With over 35 years of distinguished experience, Amanda Bonilla serves as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at French Associates, bringing a rare combination of strategic foresight, operational mastery, and human connection. Known as the “quiet architect behind the executives,” Amanda has spent her career supporting C-suite leaders across industries ranging from finance and commercial real estate to entertainment, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Amanda is adept across a wide spectrum of disciplines, seamlessly blending expertise in operations, human resources, and technical support with mastery in complex calendar orchestration, global travel logistics, and executive communications. She has successfully managed the coordination of multi-million-dollar projects while also playing pivotal roles in high-profile branding initiatives, RFP development, and corporate events consistently ensuring precision, professionalism, and impact at every level.
Education
Associate of Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Institute (Pasadena, CA) – Culinary Arts & Hospitality, emphasizing precision, service excellence, and organizational discipline.
Microsoft Education – Advanced learning in Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform) with applied workflows for executive operations.
Coursera – Continued education in Artificial Intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies, with practical application to business efficiency.
Credentials
Certified Notary – State of Michigan (Expires 2028)
Train-the-Trainer Program – Certified in onboarding design, SOP development, and staff enablement.
FranklinCovey Leadership Training – Completed 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and related professional development programs.
EOS® Certification – Proficient in Vision/Traction/Healthy tools for organizational alignment and accountability.
Affiliations
Member, Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals (AEAP) – Active participant in advancing the profession through education, networking, and leadership.