, interviews, and events and completing day-to-day executive tasks. Maintained financial reports for freelancers and consultants, led weekly team meetings with prepared agendas, and coordinated travel and visas for the SVP and team.

Executive Assistant Support Interview Coordination event support Look Preparation Support Financial Reporting Freelancer Consultant Support Meeting Coordination Concur Microsoft Office Zoom Travefy Microsoft Teams

Executive Assistant - CEO

Kate Spade New York

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 (3 months)

Supported the CEO and COO by covering CEO administrative responsibilities during an MLOA period. Prepared board meeting materials and events, co-organized company-wide events, maintained information flow between the CEO and direct reports, handled confidential documents, and served as a liaison to investors.

Board Meeting Preparation Event Coordination Information Management Confidential Document Handling Concur Microsoft Office Zoom Travefy Microsoft Teams

Executive Assistant - COO & Prod VP

Kate Spade New York

Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 1 month)

Provided administrative support for complex, deadline-driven projects while helping identify priorities and resolve issues. Coordinated meetings with international partners across time barriers and managed confidential information and office operations.