Mila Donesa

Results driven Executive Assistant with 20 years’ experience in all aspects of executive support including partnering strategically to drive key business priorities, calendar, and event management across multiple time zones. Strive a constant partnership with Executives & Leadership team to create impact in the organization and influence change through empathic leadership.

Drawing on 20 years of experience as an administrative professional, I can confidently state that I have mastered the craft of being an Executive Assistant having worked across a variety of industries gaining deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of this role as well as working with different sets of team dynamics and leadership styles and always strive a constant partnership with Executives & Leadership teams to create impact in the organization and influence change through empathic leadership.

As an Executive Assistant my priority is the Executive, anticipating needs of the executive and the Leadership team, building a strong foundation based on trust and partnership to provide proactive support, strategic management of complex executive calendar, meticulous coordination of international travel logistics, timely business expense reporting and act as an integral part of the Leadership team to ensure a cohesive working structure, managing deadlines, recording and following up actions to close. 

I have consistently demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in coordinating logistics for team events, town halls, leadership business reviews and offsite trainings. My methodical approach to event management and all facets of planning is one of my greatest strengths. 

My natural adaptability and innate ability to connect with people across all levels of an organization has allowed me to build strong and trusted relationships with executives and key internal and external stakeholders. 

I am passionate about Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and have been an active member in ERG Committee groups for Women and LGBTQ+ driving initiatives that create change. I love giving back to the community and actively participate in outreach programs and a mentor for upcoming executive assistants in the organization.

• Current study- Double Diploma – Leadership & Management/Business Ops, College of Adult Learning (CAL).
• 2018 - Diploma – Business Administration, TAFE NSW.