ELIZABETH STARKEY
NASHVILLE
Summary
Seasoned Executive & Personal Assistant with 15+ years supporting C-suite leaders in professional and personal capacities. Expert in managing complex calendars, coordinating high-level meetings, and maintaining strict confidentiality. Proven ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively—from board preparation and stakeholder communication to household management, travel coordination, and personal errands. Thrives under pressure, adapts quickly to shifting priorities, and ensures executives can focus on what matters most. Seeking a long-term partnership with a leader who values loyalty, discretion, and excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Harrow Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Strategically managed the CEO's complex calendar and priorities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Orchestrated international and domestic travel, demonstrating flexibility to accommodate the CEO's dynamic schedule.
- Executed company events, managing planning, execution, and budgeting for groups ranging from 10 to 300+ attendees.
- Proficient in taking detailed meeting minutes, communicating clear action items, and collaborating cross-functionally with team members to ensure the successful completion of tasks and projects.
- Acted as a liaison with the CEO's family for vacation coordination.
- Acted as a liaison with the Board of Directors.
- Provided tier 1 IT support to the CEO, managed expenses, and maintained the CEO's contacts.
- Ensured office efficiency by handling supplies, facilities management, and vendor contracts.
- Established a balance between the CEO’s professional and personal commitments, optimizing the CEO's overall effectiveness and satisfaction in both spheres.
Executive Assistant to the CEO/Chairman
NDC, Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2023
- Supported the CEO with complex calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting.
- Coordinated company events.
- Conserved executive's time by managing special projects, tending to his personal errands, and assisting in M&A transactions.
- Provided legal document preparation and review.
- Handled “ghost writing” for the CEO to optimize the customer and employee communication process.
- Meeting minutes and follow-up
- Supported C-suite interactions with the Board of Directors and Private Equity partners.
- Managed CEO’s inbox, identified top priorities, and scheduled meetings to align with business goals.
- Supported other members of the the executive team (CFO, CIO, CHRO and COO) as needed.
Executive Assistant
Team Health
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Provided support to Central Group Executive Leadership Team - President, EVP, SVP, and a Regional Medical Director.
- Managed calendars in a high-paced environment.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, both domestic and international, private, and commercial.
- Managed executive team’s expenses.
- Drafted meeting minutes and managed follow-up.
- Organized company events and contributed to employee engagement.
- Oversaw office management and maintained supplies inventory.
Executive Assistant and CRM Administrator
FirstCall Inc.
10.2010 - 11.2014
- Supported the Vice President/CFO by managing QuickBooks, and reconciling bank statements.
- Customized and administered Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform and provided tier 1 IT support.
- Handled expense reports, legal drafting, company fleet, and cell phone management.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, managed office tasks, and handled personal matters for the executive team.
Assistant to Dr. Timothy Adair
Duensing, Adair and Jenkins
02.2006 - 10.2010
- Assisted with patient care/exams, served as a certified X-ray technologist, and certified therapy assistant.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, managed accounts receivable for Life Services, LLC, and oversaw referral programs.
Education
Associated Degree - Legal Studies
Nashville State
Nashville, TNHigh School Diploma - undefined
Dickson County High
Dickson, TNSkills
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Administrator Level)
- Salesforcecom
- Meeting planning
- Travel arrangements
- Advanced MS office suite
- Westlaw (Certified)
- Notary Public
- Executive support
- Office management
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Expense reporting
- Information confidentiality
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Harrow Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to the CEO/Chairman
NDC, Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2023
Executive Assistant
Team Health
11.2014 - 11.2016
Executive Assistant and CRM Administrator
FirstCall Inc.
10.2010 - 11.2014
Assistant to Dr. Timothy Adair
Duensing, Adair and Jenkins
02.2006 - 10.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Dickson County High
Associated Degree - Legal Studies
Nashville State