Atia Williams
Atlanta,,Georgia
Summary
Executive Assistant with 7+ years of experience partnering with senior leadership in high-visibility, mission-driven organizations. Strategic partner known for managing executive priorities, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and driving leadership operations.
Executive Support and Operations
- Calendar, meeting, and priority management
- Cross-functional coordination and project execution
- Travel planning, logistics, and expense reporting
- Facilities and event coordination
- Confidential information management
Tools and Technologies
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Slack
- Calendar & scheduling systems (complex, multi-time zone coordination)
- Workflow & documentation tools (DocuSign, Ironclad)
- Project coordination tools (Microsoft Project, Asana)
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
The Carter Center
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2023 - Current
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President and Chief of Staff, supporting leadership operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Manage complex executive calendars, prioritizing high-impact meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts
- Draft and manage sensitive executive communications and approvals, representing the executive as needed
- Coordinate leadership meetings and briefings, including agendas, materials, and action item tracking to ensure follow-through
- Oversee domestic and international travel logistics, ensuring efficiency and policy compliance
- Drive coordination of cross-functional initiatives by tracking deliverables and supporting execution across teams
- Manage operational workflows across leadership priorities, ensuring alignment and timely execution
- Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive organizational information and communications
Customer Service Representative
City of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as primary point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, managing high-volume communications and ensuring timely follow-ups
- Drafted, edited, and proofread professional correspondence and presentation materials, supporting leadership and public-facing communications
- Maintained organized office systems and operational workflows, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and attention to detail
- Assisted with scheduling, meetings, and event logistics, streamlining workflows and enabling leadership to focus on strategic priorities
Administrative Assistant
Mayor's Office of Special Events - City of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated planning and execution of complex projects and special events, coordinating logistics, timelines, and resources to ensure seamless outcomes
- Reviewed and processed departmental documents, including requisitions, work orders, and reports, maintaining accuracy and adherence to organizational standards
- Managed event applications and records, facilitating interdepartmental communication and ensuring data integrity
- Assisted leadership with administrative and strategic tasks, streamlining workflows and supporting high-priority initiatives
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wellstar Health Systems & Summerset Assisted Liv.
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed confidential, time-sensitive patient information in compliance with privacy and HIPAA standards
- Collected and documented patient vitals, test results, and daily activity reports with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans within fast-paced clinical environments
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams, balancing multiple priorities and maintaining professionalism
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia05-2019
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama08-2021
Skills
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Meetings: Coordinate logistics for The Carter Center’s (TCC) Health Programs staff, coordinating travel, lodging, and materials
- World Health Assembly - TCC's Guinea Worm Program Side Meetings: Oversee logistics including invitations, RSVPs, and attendee support
- International Task Force for Disease Eradication (ITFDE) Meetings: Lead all logistics for meetings hosted by The Carter Center, including travel, room setup, catering, off-site dinners, transportation, agendas, and follow-ups; coordinate with multiple stakeholders worldwide for seamless execution
- Contribute to ITFDE summaries submitted to the Weekly Epidemiological Record, managing formatting, incorporating feedback, and overseeing submission and approval as lead point of contact
- The Carter Center's Program Review Meetings: Manage logistics, schedules, and stakeholder communication to support executive participation
- Multi-Institutional Quarterly Meetings — The Carter Center Emory Global Health Institute Task Force for Global Health Rollins School of Public Health: Coordinate logistics and scheduling, manage external stakeholder communications, and document meeting notes to facilitate executive participation
Timeline
Executive Assistant
The Carter Center
02.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
City of Atlanta
09.2021 - 07.2022
Administrative Assistant
Mayor's Office of Special Events - City of Atlanta
01.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wellstar Health Systems & Summerset Assisted Liv.
12.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Spelman College
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham