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ANGELA KARTHIK

ANGELA KARTHIK

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Summary

Executive Assistant with 16+ years of experience supporting CEOs, Managing Directors and senior leaders across global corporates and startups. Experienced in complex calendar and international travel management, executive communication, meeting coordination, event logistics, vendor management and cross-functional operations. Currently supporting the CEO of an Australian company remotely, managing executive, administrative and operational priorities across time zones with a high degree of discretion, responsiveness and ownership.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to CEO

Sapyen | Remote, India
08.2026 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive executive, administrative and operational support to the CEO in a remote, international working environment.
  • Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, priorities and daily schedule, coordinating across changing time zones.
  • Coordinated internal and external meetings, managing scheduling, calendar invitations, meeting materials, follow-ups and action tracking to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Manage executive correspondence and administrative requests, ensuring timely, accurate and professional communication.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, transportation, itineraries and reservations.
  • Research and prepare information, documents, presentations, briefing materials and other resources required by the CEO.
  • Coordinate and process invoices and payments, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and service providers.
  • Maintain accurate records, documentation and administrative information across company systems and shared drives.
  • Coordinated vendors, suppliers and service providers, sourcing quotations and managing logistics to deliver seamless operational support.
  • Support company administration, office services, supplies, equipment and other day-to-day operational requirements.
  • Provide reasonable personal administrative support to the CEO, including personal travel, appointments, reservations and logistics.
  • Supported business events and operational projects by researching options, coordinating vendors and overseeing logistics to ensure successful execution.
  • Anticipate upcoming requirements, deadlines and commitments and proactively follow up to ensure matters are completed accurately and on time.
  • Handle confidential executive, business, financial and personal information with a high degree of discretion and judgement.
  • Maintain flexibility to align working hours with the CEO's working time zone and changing travel and business commitments.
  • Remote

Head HR cum EA to CEO

Cloudify Solutions Pvt Ltd | Remote
04.2022 - 01.2025

Managed executive operations, facilitating quicker decision-making through structured reports.

Coordinated with CEO on strategic priorities, enhancing clarity of investor updates.

  • Scheduled high-stakes calendars and managed global travel logistics to prevent conflicts.
  • Coordinated meetings and communications with board members, investors, senior stakeholders.
  • Managed all aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management., including recruitment interviews and lifecycle activities.
  • Engaged with finance department to ensure compliance in payroll processing and reimbursements. on compliance payroll inputs and reimbursements.
  • Facilitated leadership meetings and corporate events to strengthen employee engagement.
  • Collaborated with hr, finance, marketing, engineering, product, and operations to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Partnered with operations to streamline processes and improve execution efficiency.
  • Developed strategies and policies to meet organisational needs and improvements.
  • Maintained organised calendars for team meetings, trips, and appointments.
  • Managed confidential business and personal matters with discretion.
  • Developed partnerships with vendors to facilitate smooth operational processes. to ensure smooth delivery of operational requirements.
  • Supported marketing with SEO, blog writing, and social media management.
  • Reviewed marketing content with design teams to raise quality and consistency.
  • Followed up on task progress with engineering and product teams to ensure timely completion. with engineering and product teams to improve workflows and documentation.

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Dun & Bradstreet Technologies
Chennai
03.2011 - 03.2017
  • Orchestrated CEO's calendar, coordinating international and domestic travel and meeting schedules to ensure seamless time zone management.
  • Arranged international travel, visas, accommodation, and itineraries for executives to facilitate seamless business operations.
  • Handled confidential business and personal matters with utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • Prepared presentations, reports, and executive briefs to support strategic decision-making processes.
  • Facilitated communication between CEO, board members and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
  • Led cross-functional coordination across HR, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Product and Operations to drive efficient execution of business initiatives.
  • Managed end-to-end HR operations covering recruitment, interviews, employee lifecycle, and engagement activities to support organisational objectives.
  • Coordinated with Finance on compliance, payroll inputs and reimbursements, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
  • Supported Marketing initiatives including SEO, blog content and social media management; reviewed and guided content for quality and consistency.
  • Collaborated with design teams to improve creative output and communication effectiveness.
  • Worked with Engineering and Product teams to track tasks, improve workflows and enhance product documentation.
  • Partnered with Operations to streamline processes and improve execution efficiency.
  • Cultivated vendor relationships to guarantee seamless execution of operational requirements.
  • Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
  • Maintained organized calendar covering team meetings, trips and appointments.
  • Assisted in coordinating monthly meetings that included discussions on board activities.
  • Supported leadership reviews and facilitated client engagements.

