Maria Lenie brings 7+ years of executive support and eCom ops, having served as the sole EA to two CEOs with full trust and zero hand-holding. She’s systems-oriented, a clear communicator, and immediately available for fast-paced, remote roles.

Overview & Highlights

• 7+ years in executive support, project coordination, and eCom operations

• 5 years as sole EA to CEO of a DEI consulting firm—end-to-end support, zero hand-holding

• Led all event logistics, travel, client presentation prep, and stakeholder comms

• Former EA at Ancient Bliss (Amazon + Shopify brand)—Also handled CS, influencer outreach, marketing campaigns etc.

• Rolled out Monday.com as team’s ops hub; created custom SOPs to reduce daily friction

• Calm, clear communicator with high attention to detail and strong scheduling instincts

• Highly trusted by both CEOs—held down operations during travel or high-volume periods

• Availability: Immediate

• Previous Rate: $1,600 USD

• Target Rate: at least $1,600 USD

• Schedule: No concerns to CST | 9+ years night shift experience

• References: Former CEOs (Leader’s Edge & Ancient Bliss)

 
 
Employment History
Leader’s Edge Consulting (2020–2025)
Executive Assistant to CEO (US-based, DEI consulting firm)

• Sole point of contact for CEO, owned calendar, inbox, and client scheduling

• Managed all client-facing presentations, events, and vendor coordination

• Introduced Monday.com for internal ops tracking and SOPs for each department

• Conducted 1-on-1s with team on CEO’s behalf and handled performance feedback
  Reason for Leaving: Business changed direction, CEO transitioned to in-person EA model after 5 years

 
Ancient Bliss (2018–2020)
Executive Assistant (Amazon + Shopify brand)

• Supported all aspects of the eCom business: order mgmt, influencer outreach, CS, email marketing

• Handled inventory updates, refunds/returns, and cross-team coordination
  Reason for Leaving: CEO hired her best friend locally for in-person support

Top Work Values:
Professionalism: Maintaining a high standard of work quality and communication.
Proactivity: Anticipating needs and addressing issues before they arise.
Reliability: Being consistent, dependable, and punctual in delivering results.
Integrity: Upholding confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.

Most Important Learnings:
The importance of effective communication to ensure clarity, efficiency, and positive relationships.
Developing the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, especially when handling multiple responsibilities.
The significance of adaptability, especially in fast-paced or changing environments.

Top Mentors and Learnings:
Shanta Eaden (Leader’s Edge Consulting): My relationship with Shanta went beyond the typical assistant-executive dynamic. We worked as true partners towards success, embracing the motto, “Together, Let's Achieve More.” From Shanta, I learned the importance of strategic planning, clear communication, and fostering a collaborative, empowering work environment. She instilled in me the value of striving for excellence, being proactive, and continuously seeking improvement. Our partnership was built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared vision for achieving outstanding results.