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Brandi Elizabeth Hudson

Brandi Elizabeth Hudson

Santa Cruz,United States

Summary

With a proven track record in executive support, I bring extensive experience in optimizing office operations, coordinating high-profile events, and managing complex administrative tasks. My proficiency in calendar management, travel coordination, and handling confidential information with discretion underscores my commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring a seamless workflow with exceptional organizational abilities and a keen attention to detail.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strategic approach to executive support, utilizing technology to streamline processes and enhance productivity. My role has involved anticipating needs, problem-solving, and maintaining a proactive stance to efficiently meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. My key strengths encompass stakeholder engagement, event planning, deadline management, and effective workflow streamlining.

In various leadership roles, I have spearheaded successful initiatives, including a notable 11-month interim role as VP at SF Bay Goodwill and concurrently leading a comprehensive full-time hire search initiative. Additionally, my tenure as Chairman of the Board for the SF Bay Chapter of HR.com for 5 years showcased my dedication to empowering HR professionals and facilitating career advancement.

Managing the schedules of C-Suite executives, directing a 10-member team overseeing 900 team members, and contributing to the creation of "Lifter Lift," an innovative in-house training program, are among my key career highlights. Meticulous planning for corporate meetings, lunches, special events, virtual gatherings, and board meetings catering to groups exceeding 150 participants reflects my commitment to excellence.

If you are seeking a results-oriented professional with a strategic mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to executive support, I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to the success of your organization. Let's connect and explore potential collaborations.

Overview

20
20

+ Years of Professional Services

15
15

Years Remote/Hybrid Work

12
12

Years in Tech

12
12

Years as Executive Assistant to C-Suite & High-net Worth Individ

10
10

Years in Start-Ups

10
10

Years in Hospitality

8
8

Years Personal Assistant

3
3

Years Financial Services

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 with 900 staff members.
  • Interim VP of Goodwill SF Bay
  • Chairman of the Board for HR.com's SF Bay Area Chapter for 5 years and running
  • Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 150+ employees.
  • Collaborated with team of five in the development of LifterLift, an in-house training program

Skills

  • Confidentiality Maintenance
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Effective Communication
  • Deadline Management
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Resolution
  • Workflow Streamlining
  • Office Operations Optimization
  • Travel Coordination
  • Event Planning
  • Calendar Management

Work History

Human Resources Director

The Camp Recovery Center
07.2023 - Current

Chairman of the Board

HR.Com SF Bay
08.2019 - Current

Brandi is the most diligent, dedicated, compassionate HR professionals I know. Brandi and I met through HR.com where she is the co-chair but really is the Chair. She takes on wonderful events, organizes speakers, brings HR folks together and is a light in the HR community. Brandi is Amazing! - Kate Sylvester, Co-Chairman

Professional Speaker and Moderator

BEH HR
08.2019 - Current

Strategic Advisor

Robert Half
01.2021 - 03.2023

Clients Included: Tophatter, GrubMarket and SF Bay Goodwill.

Brandi is absolutely amazing at what she does! She brings an immense amount of enthusiasm and energy to her work and genuinely looks to build relationships with people. Brandi has always gone out of her way to highlight creating a healthy and intertwined work environment, supporting individuals in their career growths, and organizing structure and rubrics equipping employees with the best toolkit for success.

During my performance review, Brandi helped organize an informational pdf including performance review best practices and how to have effective 1:1s with my manager. In addition to this, she took time out of her day for a "mock trial" review to help me feel more comfortable with my asks and sharing my value towards the company. Needless to say, Brandi helped me have an effective conversation and my hard work was recognized by my managers and stakeholders in my career growth within the org.

All in all, Brandi is always enthusiastic and positive with helping each individual grow and she brings a beautiful and rare component in cheering on for a org and it's people. I believe that any company that has Brandi is equipped for success and creating a company structure that thrives with happy employees. - Stephanie Li

Human Resources Director

Watchpoint Logistics, Inc
12.2019 - 08.2020

Brandi Hudson and I collaborated on a number of executive projects and team building activities. She is a delight to work with - engaging, dependable, and easy to talk to. Brandi ensured members have access to training resources and tools to stay current with workplace policies and procedures. I am fortunate for the opportunity to learn from Brandi and the skills and experiences she shared. - Natasha Millare-Baker, Business Solutions Manager

It's rare that you come across someone as wonderful and personable as Brandi. I worked with Brandi Elizabeth Hudson for a little over a year. Brandi was brought in to replace an HR manager that was with the company for decades and was beloved. She had big shoes to fill, and she ended up a phenomenal successor. Brandi fit really well into the company culture. She introduced several programs to help employees health and well being. She helped advance the owners goal of being an employer of choice. She always sought to advance the goals of the company and stay consistent with the culture and mission.