Administrative Assistant to General Manager

Mitsui & Co India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
08.2010 - 02.2011
  • Coordinated calendar schedules, optimising travel arrangements and facilitating meeting logistics.
  • Managed executive correspondence, ensuring timely reporting and comprehensive documentation.
  • Oversaw budget tracking, ensuring accurate expense reports and effective financial coordination with finance teams.
  • Managed expense claims for senior leadership, streamlining approval process and ensuring accuracy of financial records.
  • Facilitated HR operations by overseeing payroll coordination, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and driving employee engagement initiatives.
  • Maintained confidential records and optimised documentation systems for efficient information retrieval.
  • Implemented and maintained filing systems, ensuring efficient organisation and retrieval of documents.
  • Coordinated client visits, events, and internal meetings, ensuring seamless execution and positive client experiences.
  • Organised corporate events, including conferences and dinners, fostering company culture and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
  • Coordinated efforts across departments to ensure seamless operational flow.
  • Participated in meetings, hearings and conferences to document activities.

Secretary to Managing Director

Naihaa
Chennai
06.2008 - 07.2010
  • Provided administrative and executive support to Managing Director, enabling effective decision-making and strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and internal meetings, fostering effective communication and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Organised events and facilitated stakeholder interactions to enhance collaborative efforts.
  • Maintained organised filing systems for quick access to documents, improving overall office efficiency.
  • Facilitated office tasks to maintain workflow efficiency. by taking on ad-hoc clerical duties.

Secretary to Associate Manager

Kemin Nutritional Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd
Chennai
12.2004 - 05.2008
  • Coordinated administrative tasks and travel arrangements for managers, streamlining operations and improving overall productivity.
  • Liaised with clients, suppliers and service providers, building strong relationships to support business operations.
  • Coordinated vendor documentation and streamlined office operations, contributing to enhanced organisational efficiency.
  • Administered petty cash, processed reimbursements and managed expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
  • Screened incoming telephone calls and PR enquiries, directing them through appropriate communication channels.
  • Handled incoming calls and enquiries, offering professional assistance and directing to appropriate departments for further action.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Pondicherry University
01-2013

Bachelor of Arts - English

Alagappa University
Karaikudi
01-2010

Skills

  • Executive & CEO Support
  • Calendar & Meeting Management
  • International Travel & Itineraries
  • Executive Communication
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Confidentiality & Discretion
  • Time Management & Prioritisation
  • Research & Executive Briefing
  • Accounts & Finance Coordination
  • End-to-End HR Operations
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Event & Operational Coordination
  • Process Improvement & Follow-through
  • Ownership & Execution

TECHNICAL & TOOLS EXPERTISE

  • MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
  • Google Workspace: Drive, Sheets, Docs & Calendar
  • Slack & Microsoft Teams
  • HubSpot CRM
  • ClickUp, Asana, Trello & Linear
  • ChatGPT, Claude & Google Gemini
  • AI-assisted research, drafting & workflow optimisation
  • Otter
  • Canva

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

linkedin.com/in/agnus-joy-angela-32777040

Certification

Certified Payroll Professional - greytHR | 2023, HR Processes & Payroll Management (India) - greytHR | 2023, Accounting Foundations - LinkedIn Learning | 2024, Digital Marketing Certification - HubSpot Academy | 2026

LANGUAGES

Tamil - First Language
English - C2 Proficient

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO

Sapyen | Remote, India
08.2026 - Current

Head HR cum EA to CEO

Cloudify Solutions Pvt Ltd | Remote
04.2022 - 01.2025

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Dun & Bradstreet Technologies
03.2011 - 03.2017

Administrative Assistant to General Manager

Mitsui & Co India Pvt Ltd
08.2010 - 02.2011

Secretary to Managing Director

Naihaa
06.2008 - 07.2010

Secretary to Associate Manager

Kemin Nutritional Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd
12.2004 - 05.2008

Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Pondicherry University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Alagappa University
ANGELA KARTHIK