Executive Assistant Cover Letter

Executive Assistant Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Executive Assistant Cover Letter

7338 Margherita Inlet
Joleenhaven, RI 02730
Dear Haven Conn,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the executive assistant position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support to Business Tax Services (BTS) partners and managing directors, including assisting with calendar of meetings and appointments in Microsoft Outlook, arranging travel plans and internal and external meetings and preparing expense reports.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Dedicated and willing to periodically work extra hours if needed
  • Exceptional judgment/discretion/professionalism and high integrity
  • Prior experience supporting directors or other high level executives
  • Strong flexibility in regard to the duties assigned and the hours necessary to complete them
  • Event planning experience (holiday parties)
  • High-level competency with using the Microsoft Suite Office
  • Experience preparing complex international itineraries and dealing with various time zones
  • Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and/or within a matrix environment

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Skyler Jenkins

Responsibilities for Executive Assistant Cover Letter

Executive assistant responsible for calendaring (Microsoft Outlook) and prioritize incoming mail.

Experience managing complex travel and business expenses and reconciliation including foreign currency conversion
C-level support experience
Financial services or nonprofit experience
Experience in the research division of a broker-dealer
Previous experience working in a highly active insurance/financial planning practice
Comfortable with office/business technology including Outlook, ACT, E-Money, Quickbooks and MS Office
Proficiency in Concur
Experience in interacting with all levels of management and with global colleagues

Executive Assistant Examples

Example #1

Example of Executive Assistant Cover Letter

738 Federico Ranch
Walterborough, AK 21643
Dear Stevie Haag,

In response to your job posting for executive assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative support to Business Tax Services (BTS) partners and managing directors, including assisting with calendar of meetings and appointments in Microsoft Outlook, arranging travel plans and internal and external meetings, preparing expense reports, issuing engagement letters to clients, including coordinating with engagement setup specialists.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • College education with a 3.3 GPA
  • Microsoft Office/Suite proficient (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Previous legal experience
  • Proficient PC/database management skills (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Open Time, etc)
  • Articulate, polished and professional
  • Thick-skinned, strong, and confident
  • Prior experience working with a team of professionals
  • Prioritize the calendar

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Finley Goldner

Example #2

Example of Executive Assistant Cover Letter

66818 Larkin Throughway
Johnsonmouth, OR 07630
Dear Royal Walter,

I would like to submit my application for the executive assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for efficient Outlook calendar management, including coordinating meetings, making traveling arrangements and completing expense reports.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Experience within Financial Services, ideally within a Sales division, would be preferred
  • Experience in working with a variety of geographical locations would also be an advantage
  • Advanced proficiency in current version of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • A proactive approach to supporting executives characterized by anticipating and handling needs and making suggestions
  • A professional yet friendly, service attitude to provide team support
  • Experience working as an Executive Assistant or in an equivalent administrative or office management role
  • Keen attention to detail and quality control on all documents produced
  • Experience in reviewing, editing, and compiling board and presentation materials

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Shiloh Swaniawski

Example #3

Example of Executive Assistant Cover Letter

3504 Buckridge Ferry
East Vesta, AZ 04115
Dear Sawyer Schaden,

Please consider me for the executive assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for logistical support to both virtual and in-person meetings, including recording of the meetings when applicable and posting the recording to the CBA internal space on Microsoft Stream.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Able to utilize the full potential of the internet as a resource (for information, purchasing, etc), especially for researching music, talent, publishers, labels
  • Knowledge of Bloomberg, Street Events and TheMarkets.com
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
  • Familiarity with general entertainment industry contracts and procedures
  • High-level proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and, preferably, Excel
  • Capacity to exercise flexibility with workload
  • Human Resources exposure and/or experience
  • Strong knowledge of Film and TV industry preferred

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of executive assistant.

Sincerely,

Greer Schmeler

Example #4

Example of Executive Assistant Cover Letter

603 Watsica Mountain
Lake Kassie, MD 46753-3447
Dear Marion Schoen,

Please consider me for the executive assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support on Microsoft Azure sales opportunities brought forward by Insight AEs and SAEs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Resource scheduler
  • Experienced EA to work independently and use initiative
  • Works collaboratively with the Station President to carry out support tasks
  • Prepares and submits monthly expense reports
  • Coordinates planning, scheduling, and hosting of high-level visitors
  • Complete miscellaneous tasks as requested by the Executive team
  • Energetic, poised and accommodating to maintain positive internal and external relationships
  • High level of attention to detail, organized and able to meet deadlines

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Sam Parisian

Example #5

Example of Executive Assistant Cover Letter

62159 Tommy Isle
Aliciaport, IN 26563
Dear Denver Hills,

I would like to submit my application for the executive assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for general administrative support, to include: Complex calendar management and meeting management using Outlook.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Advanced knowledge of and experience with using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (emphasis on Outlook)
  • Keen understanding of when and how to act on behalf of Head of Institutional-Canada
  • Make sure the Director is briefed in advance of any meeting, that he has the correct documentation in advance so he can prepare
  • The brand of the Director’s office
  • To prepare and submit the managers expenses, low level budget management Fun budget
  • Prepare presentations for the Director
  • Manage travel arrangements for the Director
  • Ownership of the Director’s Leadership team meetings – running the agenda, forward planning the agenda items, ensuring there is a purpose for agenda items, working with presenters to get their content together, distributing presentations in advance of meetings, taking minutes, thorough tracking of actions to make sure the Leaders are carrying out what they are supposed to be doing

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Dakota Veum

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