Nicola Feldmann
@nicolafeldmann
Executive Assistant and Operations Specialist optimizing remote teams.
What I'm looking for
I am an Executive Assistant and Operations professional with five years of experience supporting executives and coordinating remote, international operations for e-commerce, luxury services, and hospitality companies.
I deliver process optimization, recruitment coordination, vendor management, financial documentation, and AI-driven efficiency improvements that enable leaders to focus on strategic growth.
I have a proven record implementing AI tools (Gemini, Claude) to improve efficiency, managing multi-platform operations (Shopify, Airbnb, Booking.com), and leading end-to-end recruitment and stakeholder coordination for product launches and relaunches.
I prioritize organized systems, timely follow-up on action items, and clear cross-time-zone communication to ensure operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
Poochy Coo
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated daily executive workflows and operations for the CEO, implemented AI tools to automate meeting summaries and communications improving efficiency by 30%, and maintained financial documentation for accounting and audit readiness.
Virtual Assistant
Airoc
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 (6 months)
Supported Shopify e-commerce operations and product launches, led end-to-end recruitment reducing time-to-hire, and integrated AI to accelerate market research and presentation development for stakeholder decisions.
Executive Virtual Assistant
Droplet Brands
Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 (1 month)
Managed executive correspondence and recruitment for a digital relaunch, hired a lead designer to meet critical timelines, and supported Shopify management and competitive research to inform CEO strategy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Psychology
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Psychology focusing on workplace behaviour and organizational processes.
Google (Coursera)
Professional Certificate, Project Management
2024 - 2024
Completed a Professional Certificate in Project Management through Google's Coursera program in 2024.
University of Cape Town
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Completed a Digital Marketing Certificate covering digital marketing strategies and online campaign management.
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