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Updated March 26, 2025

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Assistant executive director resume

Mark Willis

(860) 555-8095 | mwillis@example.com

San Diego, CA | 9333 W. Evergreen Rd. - 63893

Work experience

2016 - Present
Assistant Executive Director, KinderCare - San Diego, CA
- Prepared and participated in the NAEYC Accreditation Process.
- Administer record keeping for Tittle 22 Licensing, and NAEYC accreditation.
- Enhanced customer service, reduced cost, and increased revenues.
2012 - 2016
Nursing Director, American Express - Phoenix, AZ
- Provide agency training specific to mental health services.
- Developed and implemented Policies and Procedures.
- Interact with other departments regarding patient care.
- Assure that RN's and LPN's are in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
2007 - 2012
Director, American Express - Phoenix, AZ
- Used technology to successfully design and pilot first instant decision process in telesales and internet channels.
- Led a team responsible for executing global process improvement initiatives across Procurement/Real Estate, Human Resources and Finance Operations.
- Provided full compensation consulting services to multiple business units, covering more than one thousand employees in over twenty countries.
- Created strategy and led Product Development and Marketing of small and mid size 401k products and supporting infrastructure.
- Led product development and GTM for all mobile Web and Apps monetization including internal and external development.
1990 - 2000
Communications Director, Equity Residential - Phoenix, AZ
- Pursued delinquent accounts and processed legal paperwork for unlawful detainers and represented the company in the court.
- Selected to work with CEO s Chief of Staff on internal communications for the newly structured $3.5B UCSF Health system.
- Developed relationships with press, media, local business owners, and community leaders.
- Collected metrics and analyzed data to drive event and communications strategy and innovation.
- Developed and executed international strategic communications campaign for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's policy on ethanol.

Skills

Ensure Compliance
Business Partners
Email Campaigns
LOS
Real Estate
Rehab
Corporate Communications
Public Relations Efforts
DON
Oversight

Education

Master's Degree, Nursing (2000 - 2001)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix,
Bachelor's Degree, Nursing (1981 - 1984)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix,

Assistant executive director resume

Jerry Hawkins

(780) 555-4604 | jhawkins@example.com

Chicago, IL | 4429 S. Evergreen Ave. - 42634

Work experience

2012 - Present
Assistant Executive Director, The Rosewood - Chicago, IL
- Created new Youth services model and Parenting programs .Oversight of all special events, lay leaders, and grants.
- Supervised and directed operations of child care center.
- Directed administrative operations for the Department of Pathology.
- Reviewed and prepared human resources position reclassification documentation and employee pay increases, including salary projections and revenue projections.
2011 - 2012
Activities Director, The Rosewood - Chicago, IL
- Coordinated and provided interactional games and activities for patient with dementia at all stages
- Planned and coordinated community events appropriate to their abilities Assisted handicapped residents with different activities, such as Bingo and Trivia.
- Attend daily patient care plan meetings to provide family member as well as patient with involvement and activity participation.
2002 - 2011
Owner/Operator, Subway - Chicago, IL
- Established sales goals, quotas and training programs.
- Maximized marketing, finance, customer service, and sales operations to positively influence bottom-line results.
- Performed all accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and banking reconciliation using QuickBooks.
1997 - 2002
Territory Manager, US Foods - Rosemont, IL
- Utilized broad product knowledge to make recommendations to clients that would increase efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitability.
- Organized all sales activity at end of each day, devised new plan accordingly.
- Reported daily growth opportunities, prospect opportunities, schedules and account projects through the companies CRM tool.

