Maria Thereza Zager has over 15 years of experience in executive assistant and administrative roles. She currently works as a Sales Associate at Neiman Marcus in Tampa, Florida, where she is responsible for meeting sales goals and expanding client relationships. Previously, she held executive assistant roles supporting C-level executives and management teams in Brazil and the United States, coordinating schedules, travel, meetings, and other administrative duties. She also has entrepreneurial experience owning an import/export business and working in textile sales.

1. Maria Thereza Zager
Cell 682-706-4959 saltlife0125@gmail.com
Citrus Park – Tampa
Professional Experience
Sales Associate at Gift Galleries – Neiman Marcus – Tampa - Present
Responsible for representing Neiman Marcus while reaching and exceeding established sales goals,
expand client base. Help to create sidewalk exposing products in advance of new Holiday products.
Inventory support, cash handling and sales register responsabilities.
Volunteer at Redefiners World Language – Tampa – Florida – October 2016
Preparing language course packages for the students, enrollment for the courses, helping teachers
Executive Assistant to CFO - Lew`LaraTBWA Publicity and Promotions- American owned
company - TBWA, NewYork. - 2015
Daily management for the CFO and Finance Director, including phone calls, emails, mail, scheduling
and planning executive meetings, organizing travel arrangements for all office managers (around 20
people) Coordinating catering, drafting and distributing agendas,taking/transcribing meeting minutes.
Preparing, editing and finalizing presentations, documents, spreadsheets. Preparing expense reports using
Oracle System. Hosting customers and suppliers.
Corporate Executive Assistant - Vitopel do Brasil Ltda-MFG BOPP Film Wrap. - American owned
Company - Vision Capital, NewYork. - 2014
Responsible for daily work flow, meetings and scheduling for the President and 4 Directors. Optimized
executive time by proactively managing calendars, meeting details and correspondences. Served as an
adjunct member of the management team including assisting in scheduling and attending all meetings,
preparing meeting room for video conference,corporate events , and work- shops. Served as office
manager for staff of 30 team members. Coordinated all international travel logistics and transportation for
seminars and meetings. Document organization and retention, utilized Oracle system for invoice data
entry. Hosting customers and suppliers. High pressure environment which utilized my extensive
experience and results oriented interpersonal skills.
Executive Assistant - Gusmão & Labrunie Ltda - Intellectual Property Attorney Firm. -2013/2014
Professional and personal assistant for two lawyer partners. Coordinated and manage the details
associated with the company strategic planning and advisory board meetings. Document organization,
answering phone, meetings schedule, organizing travel arrangements,accommodations, and itineraries
for travel.
President Assistant - Vitopel do Brasil Ltda-MFG BOPP Film Wrap.
Sao Paulo, Brazil – Temporary 2012/2013 . American owned Company - Vision Capital, NewYork.

2. Responsible for daily work flow, meetings and scheduling for the President and 4 Directors. Optimized
executive time by proactively managing calendars, meeting details and correspondences. Served as an
adjunct member of the management team including assisting in scheduling and attending all meetings,
preparing meeting room for video conference. Coordinated all international travel logistics and
transportation for seminars and meetings. Document organization and retention, utilized Oracle system
for invoice data entry. Hosting customers and suppliers.
Executive Assistant - Síntese Promoçõese Eventos Ltda - Promotional and Events.
Sao Paulo, Brazil 2010-2012.
Organized agenda for 2 Directors , answering telephone, meetings schedule, logistics for travel.
Interoffice coordination and communication between all departments. Sold and booked show dates for
circus and entertainment events, organized and executed contracts for venues. Experience with customer
service, on phone and in person.
Executive Assistant and Administrative Manager - Armazem Vila Olimpia Ltda-Entertainment
Night Club – Owned by Draxer Investments Ltda- Sao Paulo, Brazil 2004-2010.
Organized agenda for 3 directors. Answering phone, meetings schedule. Meeting the contractors,
sponsors and suppliers. Worked on special projects that required considerable judgment, initiative and
knowledge to resolve problems and recommend solutions. Key and safe holder employee. Responsible for
all cash handling deposits and investments. Procured all goods and services for 3000 guest capacity
nightclub. Prepared vendor and sponsors contracts. Responsible for all service team members including
Food and Beverage,Security and Housekeeping departments. Offered prospectuses to potential investors.
Manage secretary staff ,including hiring and training .
Owner - President Brasileira Import and Export Inc. Belfast,Northern Ireland 2003-2005
Entrepreneurial business start up. Exported vehicle accessories from Brazil to England, Ireland and
Scotland.
Nine years salesexperience – textile factory and own company
Education
Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado University - Sao Paulo - Brazil
BS BusinessAdministration – 4 years
Language Skills
Portuguese - Native
English – Fluent
Spanish – Understanding
Italian - Understanding