Executive support professional with extensive experience in non-profit organizations, local government, and diplomatic missions.
Current role as Executive Assistant to the COO at a democracy-focused non-profit, managing scheduling, board meeting coordination, signature requests, travel arrangements, and organizational events; works daily with HR, Finance, IT, and other teams.
Previously served as Executive Assistant to the CEO & President at an electoral systems non-profit, coordinating leadership meetings, board logistics, donation tracking, compliance documentation, vendor contracts, and field office administration.
Worked as Visa Specialist/Concierge Initiator, assisting with international travel requirements, and provided client services in a visa application center ensuring high confidentiality and data protection standards.
Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe Sign, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, DocuSign, Deltek, and Concur with experience in providing bilingual support in English, Italian, and Albanian.
MA in European Studies and a BA in Social Work from the University of Tirana, with certifications in Human Resource Essentials from George Mason University and management from The Open University; Licensed Public Notary in Virginia.