Skills

LLC
Co-Op
CDL
Staff Members
Administrative Activities
Customer Service
Payroll
Financial Statements
CRM
Student Organizations

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Rehabilitation Science (1987 - 1990)
Springfield College
Springfield,

Assistant executive director resume

Carl Dunn

(430) 555-8666 | cdunn@example.com

Chicago, IL | 83585 W. Elm Ave. - 30362

Work experience

2019 - Present
Assistant Executive Director, AT&T - Chicago, IL
- Managed and reviewed quarterly progress for 22 direct reports.
- Exceeded customer service goals and customer satisfaction measurements year over year.
- Directed 2 professional services organizations, within 2 different AT&T business units, over a 6 year period.
- Assessed business plans for Product Group regarding new services and product enhancements.
2013 - 2019
Director Of Human Resources, Lowe's - Indianapolis, IN
- Conducted succession planning, Exit Interviews, HR Audits,Unemployment and W/C.
- Manage and provide guidance for health and wellness benefits, paid time off, FMLA and personal leaves.
- Completed assessments with performance management of store managers, zone managers, operations managers and human resources managers.
2008 - 2013
Owner, Ghosts Aviation - Chicago, IL
- Worked with Graphic Designers, wrote proposals, set up shipping accounts, manufacturing, vendors, business accounts.
- Work included visual training, product development and creating operations standards resulting in business success.
- Increased sales by the addition of an online store.
2006 - 2008
District Sales Manager, Aaron's - Chicago, IL
- Create and manage sales generation programs.
- Analyze individual store performance to produce customized business plans for execution at each location.
- Complete financial reporting to senior management team monthly Conduct Quarterly and Annual Performance Reviews for each direct report.

Skills

Succession Planning
Retail Sales
ROI
State Agencies
Workforce
Performance Management
Business Development
Independent Living
Human Resources
Administrative Activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management (1996 - 1999)
Oakland University
Rochester,

Assistant executive director resume

Emily Hernandez

(860) 555-5724 | ehernandez@example.com

Chandler, AZ | 17655 N. Elm Rd. - 66188

Work experience

2018 - Present
Assistant Executive Director, American Express - Chandler, AZ
- Key Achievements: Successful implementation of new ERP system in record time.
- Supported the launch of new prepaid products, Serve and Bluebird by developing policies and over 50 procedures for Risk Operations.
- Updated and created operational policies, procedures and reports related to Customer Service, Fraud, Collections and Accounting as necessary.
- Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements with analysis for shareholder reporting.
- Monitor staff attendance, and completed payroll for employees.
- Led business development and relationship management for Trident's $15M communications business.
2017 - 2018
Assistant Executive Director, Amkor Technology - Chandler, AZ
- Managed and mentored staff of 90+ Chief Operations Officers, managers and technical/administrative personnel to a medium security correctional facility.
- Led 13 direct reports and 260 indirect reports while managing annual test budget of $4 million.
- Manage technical, project management and administrative staff of twenty-five for ediscovery and litigation support.
- Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
2013 - 2017
Director Of Admissions, Arizona State University - Chandler, AZ
- Monitor and evaluate efficiencies, policies, departmental goals, and compilation of admissions data.
- Census development at facilitiesstruggling with census through daily rounding at area hospitals with case managers and discharge planners.
- Coached and trained employees on consultative behavior-related concepts to increase student enrollment and retention.

Skills

Medicaid
CRM
Financial Performance
Medicare
Admissions Process
State Regulations
Phone Calls
Oversight
Business Development
Department Heads

Education

Master's Degree, Business (2005 - 2006)
American InterContinental University
Chandler,
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting (1995 - 1998)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago,

Assistant executive director resume

Kelly Freeman

(820) 555-7429 | kfreeman@example.com

Rochester, NY | 50339 N. First St. - 83267

Work experience

2019 - Present
Assistant Executive Director, Lifetime Assistance - Rochester, NY
- Coordinated renovation projects and facility issues with the Campus Director.
- Established team procedures and protocol for review of potential advertising agency partners.
- Provided safety oversight of transit projects throughout western part of United States, particularly in California.
- Served as the staff liaison for the OSA Strategic Planning Committee/Global Programs and the OSA Business Development Group.
2018 - 2019
Nursing Director, Long Term Care Group - Rochester, NY
- Act as a liaison between residents, staff, family members and other health care providers.
- Received Circle of Excellence award from Mariner Health Care in2002.
- Provided direct supervision of credentialing, and billing staff as well as provided indirect supervision of Utilization Review department.
2017 - 2018
Director, Morgan Stanley - New York, NY
- Transitioned accounts to automated SWIFT messaging platform IntelliMatch and into reconciliation team operating model, vendor oversight and risk management framework.
- Developed recruiting and assimilation processes for Strategic Services department with Human Resources.
- Trail revenue remediation, improved balance sheet and funding oversight).
2007 - 2010
Communications Director, Morgan Stanley - New York, NY
- Developed Change Communication Strategy in relation to technology outsourcing deal.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiation, marketing strategy, and project management.
- Sole internal communications manager during challenging merger and integration.

