1. Carolyn Riel
(949) 500-4003 cell
Email: CarolynRiel@gmail.com
SUMMARY:
Energetic Executive Assistant with many years working with CEOs and Executive Management Team in the
corporate environment, seeking a similar position. Strengths include a high degree of professionalism and
confidentiality, strong communication skills, independent decision-making, multi-tasking and follow-through.
EXPERTISE:
 Executive Administrative Management  Board and Executive Liaison
 Customer Relations and Communications  Project Management and Scheduling
 Expense Budgeting and Management  Capital Procurement and Negotiations
 Event Planning and Management  Document File Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Santa Ana, CA Nov. 2001 – Aug. 2015
Executive Assistant to Chairman & CEO Jack Massimino Nov. 2004 – Aug. 2015
Executive Assistant to Founder/Chairman & CEO David Moore Nov. 2001 – May 2005
 Interacts with stakeholders at all levels and backgrounds, with a high level of confidentiality and an
exceptional customer-service philosophy
 Primary liaison between the Chairman/CEO and the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team and a
network of 12,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada
 Works closely with the General Counsel and the Legal Department on Board Resolutions and matters
regarding ongoing litigation and document retention.
 Compiles and distributes all Board of Director materials for meetings and teleconferences; uploading
documents to Diligent Boardbooks and maintaining electronic or hard-copy files
 Maintains and updates Board and executive orientation materials, schedules interviews and on-boarding
meetings, providing relevant background information
 Complete Event planning for Board and leadership meetings, both in-office and offsite retreats,
confirming individual and group transportation, accommodations, catering and all essential details
 Drafts annual expense budgets for upcoming fiscal-year budget planning
 Mentors junior administrative assistants and works to create a team philosophy among other senior
executive assistants within the leadership team
 Plans political fundraisers and appointments with an appreciation of Washington DC protocols
 Demonstrates excellence in standards within a government-regulated environment
 Maintains complex professional and personal appointment calendars with time-sensitive appointments
for multiple executives in a fast-paced matrix environment
 Schedules conference calls for large groups of employees, ensuring invitation lists are accurate

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 Makes detailed travel arrangements through commercial or charter services providing needed
documentation and security clearance
 Researches venues and negotiates contracts appropriate for a variety of business meetings and dinners
 Collaborates with procurement and facility departments to ensure efficient C-suite office needs are met
 Manages phone calls, voice mails and emails for executive management ensuring appropriate
distribution of messages, drafting communications and responses to facilitate understanding
 Files and tracks expense reimbursement for Board Directors and Chairman/CEO, obtaining all necessary
approvals in a timely manner
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Nexell Therapeutics, Inc., Executive Assistant to Global VP Sales & Marketing
Allergan Inc., Executive Assistant to the President, Americas Region
Cal-Mart Travel Agency, Corporate Travel Agent & Quality Control Supervisor
Princess Cruises, Airline Reservations Agent
American Airlines, Reservations & Ticketing Agent
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Weaver Personnel School, Kansas City, MO
High School Diploma, Hurst, TX (National Honor Society)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Diligent Board Books, Concur, Cisco WebEx, Adobe
Acrobat, PeopleSoft, Internet Research
HONORS:
 Parthenon Excellence Award – Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
 Impact Award – Allergan, Inc.
 Employee of the Year – Allergan Skin Care