Executive Administrative Assistant Job at Remington in Dallas

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). Ashford also has a Hospitality Products and Services initiative, where we strategically invest in operating companies that service the industry, and we act as an accelerator to grow those companies, through both our advised platforms and other third parties.

Ashford Trust is focused on investing predominately in upper upscale, full-service hotels. Braemar's strategy is to invest in luxury hotels and resorts. Combined, Ashford Trust and Braemar Hotels & Resorts currently own 121 hotels with more than 27,000 rooms and have approximately $7.5 billion in gross assets.

Ashford embraces five guiding principles, which we believe best describe what our company stands for: ethical, innovative, profitable, engaging and tenacious. Our adherence to these standards is a key component in building a reputation of excellence and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex administrative duties, with exposure to highly confidential matters and information
• Serves as the liaison between the President & COO and departments within Ashford and our affiliate companies
• Heavy executive calendar management, coordination of business meetings, reporting, scheduling and daily timekeeping
• Makes travel arrangements including booking flights, hotels and car reservations; experience with Costco Travel for obtaining travel quotes, is a plus
• 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, on behalf of President & COO
• 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

• 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 and Gmail; must have strong Gmail calendaring experience
• 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