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Shelley Manning

Executive Assistant

Summary

A highly adaptable and strategic Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience supporting global CEOs, Board members, and C-suite executives in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Adept at managing complex international schedules, facilitating seamless operations across multiple time zones, and providing 24/7 executive support. A proactive problem-solver with strong technical expertise, adept at stakeholder engagement, and experienced in coordinating high-profile events. Thrives in multinational organisations, ensuring executives remain agile and connected worldwide.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Summerset Group Holdings

New Zealand Rugby Football Union

Executive Assistant to CEO and Board

New Zealand Rugby
01.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Providing round-the-clock executive support to the CEO and Board of Directors in a high-profile, international sports organisation
  • Providing round-the-clock executive support to the CEO and Board of Directors in a high-profile, international sports organisation
  • Responsible for ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder engagement across multiple time zones, particularly regarding All Blacks matches and events worldwide
  • Coordinating global travel logistics for the CEO and Board, including high-profile events in the UK, USA, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Japan, and Europe
  • Managing the CEO’s complex calendar, prioritising high-level meetings with domestic and global stakeholders
  • Overseeing the CEO’s email correspondence, ensuring confidential and time-sensitive matters are handled efficiently
  • Preparing and managing the annual CEO and Board budget
  • Organising and coordinating Board and Executive meetings, including agenda preparation, document distribution
  • Taking minutes for Board, Committee, and Executive meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and execution of decisions
  • Providing round-the-clock executive support to the CEO and Board of Directors in a high-profile, international sports organisation
  • Key Achievements:
  • Travelling with the CEO and Board to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris, managing high-profile stakeholder events
  • Spearheaded the transition from in-person to virtual Board meetings and remote working in 2020, ensuring seamless governance continuity
  • Helped develop and maintain systems enabling executives to stay connected and productive while travelling internationally

Skills

  • Executive Support

  • Crisis Management

  • Technology-Driven Efficiency

  • Diligent Boardbooks

  • Microsoft 365

  • Teams

  • Zoom

  • Continia

  • Visa Spend

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Relationship Management

  • Discretion

  • Confidentiality

  • Resilience

  • Composure

  • Organisational Skills

  • Autonomy

  • Leadership

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO and Board

New Zealand Rugby
01.2018 - Current

Summerset Group Holdings

New Zealand Rugby Football Union
Shelley ManningExecutive Assistant