I am a bilingual Executive Assistant with a strong history of supporting senior leaders in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments. I excel at calendar management, travel coordination, communications, and organizing large-scale events, all while maintaining discretion and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Outside of work, I’m deeply involved in volunteering, fitness, and community activities, and I thrive when helping teams run smoothly and efficiently. Fluent in English and French with conversational Armenian and Arabic, I value cross-cultural collaboration and clear, timely communication. I enjoy turning complex administrative challenges into well-structured processes that empower leadership to focus on strategic priorities.

Marguerite Khirigian

I am a bilingual Executive Assistant with a strong history of supporting senior leaders in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments. I excel at calendar management, travel coordination, communications, and organizing large-scale events, all while maintaining discretion and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Outside of work, I’m deeply involved in volunteering, fitness, and community activities, and I thrive when helping teams run smoothly and efficiently. Fluent in English and French with conversational Armenian and Arabic, I value cross-cultural collaboration and clear, timely communication. I enjoy turning complex administrative challenges into well-structured processes that empower leadership to focus on strategic priorities.

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I am a bilingual Executive Assistant with a strong history of supporting senior leaders in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments. I excel at calendar management, travel coordination, communications, and organizing large-scale events, all while maintaining discretion and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Outside of work, I’m deeply involved in volunteering, fitness, and community activities, and I thrive when helping teams run smoothly and efficiently.

Fluent in English and French with conversational Armenian and Arabic, I value cross-cultural collaboration and clear, timely communication. I enjoy turning complex administrative challenges into well-structured processes that empower leadership to focus on strategic priorities.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Armenian
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Executive Assistant to the Founder & President at Maoki Financial Services
November 1, 2023 - Present
Open and prepare files for new and existing clients; coordinate all travel and hotel arrangements for the President; manage time zones for meetings and travel; maintain and organize agendas, conferences, and internal/external meetings; translate, format and transmit internal and external correspondence.
Executive Assistant to the VP & GM of the International Division at Pharmascience Inc
January 1, 2017 - November 1, 2023
Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for the VP & GM and direct reports; obtain travel visas (Saudi Arabia & Vietnam); manage time zones for meetings; excel at multi-project coordination with strong detail, problem-solving and follow-through; gatekeeper; prepare/approve expense reports; organize agendas and meetings; translate/format/transmit correspondence; liaise between VP/GM and other VPs, CEO and COO; participate in major events and strategy sessions; 24/7 availability across time zones.
Executive Assistant to the CFO & Team Coordinator at Pharmascience Inc
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for the CFO and direct reports; prepare expense reports; handle heavy invoice processing; prepare and distribute Board Meeting Packages; minute-taking of highly confidential meetings; manage incoming correspondence; translate/format correspondence; participate in annual off-site conferences and strategy sessions; support CEO/COO and other VPs as needed.
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Senior Vice-President at Centre du Rasoir – Groupe CDREM Inc.
October 1, 2006 - December 1, 2015
Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for the CEO and executives; prepare expense reports; minute-taking of confidential meetings; manage incoming correspondence; organize off-site conferences across Quebec and Ontario; translate/format/correspondence; interview and hire candidates; office managerial duties for Head Office and corporate stores.
Executive Assistant to the CEO and President at Caprion Pharmaceuticals
March 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006
Coordinate travel arrangements; manage expense reports; coordinate meetings and required documentation; ensure Board of Directors Packages are prepared and distributed; support high-level executives under deadlines.
Executive Assistant to the National Director at Medtronic of Canada Ltd. (MiniMed Division)
May 1, 2000 - May 1, 2003
Responsible for project executions and ensuring goals are met; plan all project-related activities, including schedules and resources; liaise between customers/patients and Head Office for national support; manage the National Director’s agenda, travel, and correspondence.
Executive Assistant to the CFO & Team Coordinator Senior PAC Member (Professional Assistants Committee) at Pharmascience Inc
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for the CFO and direct reports; prepare expense reports; maintain agendas and meetings; handle heavy invoice processing; prepare and distribute Board Packages; minute-take confidential meetings; manage incoming correspondence; organize off-site conferences and strategy sessions; translate and transmit internal/external correspondence; support CEO/COO and VPs as needed.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Communications Studies at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (History Major) at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Graduate Diploma in Communications Studies at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (History Major) at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Graduate Diploma in Communications Studies at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, History Major at Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma White Belt
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Lean SixSigma White Belt training
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services