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Marguerite Khirigian

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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.

About

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.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • ArmenianIntermediate
  • ArabicIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 7 roles

Executive Assistant to the Founder & President · Maoki Financial ServicesNov 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

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 · Pharmascience IncJan 2017 – Nov 2023 · 6 yrs 11 mos

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 Senior PAC Member (Professional Assistants Committee) · Pharmascience IncJan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

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.

Executive Assistant to the CFO & Team Coordinator · Pharmascience IncJan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Senior Vice-President · Centre du Rasoir – Groupe CDREM Inc.Oct 2006 – Dec 2015 · 9 yrs 3 mos
Executive Assistant to the CEO and President · Caprion PharmaceuticalsMar 2006 – Jul 2006 · 5 mos
Executive Assistant to the National Director · Medtronic of Canada Ltd. (MiniMed Division)May 2000 – May 2003 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education· 6

Graduate Diploma in Communications Studies · Concordia University2030 – 2005
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (History Major) · Concordia University2030 – 1998
Graduate Diploma in Communications Studies · Concordia University2030 – 2005
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (History Major) · Concordia University2030 – 1998

Certifications and awards

Lean Six Sigma White Belt2030 – 2025
Lean SixSigma White Belt training2030 – 2025
Lean Six Sigma White Belt2030 – 2025

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