Alyssa Derpinghaus
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with experience supporting executive leadership, managing board and committee operations, and coordinating high-impact events and initiatives. Proven ability to manage complex priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive organizational efficiency through proactive problem-solving and exceptional organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
GPS Education Partners
Waukesha, Wisconsin
2025.11 - Current
- Manage executive operations for the CEO of a workforce development nonprofit, providing strategic administrative support across scheduling, communications, travel, events, and special projects.
- Direct governance administration for a 17-member Board of Directors and four advisory committees totaling 32 advisors, coordinating 20 annual meetings and maintaining effective board engagement.
- Plan and execute executive travel, conferences, and organizational events, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communications.
- Manage executive expenses, reporting, and administrative processes to ensure operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
- Support organizational communications through social media management, executive correspondence, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Executive Assistant
Trio Engineering
Brookfield, WI
2024.01 - Current
- Organize and facilitate four active committees, ensuring clear communication, timely follow-up, and smooth execution to move the company forward.
- Lead coordination for the company’s full office move, serving as the main contact between contractors, vendors, and internal staff to ensure an efficient transition.
- Plan company events, manage team meetings, and maintain the master calendar to support alignment across all departments.
- Provide cross-departmental administrative support, assisting with scheduling, documentation, and workflow coordination.
Marketing Intern
GPS Education Partners
Pewaukee, WI
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Collaborated directly with the COO on a month-long project to develop the company’s first operating plan.
- Organized an offsite board retreat, facilitating activities that strengthened the organization’s ecosystem of partners.
- Wrote and edited three high-impact blog posts to support organizational outreach.
- Edited a company-wide white paper, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professional presentation.
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated student interviews.
Head Anthropology Tutor
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
2019.09 - 2020.05
- Guided students through homework solutions, boosting comprehension and engagement.
- Designed and led exam review activities for targeted practice.
- Conducted online tutoring sessions via Collaborate Ultra.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & Communications
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
05.2022
Skills
Executive Support Board Governance & Administration Calendar & Travel Management Event Planning & Coordination Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Expense Reporting & Budget Tracking Social Media Management Microsoft Office Suite Asana HubSpot
Accomplishments
UW MIA RIP Project
1 out of 15 people selected out of hundreds of applicants to conduct a month-long archeological expedition in Belgium to recover the remains of a WWII soldier lost in battle.
*postponed due to COVID-19
Bark at the Bar Event
Directed a student team to execute a school project event that raised $1,500+ for the Wisconsin Humane Society–Milwaukee, attracting 300+ attendees.
- Curated 30 raffle baskets through community partnerships.
- Coordinated logistics for two on-site food trucks.
- Served as primary liaison with the venue, Black Husky Brewing.
Volunteer
Annual GPS Ed Fundraiser Auction Coordinator
January 2021-March 2021
- Solicited and secured donations through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
- Researched and bundled items strategically to maximize revenue.
- Monitored and reported daily progress to the executive leadership team.
- Surpassed revenue goal by 100%.
This Time Tomorrow Foundation Guest Coordinator
- Assisted the Executive Director in all aspects of planning, promoting, and holding their annual fundraiser at The Pfister Hotel.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
GPS Education Partners
2025.11 - Current
Executive Assistant
Trio Engineering
2024.01 - Current
Head Anthropology Tutor
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
2019.09 - 2020.05
Marketing Intern
GPS Education Partners
2019.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & Communications
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee