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Roberta Belesimo

@robertabelesimo

Virtual Executive Assistant with TS/SCI clearance, expert in executive support, technical writing, and process improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role providing executive-level support and technical documentation responsibilities in a mission-driven organization valuing security clearance, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

I am an experienced Virtual Executive Assistant and former Naval officer with an active TS/SCI clearance, blending executive support, technical editing, and program documentation expertise. I have led schedule and travel management, produced executive-level reports and newsletters, and developed standardized templates that reduced documentation review time by 20%.

I bring cross-functional collaboration with engineers, analysts, and leadership, a track record in strategic planning and operations, and experience advising military-connected students and supporting embassy operations. I am detail-oriented, organized, and committed to improving communication, compliance, and process efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Technical Editor

NextStep Technology, Inc.

Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Developed and edited technical and administrative documents including SOPs and security plans, ensuring DoD/DonN compliance and version control; created templates and training materials that reduced documentation review time by 20%.

Technical Writing Document Control SOP Development SharePoint Version Control And Training Materials Editing

Teacher / Teacher Assistant

Chesapeake Public Schools

Aug 2012 - Jun 2024 (11 years 10 months)

Authored curriculum guides and training presentations, advised and trained students and staff, and served as faculty advisor for a peer support program for military-connected students to improve instructional quality.

Curriculum Development Instructional Design Training Writing Program Coordination Communication

Executive Assistant

Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Intelligence & Securi

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 (11 months)

Wrote and edited executive-level reports and public affairs releases Navy-wide to SECNAV standards; produced newsletters and briefings that improved cross-department communication and led workforce surveys and strategic planning.

Executive Support Report Writing Editorial Standards Briefings Communication Project Management Microsoft Office

Senior Attaché

Navy Reserve Defense Intelligence Agency

Jan 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 9 months)

Researched, wrote, and edited official reports and briefings for over 80 Navy Reserve personnel supporting 100+ U.S. embassies; produced lessons learned and after-action reports to improve training and efficiency.

Report Writing After Action Reviews Research Briefings Training Development Documentation

Assistant Director of Strategic Operations

Defense Intelligence Agency

Oct 2020 - Sep 2021 (11 months)

Collaborated on a 10-year strategic plan and prepared executive briefings and reports to align workforce initiatives with leadership objectives and support data-driven decisions.

Strategic Planning Executive Briefings Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing