Loretta Andrade

An accomplished professional, detail-oriented, focused and highly competent as a Senior Administrative/ Executive Business Support Partner, holding significant knowledge with a diverse range of skills, and proud holder of an International Work Experience.

Specialized with an Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant from the Business Management Training Group, (UK) Ltd., a world-leading intensive and interactive executive level training programme, that has equipped with the skills and knowledge required to become an effective and dependable Executive Admiistrative and Business Partner.

Accomplished in working and collaborating with people and teams from different geographies, cross-functional teams, from a variety of businesses, industries and domains including, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Products & Services, Executive Search Firms, Consulting, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Foreign Embassies & Consular Services, High Commissions, Departments of International Trade & Associations, Public Relations & Communication, College of Higher Education & Fine Arts, Civil Services, Non-Profits (CSR) and Conservation Technology.

Recognized for extraordinary work performance and efficiently leading and managing a wide range of Office Administrative Functions, Effective Business & Corporate Communications, Events, Travel & Expense Management, Immigration, Visa, Concierge Services, Project Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination that has been duly acknowledged and recognized by my corporate network and also peers, colleagues and contacts in social networks.

As a strong advocate of the Administrative and Executive Business Support Functions, have been recognized as a professional with high levels of integrity, diligence, organized, a very keen learner, dependable, and result-oriented. 

I possess an overall work experience of 22 years (2001 till date) executing effective and successful roles in Office Administrative Functions, Secretarial Roles, HR Administration & Recuritment Practice and from 2016 till November 2022 as an Office Manager & Executive Assistant to VP, Sales at LogMeIn (now renamed GoTo) and Executive Business Partner (EA) to the VP, Engineering & India Site Head as well as the VP, Human Resources at F5 Networks.

I have had the privilege to be the point of contact EA to Global CEO's and Leadership Teams during their visits to the India Site of both my past Companies (LogMeIn & F5 Networks), provideing high-level Business and Administrative Support. I have experience supporting Leaders and cross-functional Teams across various geos and time zones, ensuring effective operations, whilst overseeing multiple internal and external events, across multi-functional teams and global locations. I also have an International Work Experience working in the Middle East (United Arab Emirates).

I have core experience of 6 years in Executive Assistant (EA) roles working in 2 large renowned and well-established US MNC's based out of Boston, MA and Seattle, WA (USA). I have also worked with other large and small companies and so have an experience and advantage of working and collaborating with Leaders and Teams in a variety of work environments.

I am passionate about partnering with Key Business Leaders and ensuring I can maximize their time to focus on core business responsibilities. It has also been a interesting and enriching experience working with my Leaders Directs or Teams, as I am able to support them with the much needed Administrative and Business Support, which in turn helps them to achieve business and organizational goals.

I have strong networking skills that has enabled me to build sound and prolific relations in the corporate, business and social circle.

The knowledge, skills and progressI have been constantly makingover the past years, has honed my leadership skills, time management, business acumen, compliance & risk management, professionalism, persuasiveness, and persistence. I would like to believe that these skills and values will greatly benefit the organizations I work with in the short-term or long-term.

I am open to learning new skills and technologies and still continue to upskill myself with latest skill-sets to ensure I create impact and value not just to my role and responsibilities, but to the organization as a whole.

Highest Level of Education: Bachelor of Arts

Major Subjects: Office Practice & Management with Data Processing Major; Economics and Secretarial Practice

Institution: St. Agnes College

Location: Mangalore, Karnataka State

University Affiliation: Mangalore University

Year of Study: 1992 to 1995