Yelka Suusmann
@yelkasuusmann
Bilingual executive assistant with 20+ years supporting C-level leaders, investor relations, and complex travel coordination.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual executive assistant with over 20 years supporting C-level executives across investor relations, corporate communications, and operations. I excel in calendar and travel management, board and investor meeting coordination, expense and treasury processes, and preparing bilingual presentations and reports.
I have a B.A. in Bilingual Executive Secretariat, a postgraduate specialization in English, and continuous professional training in corporate governance and time management. I deliver discreet, detail-oriented support for national and international executives, liaise with investors and regulatory bodies, and streamline HR and administrative processes to enable strategic leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
Freelance
Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)
Provided full executive support to a CEO remotely, managing calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, client communications, contracts, billing, and HR onboarding tasks.
Bilingual Executive Assistant
Companhia Riograndense de Saneamento - Corsan
Apr 2021 - Feb 2025 (3 years 10 months)
Supported the CEO and CFO (Investor Relations) by managing executive agendas, coordinating board meetings, planning national and international travel, processing treasury payments, and preparing/ translating investor presentations.
Bilingual Executive Assistant
Appmax Plataforma de Pagamentos Ltda.
Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (8 months)
Supported company partners with calendar and meeting management, corporate events, international travel arrangements, liaison with suppliers and banks, and assistance with personal finances.
Executive Assistant
Grupo Ultra
Sep 2011 - Dec 2019 (8 years 3 months)
Supported directors across Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Controllership and M&A by organizing schedules, board meetings, investor roadshows, hosting investors/analysts, and coordinating Audit Committee logistics.
Bilingual Executive Assistant
Areva Transmission and Distribution
Oct 2008 - Nov 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Supported the Services Director for Latin America by managing agendas, travel and expenses (SAP), preparing expatriate documentation and presentations, and coordinating logistics for HQ and regional visits and training events.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fundação Getulio Vargas
Certificate, Corporate Governance
2025 - 2025
Completed a Corporate Governance course in 2025.
Universidade Metodista de São Paulo
Postgraduate Specialization, English Language
Postgraduate specialization in English Language completed in July 2004.
ELC (English Language Center), Harvard Square, MA
Certificate, English as a Foreign Language
2001 - 2001
Completed English as a Foreign Language course at ELC in Harvard Square in 2001.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Bachelor, Bilingual Executive Secretariat
Bachelor degree in Bilingual Executive Secretariat completed in 1994.
Tech stack
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Location
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