Skills

Healthcare
Communication
MDS
Health Care
Independent Living
Internal Communications
Information Technology
Risk Management
Business Partners
Patient Care

Education

Master's Degree, Nursing (2010 - 2011)
New York University
New York,
Bachelor's Degree, Nursing (1998 - 2001)
New York University
New York,

How to write an assistant executive director resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Your resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to writing the most important 2-4 sentences of your resume:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in assistant executive director-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some assistant executive director interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:

Look to the job listing. You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description. Take note of the skills listed for the job.
Put all relevant hard and soft skills in your skills section.
Be specific. If you are too broad, you may not be giving the best picture of your skills and leave the hiring manager uncertain of your abilities.
Be up to date. Software names change and companies merge. Don't look out of touch by being careless.
Be accurate. Spelling and even upper or lowercase can dramatically change meanings. Make sure you are correctly listing your skills.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some assistant executive director interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an assistant executive director resume:

Customer Service
Healthcare
Oversight
Nursing Home
State Regulations
Memory Care
Independent Living
Customer Satisfaction
Payroll
Facility Operations

Administrative Functions
Financial Management
Human Resources
Direct Supervision
Government Agencies
Professional Development
Patient Care
Training Programs
Federal Regulations
Community Relations

Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Financial Performance
Background Checks
Community Organizations
Strategic Plan
Program Development
Staff Development
Performance Reviews
Dementia Care

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How to structure your work experience

Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.

Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.

Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.

Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the assistant executive director.

How to write assistant executive director experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are effective examples from assistant executive director resumes:

Work history example #1

Director Of Human Resources

Sprint

Assisted in driving improvements with STD/FMLA, Workers Comp, attendance and corrective action practices.
Managed Corporate Security effort within PeopleSoft Application to segregate roles vs. teams.
Designed and created a data warehouse and related infrastructure that supported accurate enterprise-wide reporting and analysis on Sprint's workforce.
Designed and managed development of an enterprise-wide assessment tool currently used by nearly 10,000 employees.
Managed a project to move PeopleSoft process from Process scheduler to Control-M.

Work history example #2

Assistant Executive Director

Morgan Stanley

Monitored and signed all payroll reports before QB processing.
Developed the infrastructure, policies, procedures and standards for security assessments and information security risk management.
Provided project management oversight across multiple functions and provided indirect leadership to 7 Black Belt project managers.
Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement Steering Committee directing future focus on facility priorities.
Supervised all management in facility.

Work history example #3

Assistant Executive Director

KinderCare

Obtained NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation and maintained standards of excellence.
Maintained an accurate financial accounting of operational expenses, completed timely weekly financial reports, and efficiently handled facility banking.
Organized and implemented curriculum material in a manner in which all students effectively learn across varied levels of childhood development.
Managed and trained approximately 20 employees on Kindercare and Washington state childcare guidelines.
Managed maintenance of budget including payroll.

Work history example #4

Communications Director

The Salvation Army

Completed recertification process in accordance with HUDpolicies.
Served as agency spokesperson at community and corporate events.
Served as a media spokesperson and coordinated external and internal messages to ensure consistency.
Managed communications and social media strategy for the Epsilon Xi chapter of Delta Gamma, a national fraternity.
Gained coverage on CNN, NPR, Washington Post, and New York Times.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries from assistant executive director resumes:

Master's Degree in nursing

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

2000 - 2001

Bachelor's Degree in rehabilitation science

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

1987 - 1990

Highlight your assistant executive director certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your assistant executive director resume:

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Certified Manager Certification (CM)

Updated March 26, 2025

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