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Ashley Cook

Ashley Cook

Summary

Multitalented professional with 15 years of experience in organizational support for senior executive teams. Proven expertise in office management, staff supervision, training, and event planning. Strong research and project support skills enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant to CEO + Board Administrator

EVERYBODY VOTES CAMPAIGN
09.2023 - 09.2025
  • Worked as a strategic partner to the CEO by maintaining a strong understanding of short- and long-term goals, proactively aligning support, resources, priorities, and communication.
  • Served as a central hub of organizational information, synthesizing cross-functional updates and key metrics to ensure clarity and informed decision-making.
  • Prepared executive summaries, briefing materials, research packets, talking points, and follow-up documentation reflecting deep organizational understanding.
  • Managed all Board of Directors logistics—including scheduling, agenda development, board packet creation, confidential distribution, minute-taking, follow-up tracking, and relationship support for board members.
  • Oversaw complex calendar governance for the CEO, balancing strategic priorities, internal leadership meetings, external partnerships, and personal commitments with precision.
  • Coordinated complex travel itineraries aligned with business objectives, optimizing logistics for efficiency.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism across all executive communications and organizational decisions.
  • Conducted research and compiled data used in board reports, internal presentations, donor briefs, and strategic planning documents.
  • Created, edited, and proofread executive-level documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with CEO voice and intent.
  • Developed digital and physical filing systems to support timely retrieval, organization, and confidentiality of executive materials.
  • Tracked CEO expenses and managed monthly reporting, ensuring timely submission and compliance with internal processes.
  • Managed special projects, including cross-team initiatives and administrative operations strengthening for the executive office.

Teen Program Coordinator

Buckner Family Hope Center
11.2022 - 07.2023

• Coordinated youth programming and event logistics for workshops, mentoring sessions, and community engagement activities.
• Increased program participation by 30% using structured communication, scheduling tools, and data-informed programming.
• Managed volunteer coordination, scheduling, and documentation, contributing to program compliance and operational consistency.
• Built and maintained partnerships with local organizations to expand programming options and event capacity.
• Managed travel, schedules, and operational workflows while safeguarding sensitive information.

Executive Assistant to Founder, Tarana Burke (Contract)

METOO MOVEMENT
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Anticipated the founder’s needs, providing context, recommendations, and logistical solutions to support executive decision-making in a high-visibility environment.
  • Coordinated nationwide speaking engagements and high-stakes media events, preparing briefing packets, talking points, event summaries, and stakeholder notes.
  • Screened and triaged high-volume communication with independent judgment, ensuring priority alignment and consistent executive voice.
  • Drafted correspondence, scripts, remarks, and donor communications on behalf of the founder with professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Managed travel, schedules, and operational workflows while safeguarding sensitive information.

Director of Partnerships

DARKNESS TO LIGHT
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated communication and alignment between leadership, partners, and cross-functional teams to advance national child-protection initiatives.
  • Managed partnership briefing materials, reports, and communication packets for executive and legislative stakeholders.
  • Coordinated logistics, scheduling, and communication workflows for national events including the National Prevention Conference and Ignite.
  • Created structured processes and optimized workflows that improved operational clarity and turnaround time across departments.
  • Supported compliance documentation, reporting, and research used in legislative advocacy, including the North Carolina Safe Child Act.

Executive Assistant, Brain Tumor Center & Business Manager

UC HEALTH
Cincinnati
03.2015 - 07.2019
  • Coordinated executive calendars, department schedules, and cross-functional communication with precision in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Prepared research materials, case summaries, and documentation for Tumor Board sessions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality (HIPAA).
  • Produced detailed agendas, minutes, and executive summaries for leadership meetings and strategic reviews.
  • Managed complex event logistics for the annual Huffman Visiting Professor Lecture and supported large-scale fundraising events (Walk Ahead).
  • Compiled data, reports, and presentations for executive, departmental, and board-level review.

Executive Assistant to President & CEO

ALTAQUIP
Cincinnati
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Maintained comprehensive awareness of CEO goals and ensured alignment between priorities, communications, and scheduling.
  • Coordinated a 60-person, multi-day leadership summit including agenda development, travel, materials, and logistics.
  • Managed confidential correspondence, independently screening contacts and directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Created document and filing systems for both digital and physical records to streamline retrieval and improve accuracy.
  • Prepared reports, memos, and executive communications with careful proofreading and adherence to CEO voice.

Executive Assistant (Consulting Assignments)

ROBERT HALF
Cincinnati
05.2011 - 08.2014
  • Supported 12+ executives across corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors, managing calendars, communications, and scheduling deadlines.
  • Drafted, edited, and proofread memos, reports, presentations, and executive correspondence.
  • Conducted research and compiled data for executive reports, board materials, and operational planning.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced workflow turnaround time by 20–30%.

Executive Assistant, Anesthesia Department

CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Cincinnati
04.2008 - 04.2011
  • Managed complex calendars, provider schedules, and confidential clinical documentation.
  • Developed and maintained filing and documentation workflows improving retrieval speed and accuracy.
  • Prepared departmental reports, letters, education credit tracking, and credentialing packets with exceptional detail.
  • Coordinated meetings, communications, and follow-up tasks for department leadership.

Executive Assistant to VP of Regulatory Affairs

INC RESEARCH
Cincinnati
11.2006 - 04.2008
  • Maintained SOP systems, compliance documentation, and research filing structures across multiple departments.
  • Prepared reports and data summaries for executive and regulatory review.
  • Coordinated meetings, drafted minutes, tracked deadlines, and ensured follow-through.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding regulatory information, clinical documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Education

B.S. - Human Development

Howard University
Washington, D.C.
07-2026

Skills

  • Executive support and communications
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Calendar management
  • Board relations and governance
  • Briefing materials and talking points
  • Research and data compilation
  • Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace proficiency
  • Travel and itinerary coordination
  • Confidential information handling
  • Document drafting and editing
  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Filing and document management
  • Expense tracking and budget support
  • Problem-solving and process improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Contact management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Multitasking in fast-paced environments

Certification

Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE), International Association of Administrative Professionals

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO + Board Administrator

EVERYBODY VOTES CAMPAIGN
09.2023 - 09.2025

Teen Program Coordinator

Buckner Family Hope Center
11.2022 - 07.2023

Executive Assistant to Founder, Tarana Burke (Contract)

METOO MOVEMENT
04.2022 - 10.2022

Director of Partnerships

DARKNESS TO LIGHT
11.2019 - 03.2021

Executive Assistant, Brain Tumor Center & Business Manager

UC HEALTH
03.2015 - 07.2019

Executive Assistant to President & CEO

ALTAQUIP
05.2014 - 02.2015

Executive Assistant (Consulting Assignments)

ROBERT HALF
05.2011 - 08.2014

Executive Assistant, Anesthesia Department

CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
04.2008 - 04.2011

Executive Assistant to VP of Regulatory Affairs

INC RESEARCH
11.2006 - 04.2008

B.S. - Human Development

Howard University