Deborah Kovacs

Delivered training programs to enhance healthcare staff skills and improve patient care.

Tracked training participation and completion to ensure accountability.

Utilized digital learning tools to increase accessibility of training resources.

Coordinated training schedules and materials to support leadership development initiatives.

Directed executive operations through management of complex calendars, travel logistics, and confidential communications, enabling focus on strategic priorities.

Streamlined workflows by implementing digital scheduling and document management systems, minimizing administrative bottlenecks.

Produced high-level presentations and reports for executive review.

Managed sensitive projects with discretion, including M&A activities and executive recruitment processes.

Coordinated stakeholder engagement by organizing CEO participation in industry conferences and investor relations events, enhancing corporate visibility.

Cultivated trusted relationships with internal and external partners, representing the CEO’s office with professionalism.

• Execute various administrative tasks including travel arrangements (Domestic and International)
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, travel plans, expense reports, and department invoices for senior level executives
• Plan 65 various sized events per year from conception to completion in St Louis and across the country
• Coordinate numerous departments contributions for various events
• Negotiate cost effective arrangements and contract execution for venues, transportation, hotels F&B, speakers and audio-visual equipment.
• Organize travel requests, provide options and final itineraries for clients 400 plus employees
• Process and submit expense reports and invoices
• Manage $1.75 million travel and events budget
• Maintain close relationships with external vendors for swag, promotional items and supporting materials

• Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer, President of Broyhill Furniture, and Controller of Furniture Brands
• Coordinated meetings, calendars, travel plans, expense reports, and department invoices for all three executives
• Constructed PowerPoint presentations for various meetings, including Board Meetings
• Managed and prioritized calendars and schedules to assure focus on critical and strategic issues.
• Served as the executive key point person by coordinating special projects for Lane, Broyhill, Thomasville and Designer Brands between Sales, eCommerce, Marketing and External Dealers
• Curated PowerPoint presentations for New Product Releases and Special Sales for Lane and Broyhill’s Sales Representatives
• Handled venue selection and contract negotiation for Furniture Markets and various department meetings
• Acted as frontline in dealing with vendors and public relations, boosting the organizations credibility.
• Coordinated all aspects of the Annual Sales meeting