The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 8, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Nov. 12.
Next up is Executive Assistant of the Year (Private Company) finalist Diane Moore, who’s an executive partner at Altamira. Here, she talks about why she’s proud of her organization, professional risks and shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
What has made you successful in my current role?
I believe that some of the things that have made me successful is my integrity, being a team player and perseverance have certainly helped me to move up in my field. Also, the ability to work with the different types of personalities. In my career, I’ve had to adjust to the many different types of personalities.
Also, at times throughout my career, I’ve been told (even before meeting someone), “You don’t want to work for that individual; they are demanding and rude.” However, what I found is that people will only treat you the way you allow them to.
I strive to treat everyone with respect whether the person is a CEO or custodian. I firmly believe that you should treat others the way you want to be treated — that practice has been successful for me!
What are you most proud of being a part of your current organization?
I am most proud of being a part of an organization that provides solutions and services, collaborating with others to help protect and keep our country safe.
In addition, my organization is involved in giving back to our community. We have volunteered at food banks, provided shoes for school age children, provided boxes for our service men overseas, supported the American Heart Association to name a few. This is an area that is very important to me.
Last, but not least, I am extremely proud to support the best CEO and a great humanitarian, Ted Davies.
What’s your best career advice for those who want to follow in your footsteps?
We all know that there’s one thing that’s consistent in life and that is change. Don’t think that every door that closes is the end or that a situation which does not turn out as you had expected is a failure. Think of those occurrences as an opportunity to position yourself in a better place.
Be a team player. Empower your team. Keep learning.
What’s the biggest professional risk you’ve ever taken?
One of the biggest risks I’ve taken, while nearing retirement, was making a change to a mid-size company after spending 23 years with a large company. As it turns out, it was the best decision I could have made. I am very happy in my current role at Altamira.
How do you help shape the next generation of government/industry leaders?
I believe we shape the next generation by mentoring, especially those that are just entering the workforce and giving them the opportunity to grow within the company. Treating all people equally and allowing flexibility for work-life balance. Keeping an open mind and an open line of communication.