ID 158
Chief of Staff
- Senior
- Локация
- Испания, Мадрид
- Формат работы
- Гибрид
- Стаж ассистентом
- 20+ лет
- Выход на работу
- 2 недели после оффера
- Ожидания по зарплате
- €100 000 в год
- Английский
- C2
- Другие языки
- Испанский C2
- Возраст и пол
- 47 лет, женский
Ключевые навыки
- Управление командой
- Travel-поддержка
- Executive Operations
- Управление календарем
- Управление финансами
- Time-менеджмент
Сферы компаний
- Финансовый сектор
- Инженерные услуги
- Фармацевтика/медицина
- Медиапроизводство
Conclusion on Candidate
Structured and composed professional with a strong bias toward control, involvement, and scenario planning. She thrives in unpredictable environments - rather than stressing, she quickly reorganizes the plan. She takes ownership of both tasks and people: leads her team calmly but with natural authority. Requires no hand-holding and starts acting in advance.
She supported C-level executives in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment: managing up to 5 calendars simultaneously, staying available 24/7, and handling urgent logistics. Led administrative staff, household personnel, and office coordination. As she puts it herself, "There's no such thing as a typical day" (35:49)
Reasons for Leaving
Current company (April 2024 — present): seeking a more international and high-pressure role.
Previous company (May 2022 — March 2024, 1 yr 10 mo): unit shut down due to lack of investment and overall company restructuring.
Previous company (September 2019 – May 2022, 2 year 8 months): followed her manager to a new venture.
Motivation
Eager to step into a more international, demanding role. Feels under-utilized in current setup and is ready for a challenge that requires full engagement. Family situation is stable: teenage daughter will study abroad in 1 year, she lives with her divorced husband; fully open to relocation (prefers Germany but flexible).
Strengths
- Structured and forward-thinking - always anticipates next steps, prepares for risks, and operates with calm clarity under pressure.
- Thrives in chaos - fully comfortable with last-minute changes, high volumes, and unpredictable workflows.
- Clear communicator - precise, respectful, and boundary-aware; able to engage effectively with everyone from investors to household staff.
- Natural coordinator - connects people, information, and tasks into one streamlined system; becomes the go-to person without creating noise.
- Bridges business and private life - handles both corporate and personal tracks seamlessly, treating all responsibilities with equal ownership.
- Emotional intelligence - naturally senses when to step in, when to hold space, and when to let things unfold.
| Skill | Evaluation & Comment |
|---|---|
| Team management | ✅ Confirmed: managed up to 7 people — assistants, reception, and tech support staff; handled onboarding, scheduling, and backup processes |
| Travel logistics | ✅ Confirmed: arranged multi-stop international travel for executives and families; managed urgent flight changes and last-minute rerouting |
| High-volume scheduling | ✅ Confirmed: coordinated calendars for up to 5 C-level execs simultaneously; handled business, and family events in parallel |
| Crisis response | ✅ Confirmed: acted independently under pressure; used judgment without waiting for approvals |
| Household staff supervision | ✅ Confirmed: coordinated drivers, nannies, housekeepers, private chefs, and household vendors; managed family logistics and budgeting |
| Languages (EN +) | ✅ Confirmed: native-level Spanish, fluent English (C2); worked in fully international european settings; no formal mention of other languages |
| Digital tools & systems | ✅ Confirmed: daily use of Outlook, OneNote, Teams; experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, AI; tech-comfortable |
Team management
✅ Confirmed: managed up to 7 people — assistants, reception, and tech support staff; handled onboarding, scheduling, and backup processes
Travel logistics
✅ Confirmed: arranged multi-stop international travel for executives and families; managed urgent flight changes and last-minute rerouting
High-volume scheduling
✅ Confirmed: coordinated calendars for up to 5 C-level execs simultaneously; handled business, and family events in parallel
Crisis response
✅ Confirmed: acted independently under pressure; used judgment without waiting for approvals
Household staff supervision
✅ Confirmed: coordinated drivers, nannies, housekeepers, private chefs, and household vendors; managed family logistics and budgeting
Languages (EN +)
✅ Confirmed: native-level Spanish, fluent English (C2); worked in fully international european settings; no formal mention of other languages
Digital tools & systems
✅ Confirmed: daily use of Outlook, OneNote, Teams; experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, AI; tech-comfortable
Risks
- Has not worked outside Europe yet - though fully ready for relocation.
- Some processes are built around her doing things herself - may need guidance to delegate more in larger setups.
- Previously worked at technological company specialized in equipment and systems engineering, markets were mostly in Spain and EU, but none of her managers were under international sanctions.
Overall
Combines sharp coordination skills with emotional steadiness and deep experience across executive support, logistics, and private life management. She's the kind of partner who quietly gets it done, without needing to be asked.