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I am an organized and proactive Senior Executive Assistant with over 15 years supporting C-suite leaders across the oil & gas, technology, and consumer goods sectors, including substantial experience in the Middle East. I excel at calendar management, complex international travel, and confidential administration, always anticipating needs and delivering calm, results-driven support. I thrive in fast-paced, global environments and enjoy turning strategic plans into smooth operations for executives and cross-functional teams. I am known for building strong relationships with executives, partners, and colleagues, producing high-quality presentations and reports, coordinating conferences and events, and representing the company with professionalism. My aim is to enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities while I manage the details that keep initiatives on track and teams engaged.…I am an organized and proactive Senior Executive Assistant with over 15 years supporting C-suite leaders across the oil & gas, technology, and consumer goods sectors, including substantial experience in the Middle East. I excel at calendar management, complex international travel, and confidential administration, always anticipating needs and delivering calm, results-driven support. I thrive in fast-paced, global environments and enjoy turning strategic plans into smooth operations for executives and cross-functional teams. I am known for building strong relationships with executives, partners, and colleagues, producing high-quality presentations and reports, coordinating conferences and events, and representing the company with professionalism. My aim is to enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities while I manage the details that keep initiatives on track and teams engaged.

Karen Workman

Executive Producer, Project Manager, Production Manager, +2

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I am an organized and proactive Senior Executive Assistant with over 15 years supporting C-suite leaders across the oil & gas, technology, and consumer goods sectors, including substantial experience in the Middle East. I excel at calendar management, complex international travel, and confidential administration, always anticipating needs and delivering calm, results-driven support. I thrive in fast-paced, global environments and enjoy turning strategic plans into smooth operations for executives and cross-functional teams. I am known for building strong relationships with executives, partners, and colleagues, producing high-quality presentations and reports, coordinating conferences and events, and representing the company with professionalism. My aim is to enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities while I manage the details that keep initiatives on track and teams engaged.…I am an organized and proactive Senior Executive Assistant with over 15 years supporting C-suite leaders across the oil & gas, technology, and consumer goods sectors, including substantial experience in the Middle East. I excel at calendar management, complex international travel, and confidential administration, always anticipating needs and delivering calm, results-driven support. I thrive in fast-paced, global environments and enjoy turning strategic plans into smooth operations for executives and cross-functional teams. I am known for building strong relationships with executives, partners, and colleagues, producing high-quality presentations and reports, coordinating conferences and events, and representing the company with professionalism. My aim is to enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities while I manage the details that keep initiatives on track and teams engaged.

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I am an organized and proactive Senior Executive Assistant with over 15 years supporting C-suite leaders across the oil & gas, technology, and consumer goods sectors, including substantial experience in the Middle East. I excel at calendar management, complex international travel, and confidential administration, always anticipating needs and delivering calm, results-driven support. I thrive in fast-paced, global environments and enjoy turning strategic plans into smooth operations for executives and cross-functional teams.

I am known for building strong relationships with executives, partners, and colleagues, producing high-quality presentations and reports, coordinating conferences and events, and representing the company with professionalism. My aim is to enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities while I manage the details that keep initiatives on track and teams engaged.

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Work Experience

Senior Executive Assistant to COO, CMO, Head of Partnerships and Director of Sales at NEOM / TONOMUS

August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024

Primary point of contact for the C-Suite, managing calendars, emails, extensive international travel arrangements, and expenses. Coordinated and scheduled meetings with prepared materials, took detailed minutes, tracked action items, and followed up to ensure accountability. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for project success, conducted research and prepared reports and presentations, and maintained confidentiality. Represented the company at global conferences, managed booth logistics, delivered presentations, answered inquiries, and cultivated leads to build brand awareness and partner relationships.

Senior Executive Assistant to the CMO and CHRO at Avon Executive Offices

September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2021

Managed executive calendars and ensured smooth communication flow. Planned and coordinated travel, visas where required, and logistics for UK visits. Prepared materials for Board and Management Committee meetings, supported recruitment documentation, and handled expense management. Contributed to presentation development with Marketing and ensured a productive and efficient office environment.

Executive Assistant to the Head of Operations, EMEA at WEIR Oil & Gas

October 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016

Master scheduler across multiple time zones, coordinating meetings and travel (destinations included Baku, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Aberdeen). Secured visas and managed logistics, expedited document approvals, processed expenses, and supported monthly and weekly reporting. Provided discreet executive support and collaborated with Tendering for administrative tasks to support project execution.

Executive Assistant / Office Manager at ADP Dealer Services Gulf

March 1, 2013 - October 31, 2014

Delivered comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Director and Management Team. Secured visas for travel to multiple Middle East locations, managed calendars, coordinated recruitment logistics with the UK Head Office, supported onboarding for new hires, booked meetings, and managed client billing and conference coordination.

EA to Senior Vice President, Upstream at Saudi Aramco

September 1, 2008 - February 28, 2013

Prepared and routed correspondence, supported operational planning, proofreading and editing, ensured brand consistency, managed executive phones, scheduled meetings and travel, and coordinated training programs. Handled procurement and inventory for office supplies and provided coverage for the VP's secretary as needed.

Office Manager , HR & Leave Administration at Schlumberger Oilfield UK plc

August 1, 2006 - August 31, 2008

Maintained employee leave records, managed procurement and vendor relations, supported team leads and the Global Service Delivery Manager, coordinated training and travel, administered IT access, and facilitated office facilities coordination.