J OCELYN L. N EGRON -R IOS
Huntersville, NC 28078 |-│-
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-faceted executive administrative professional with over 20 years of a proven record of supporting senior
management and chief executives in a global arena. Knowledge, skills and abilities can be transferred and
leveraged in functions such as Sales, Marketing, Accounting and Administrative Services. Change agent and
collaborator across the business assisting leaders to expand capabilities, improve organizational ability, exceed
corporate goals and meet the demands of both internal customers and external clients. Well versed in handling
conflict and managing organizational change. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Lexis Nexis, Share-point, Visio and
Workday. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Service Benchmarks
Relationship Management
Dispute Resolution
Process Improvement
Root Cause Assessment
PROJECT SUPPORT
Compliance & Audit
Project Lead & Support
Mergers & Acquisitions
Record Management
Crisis Response
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Vendor Negotiation
Travel & Event Management
Board Experience
Expense Management
Notary
C-SUITE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Meduit, Charlotte, NC
05/2017 to Present
Ensure smooth internal operations within the C-Suite. Support the CEO, CAO and Vice Chairman after an
acquisition and integration. Drive strategies focused on employee engagement and satisfaction. Provide
administrative and project related support to Chief Executive Officer and C-Suite officers. Oversee complex
calendars and travel to regional offices and customer visits. Audit and reconcile executive expenses. Managed
internal office build out, assisted in re-branding work leading up to brand launch and on-going acquisition target
related work.
Key accomplishments:
• Planned large corporate and board events for senior leaders.
• Facilitated initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
• Assisted in development of employee handbook, coordinated printing and distribution.
• Assisted in implementing rebranding projects within corporate headquarters in time for January 2018 brand
launch.
• Served as Project Manager for M & A activity.
• Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of integral Executive personnel brought in to lead integration
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR | Nederman, Charlotte, NC
04/2014 to 05/2017
Ensure smooth internal operations within the Executive Office. Serve as a sounding board for President and Senior
Leaders. Manage internal processes within the President’s office. Provide guidance and on-going feedback to
senior leaders to ensure key issues are proactively addressed. Help drive the formulation and implementation of
internal policies and strategies focused on employee engagement and satisfaction in order to meet the vision and
mission of the global organization. Provide leadership to maintain credibility and trust between the executive
team and internal divisions. Identify and address challenges and opportunities as communicated by staff. Provide
administrative and project related support to Chief Executive Officer of Nederman Americas. Oversee complex
calendars setting appointments for numerous speaking engagements, conferences and heavy international travel.
Audit and reconcile executive corporate card and relocation expenses for leadership team. Coordinate payment of
legal and consultant invoices.
Key accomplishments:
• Created a culture of trust, transparency and accountability through-out the organization.
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Planned large corporate and board events for international senior leaders including execution of 12 tradeshow
and vendor fairs through establishing branding and selection of décor.
Facilitated initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
Orchestrated a marketing inventory system maintained through a database reducing cost associated with
replacing expensive equipment.
Co-managed external recruiting for summer intern program in conjunction with local universities.
Reduced costs through departmental collaboration on renovation, office lease plans, showroom builds,
international up-fits, sales and channel management training and intranet development.
EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR | Chiquita Brands International, Charlotte, NC
6/2012 to 1/2014
Supported General Counsel, Vice President of Global Human Resources and Vice President of Food Quality & Safety
and CEO as needed. Provided administrative and project related support to General Counsel and legal compliance
team. Oversaw complex calendars, coordinated heavy international travel and itineraries. Planned large corporate
events and training events for global senior leaders. Assisted senior leaders in their transition from Cincinnati to
Charlotte during a corporate relocation. Provided leadership with direction and trust and served as a liaison
between the legal team and General Counsel ensuring team engagement and collaboration. Assisted in board
meetings and routine correspondence to the Board of Directors including collection of board materials. Served as
Crisis Team administrator.
Key accomplishments:
• Improved rate of payment time for vendors through refining internal A/P processes.
• Implemented a complex legal filing system ensuring confidential materials were stored and transported
appropriately.
• Coordinated a global leader off-site 3-day event in four weeks.
10/2009 to 6/2012
COMPLIANCE ANALYST | Ally Financial, Charlotte, NC
Performed alert triage related to sanctions screening to include OFAC, FINCEN, 314A, PEPs and any additional
internal watch-lists. Coordinated payments and vendor set up in A/P systems for timely billing and payment of
invoices to various vendors. Assisted with Ad Hoc projects in conjunction with global sanctions leadership. Project
Coordinator for various internal projects, managed deadlines, data sorts, comparisons and output and document
repository for project.
Key accomplishments:
• Applied applicable laws to money laundering, including BSA, The Patriot Act, treasury and OFAC guidelines and
requirements while working alerts created by internal watch list databases.
• Developed and reviewed procedures specific to individual lines of business and global functions.
• Ensured compliance with federally mandated guidelines and banking requirements.
• Lexis Nexis point of contact for vendor and internal clients. Team-Room & SharePoint administrator.
COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Ally Financial, Charlotte, NC
Served as administrative support to the BSA/AML Officer and Compliance Executives and their extended teams.
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Performed alert triage related to sanctions screening to include OFAC, FINCEN, 314A, PEPs and any additional
internal watch-lists. Completed Ad Hoc projects in conjunction with global sanctions leadership. Key
accomplishments:
• Assisted in development of program documents, routines and process to facilitate implementation of new or
changes to rules and regulations.
• Conducted on-boarding for 16-18 new hires, contractors and consultants.
• Reallocated thousands of dollars in expenses and travel done on behalf of other LOB’s to the appropriate LOB’s.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Wachovia Bank, Charlotte, NC
5/2008 to 10/2009
Administratively supported the BSA/AML Officer. Prepared executive presentations in MS PowerPoint and Excel.
Department point of contact for all technology, corporate or supply needs. Routed or answered routine
correspondence not requiring the manager’s attention.
Key accomplishments:
• Created efficiencies for compilation of vendor spending and subsequent relationships.
• Prepared Merit, Equity and Incentive Compensation spreadsheets for corporate salary planning.
• Tracked Benefits related and appeal correspondence to address grievances.
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate: Diversity & Intercultural Competence| Wake Forest University Charlotte
February – April 2017
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: International Studies | Strayer University
Degree to be conferred 2017
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
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Circle de Luz, Board Vice Chairwoman, Charlotte, NC: Serve as Vice Chairwoman for Board of local
non-profit with a mission to “radically empower young Latinas by supporting their transformation
through extensive mentoring, holistic programming and scholarship funds for further education”.
In this role I support and help co-lead with the Board Chair/Founder and Executive Committee in all
matters pertaining to personnel, recruitment, hiring and strategic programming matters for the
organization.
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United for Puerto Rico – Planned & Executed local community cultural and fundraising event to
support the aid efforts for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Partnered with Lake Norman
communities and Charlotte businesses to raise $25,000+ for Disaster Recovery efforts in Puerto
Rico. (October 2017)
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Girl Scout Hornet’s Nest Latina Advisory Council Member, Mecklenburg County, NC
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