Brandi's energy is infectious. Her programs continue to pay dividends for the employees and the company. Any company would be lucky to have her as their HR Manager.- Ritesh Chand Solutions Anaylst

Board Member

Women Who Thrive
07.2019 - 12.2023

HR Communications Manager

Lumity, Inc
01.2019 - 08.2019

Brandi is an amazing HR and Community professional! In less than a year she developed a national platform for HR professionals to connect, without the interference or requirement to be a member or client of a vendor! This is no easy feat and I'm happy to say I joined her amazing community! From day 1, Brandi was an amazing support to myself. She was able to give coaching advice and support me with HR issues when I needed someone outside of my organization for support.

I 1000% support Brandi in whatever organization she may end up. She is a gem that can provide a great amount of value to multiple roles in an organization.

Travis Hatfield, Sr. HRBP at SF Symphony

Senior Director of People & Culture

Blockchain Industries, Inc
01.2019 - 12.2018

Strategic Advisor

RALLY
07.2017 - 12.2017

Executive Assistant to SVP of Finance

NBA
04.2017 - 07.2017

Director of People and Culture/EA to C-Suite

TripleList
03.2016 - 04.2017

Brandi was one of the first people I met at TripleLift. She was extremely friendly and welcoming to me during our time working together. Brandi’s true talent as a people partner really lies in her ability to connect with you on a personal level. By doing so she builds trust effectively and quickly. I’m doing so she is able to step in to help with various matters. Thank you Brandi!! - Eddie Nguyen, Director of Partner Management

I worked with Brandi for the duration of her time at TripleLift. Having her run operations out of our HQ made our working environment palpably more enjoyable and productive. Brandi is not only reliable and responsive, she also proactively delivered things we didn't previously know we needed or wanted. She brings a range of experience and an action-oriented attitude that enables here to get an impressive amount of things done, even with limited resources in a startup environment. - Kevin Delie, Head of Sales APAC

HR Director/EA to C-Suite

Playdots
11.2014 - 11.2015

I worked with Brandi at Playdots, where she supported us as the Operations Lead. Brandi is exceptional. I never doubted that she would manage anything I gave her. She made my job and my life much easier by providing a very safe pair of hands. She's also extremely warm and personable and a real asset when it comes to managing the team. She added a lot of humanity to our company and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to work with her.I have no hesitation in recommending her. - Joe McDonagh, VP of Studio

Brandi was a complete pleasure to work with; she is charismatic, trustworthy, kind. She is motivated to increase employee morale and performance from day to day, and played an instrumental role in crafting Dots' culture. Her sensitivity and concern for others made her highly respected by all team members.

Brandi is also willing to go above and beyond for the team. A few months ago our engineer team needed a special mobile SIM card from abroad for testing purpose, she must have asked every person in Chinatown Manhattan, and eventually obtained one from a jewelry dealer! (I knew this story well because she asked me to go along with her as her translator.) The engineer team was super surprised and resolved the issue early.

I have no doubt that Brandi will be a great addition to your team, and I recommend her very highly!Ryan Posheng Wang, Senior Software Engineer

Brandi is an incredible asset to any executive team. Dedicated and meticulous, she handled Dot's executive matters with efficiency and professionalism. Brandi always jumped in energetically to help the team with whatever was need, no task was too large or too small for her. It was both a pleasure and an honor to work with Brandi! - Christian Calderon, VP of Marketing

Executive Assistant to Co-CEO

Reservoir Capital Group
03.2012 - 10.2014

Executive Assisstant to Managing Partners

Gotham Asset Management
03.2011 - 03.2012

Daily Operations and HR Manager

Corner Table Restaurants
01.2009 - 01.2011

Gallery Assistant

Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art
02.2007 - 01.2009

Corporate Trainer

Hillstone Restaurant Group
05.1999 - 08.2004

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Criticism and Conservation

State University of New York Empire State College
Remote
2014

Art Theory And Studio Art

Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Art History, Criticism, And Conservation

Southeastern Louisiana University
New Orleans, LA

Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • HR.com

Software

Paylocity

ADP

Microsoft Office Suite & 365

TriNet

Google Suite

Apple Suite

Freeform

UKG

Interests

Camping

Ballet and Modern Dance

Art History

Reading

TV & Movies

Beach

Quote

We are the cosmos made conscious and life is the means by which the universe understands itself
Brian Cox- Astrophysicist
Brandi Elizabeth Hudson