ANNA JOY HARRIS
Austin
Summary
Proactive Executive Assistant with over 5 years of experience supporting senior leaders in academic, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors. Expertise in calendar management, travel planning, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring seamless high-level support. Proven ability in organizing major events and optimizing workflows while fostering trusted interdepartmental relationships. Committed to operational excellence with strong technical skills in various project management tools.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Secured 100% positive feedback by cultivating strategic relationships with stakeholders.
- Boosted stakeholder satisfaction by managing complex schedules and drafting communications.
- Ensured clear, timely responses as primary contact for external stakeholder inquiries.
- Strengthened partnerships by strategizing large-scale events with stakeholders.
- Exhibited project management skills by overseeing multiple statewide foundation projects.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing streamlined administrative framework for the foundation director.
- Improved board engagement by developing detailed agendas with federal stakeholders.
- Handled logistics for international visits, ensuring professionalism for high-ranking officials.
Enrollment Counselor
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
2019 - 2019
- Achieved 86% enrollment of Austin musicians into healthcare plans, enhancing access.
- Improved health outcomes for musicians by increasing access to essential healthcare services.
- Increased client enrollment by 3% through strategic communication initiatives and outreach.
- Expanded community awareness of affordable healthcare options by acquiring new clients.
- Educated musicians on navigating healthcare options through facilitated workshops and outreach.
- Provided clear communication to HAAM members regarding healthcare benefits and services.
Team Leader
Bonaparte's Retreat Dog Rescue
2016 - 2019
- Enhanced animal welfare and adoption readiness through effective behavior modification.
- Led 15 volunteers, ensuring seamless communication with staff and leadership.
- Reduced adoption timelines by 4-6 weeks with targeted marketing strategies.
- Boosted adoption rates significantly through engaging content on social media platforms.
- Conducted training sessions on dog protocols for incoming animals.
- Supported medical care and wound management during behavioral incidents.
Music Teacher & Performer
Self-employed
2008 - 2019
- Achieved nearly 85% student retention through personalized lessons for over forty students.
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum for violin, piano, voice, and guitar instruction.
- Facilitated lesson scheduling, enhancing communication and student engagement effectively.
- Evaluated student performances, providing customized feedback to improve musical skills.
- Performed professionally with the Temple Symphony Orchestra and as a recording artist.
Senior Degree Auditor
The University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Arts
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Increased degree audit efficiency by 100% through leading software beta-testing.
- Enhanced student degree tracking by representing college on degree audit committee.
- Finalized BFA in Acting legislation, boosting applicant pool by nearly 5%.
- Attracted a diverse student body through strategic planning and program development.
- Delivered comprehensive financial reports for effective data-driven decision-making.
- Analyzed student enrollment data for senior leadership, informing key strategic decisions.
- Ensured degree requirements aligned with institutional goals through faculty collaboration.
Administrative Associate
The University of Texas at Austin, Dept. of History
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Enhanced departmental efficiency by managing calendars for leadership and faculty members.
- Improved clarity by facilitating internal communications within academic programs.
- Achieved stakeholder satisfaction by organizing well-coordinated academic symposiums and events.
- Optimized administrative processes by identifying inefficiencies, streamlining response times.
- Ensured consistent interdepartmental communications across various academic initiatives.
- Supported accounting operations by assisting in faculty and staff reimbursements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX01.2011
Skills
- Executive Support
- Office Administration
- Event Coordination & Execution
- Project Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Community Outreach
- Program Management
- Training & Development
- Calendar & Schedule Management
- Slack
- Google Suite
- Public Relations
Timeline
Executive Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
01.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Degree Auditor
The University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Arts
01.2011 - 01.2014
Administrative Associate
The University of Texas at Austin, Dept. of History
01.2007 - 01.2011
Enrollment Counselor
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
2019 - 2019
Team Leader
Bonaparte's Retreat Dog Rescue
2016 - 2019
Music Teacher & Performer
Self-employed
2008 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of Texas at Austin