Executive Assistant - Dallas, United States - Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC)

Description

Ashford (NYSE MKT: AINC) is a leading provider of asset management and other services to companies within the hospitality industry. Ashford's principals have a long track record of success and many years of experience investing and operating in the hospitality industry. Currently, Ashford serves as the advisor to two NYSE listed real estate investment trusts, namely Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE MKT: AHT) and Braemar Hotels and Resorts (NYSE MKT: BHR). It also services as the external advisor to Texas Strategic Growth Fund and Sitrling Hotels & Resorts.

Position will report directly to our EVP & Head of Asset Management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs complex administrative duties, with exposure to highly confidential matters and information
• Heavy executive calendar management, coordination of business meetings, reporting, scheduling and daily timekeeping
• Plan and coordinate various off-site meetings and events
• Makes travel arrangements including booking flights, hotels and car reservations
• Creates and modifies Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
• Filing and retrieving corporate records, documents, and reports
• Drafting and editing outgoing emails and memos
• Performing office duties that include ordering supplies and managing records
• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned
• Tracks expenses and prepares expense reports
• May be required to assist with personal tasks as well

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of administrative experience, to include experience supporting C-Suite Executives.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, multi-task and ask for clarification when needed
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize a daily workload based on priorities
• Strong work ethic
• Must possess an extremely positive attitude
• Exemplifies three main qualities - capable, fantastic attitude, and trustworthiness
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to proof own work