Heather Auguste 
(646) 283-0400 1569 York Ave New York, NY 10028
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/heather-auguste/6/538/aa0 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Successful, professional Executive Assistant in Finance for almost ten years;
five years include assisting a C-level executive at a prominent financial firm. I
possess a strong background exhibiting discipline, dedication and perseverance as
I completed five years military service and I later obtained my Bachelor's degree
in Finance while working full time.

EXPERIENCE:

August 2004 - Present 
Executive Assistant, Investcorp International, NY, NY
 Report directly to CEO/Head of Hedge Funds

 * Provide administrative support and act as a gatekeeper to the CEO/Head of
Hedge Funds.
 * Liaise with high net worth individuals scheduling one on one meetings.
 * Liaise with institutional clients for quarterly meetings and manager
meetings.
 * Liaise with Hedge Fund Managers and Client Relations personnel to schedule
manager meetings.
 * Coordinate Senior Management and Executive Committee meetings with other
assistants in the firm.
 * Coordinate with financial reporters for interviews, press reports and press
releases.
 * Prepare client presentations and client performance spreadsheets.
 * Prepare marketing materials and marketing presentations for prospective and
existing clients.
 * Prepare research for the Investment Team.
 * Maintain files (meeting notes, executive documents and personal files).
 * Coordinate all detailed logistics for extensive domestic and international
travel, business meetings and conferences.
 * Preparation of foreign documents, applications and obtaining relevant visas
for international travel.
 * Calendar management.
 * Proofread and edit correspondence.
 * Expense reports and imprest account.
 * Ad-hoc projects to include personal work.

Nov 2000 - August 2004 
Executive Assistant, Morgan Stanley, NY, NY
 Reported directly to Global Strategist and Portfolio Manager

 * Provided administrative support to an investment team of four including the
Global Strategist.
 * Prepared client presentations, and reported client performance via monthly
commentary.
 * Prepared marketing materials and marketing presentations for prospective
clients.
 * Researched relevant countries and sectors with regard to the portfolio.
 * Liaised with outside sales people with regard to Analyst meetings.
 * Maintained files (executive, correspondence, portfolio documents and
personal).
 * Coordinated all detailed logistics for domestic and international business
trips and conferences.
 * Calendar management.
 * Proofread and edited correspondence.

Nov 1999 - Oct 2000 
 Administrative Assistant, Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry, NY,
NY
 Reported directly to General Counsel.

 * Administered all ship registrations for a registry of 2,000 ships.
 * Acted as liaison with law firms, prestigious cruise lines and ship management
companies.
 * Advised clients on the Liberian maritime law and ship registration
procedures.
 * Advised clients on procedures of formation of Liberian corporations.
 * Ensured all registrations were in accordance with Liberian maritime law.
 * Prepared documents.
 * Responded to phone, facsimile and e-mail inquiries.

Jan 1999 - Nov 1999
 Sep 1997- Apr 1998
 Administrative Assistant, Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited, NY, NY
 Reported directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs.

 * Administered ship registrations for a registry of 500 ships.
 * Responded to phone, facsimile and E-mail inquiries.
 * Prepared documents and maintained records.
 * Reviewed Power of Attorney, Mortgages, and Bill of Sale.
 * Advised clients on Vanuatu Maritime law and registration procedures.

Apr 1998 - Jan 1999 
 Administrative Assistant, International Registries Inc., NY, NY
 Reported directly to Chief of Ship Registration.

 * Administered ship registrations for a registry of 2,000 ships.
 * Advised clients of registration procedures and Marshall Islands and
Liberian maritime law.
 * Maintained ship's records and prepared documents.
 * Responded to phone, facsimile and e-mail inquiries.

Feb 1991 - Nov 1996 Security Police Officer, United States Air Force, Worldwide
 (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Florida)

EDUCATION:

Jan 2000 - June 2007 B.A. in Finance/Minor in Economics
Pace University, New York, NY

May 1996 - Aug 1996 Ramos Gartner & Co. Business School, New York, NY

Mar 1991- May 1991 United States Air Force Security Police Academy, San Antonio,
Texas

Feb 1991 - Mar 1991 United States Air Force Basic Training Academy, San Antonio,
Texas

QUALIFICATIONS: Proficient in MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS
Outlook,
MS Access, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Internet savvy, Excellent Researcher,
New York State Notary Public, Bondable

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.