Kay Staunton

Kay Staunton is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Portage Point Partners, based in New York. 

She has 15 years of executive and administrative experience in the financial, retail and corporate sectors. She brings experience managing high-volume communications and maintaining efficient processes in fast-paced, detail-oriented professional environments. 

Prior to Portage Point, Kay was an Administrative Assistant at Brightstar Capital Partners, where she supported a team of investment professionals including a Partner, Principal, Vice President and Associates. She also served as the lead administrative liaison for three portfolio companies, coordinating recurring meetings, office visits, off-site events and quarterly board meetings. 

Previously, she was an Executive Assistant (EA) and Administrative Associate at Engel & Völkers Real Estate, where she supported real estate agents, operational department personnel and executive broker. Her responsibilities included coordinating meetings, maintaining client and property records, supporting real estate contracts, leases and closing documents and assisting with marketing initiatives and events for high-profile properties. She started her career as an EA at Clarins Group USA. 

Kay holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance and Performing Arts from the National University of Ireland, Galway.