Brittni Pierce
Dallas,TX
Summary
Versatile, detail-oriented, and accomplished professional with nearly 15 years of experience executing strategies alongside C-level Executives across numerous departments and industries with highly confidential and time-sensitive projects. Accustomed to working on multiple projects under strict deadlines in high pressured and fast-paced environments. Excels in project management, communication, executive support, and executing visions. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with a growth mindset. Recognized as someone who has a devout sense of loyalty coupled with a ‘get it done’ attitude and highly efficient work mode. Equipped with excellent communication skills, problem solving, work ethic, and possesses innate leadership abilities. Has a commendable record of accomplishment in academic and business functions, and absolute integrity towards the organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff
KLV Capital
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Acted as the private equity firm’s Chief of Staff, serving as key figure in starting up the private equity firm and readying it for launch into the market
- Worked hand in hand with Founder & CEO and prioritized daily activities across all business functions
- Led the marketing, communication, administrative, and HR functions of the business
- Oversaw & managed CEO’s complex schedule and helped prioritize workflow and meetings; supported business and personal schedule and projects for theCEO
- Arranged for business andpersonaltravel for the CEO and othersvia commercial or privatetransportation;domesticand international
- Organizedand prepared collateral for key stakeholder meetingsand speakingengagements
- Developed presentationsand messaging for keynote speakingengagementsfor CEO
- Oversawand managedall administrativeeffortsof thecompany
- Servedas initial point of contact for thebusinessfielding all incomingcalls andrequests
- Served as designated note taker in all company meetings, consolidating those into action items, distributing to relevant parties, and tracking their completion
- Built-out and managed CRM database
- Coordinated with legal counsel inpreparing andmanaging contractsand agreements for the company's and its portfolio
- Worked withaccountant toreconcileall monthly expenses, manage line of credit, and oversee monthly budget
- Facilitated collaborative projects between KLV portfolio companies by building appropriate teams to execute
- Assisted in initialreview of incoming deal flowfor potentialbusiness opportunities
- Enabled consistent communication with investors and shareholders by serving as initial point of contact, developing and implementing performance and updatereports,and scheduling necessary meetings andevents
- Oversawhiringof firms interns and managedtheir daily workloadand schedules
- Managed the launch of the KLV website and digital presence
- Served as interim Marketing Director at KLV portfolio company in the manufacturing space
- Lead effort to rebrand the company and update messaging, redesign website and all marketing collateral, launch new space at industry trade show, and prepare for new product launch.
Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Marketing
Ancor Capital Partners
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Led all marketing and communications efforts including developing and executing marketing strategies and projects for the private equity firm and its portfolio companies
- Served as the Chief of Staff for the Managing Partner, serving as first point of contact for all incoming inquiries and managing and prioritizing daily activities across all business functions
- Ensured Managing Partner is organized and prepared by overseeing complex scheduling, preparing collateral for meetings and speaking engagements, following up and tracking action items, initiating accurate communication, and overseeing administrative support on the daily tasksand projects
- Ensured consistent communication with investors and shareholders by providing quarterly and monthly reports on the companies’ performances
- Reviewed incoming deal flowto maximize potential businessopportunities aligned with the company’s goals
- Managed the PR efforts and press releases to ensure consistency in utilizing the company’s visual identity to promote the firm’s viewpoints and intellectual capital and continuously explore new ideas and effective strategies
- Liaised with investors and associates to develop powerful marketing outreach including press releases, media relations content, case studies, white papers,executive bios, corporate newsletter content, social media content,and speaking proposals
- Managed CRM database ensuring data accuracy for all related business activities
- Ensuredquality andcost-effectivedelivery of required deliverables by partnering with thirdparty services anddesigners
- Coordinated with legal counsel inpreparing andmanaging contractsand agreements for the company's and its portfolio
- Copyedited,proofread,andrevised allcommunications to produce persuasive presentationsand writtendocuments
- Planed and facilitated presence at industry related conferences for company and its portfolio
- Led effort to fully rebranded the company and created a ‘rebranding blueprint’ to leverage across businesses, including outlined process for revamping website, logo, messaging, workspace environment, and marketing collateral
- Revamped the investor relations communication stream by setting up investor portal, updating reporting packages and messaging platform, and establishing single point of contact to funnel all inquiries through
- Implementednewreporting software and dataroom to host secure documents to be shared with lenders and potential investors
- Facilitatedanddirected therecruitmentprocess for key positionsat the firm and in portfoliocompanies
- Supervised a team of personally sourced and vetted freelancers and 3rd party vendors to support the marketing department to ensure all deliverables are met
- Established relationship with PRfirmand negotiated agreementfor their services within thefirmand portfoliocompanies
- Improved the CIM proposal design formattobetter showcase the firm’s capabilities andposition in the market
- Managed the buildout newfacilities in Plano, TXand Ann Arbor,MIfor local portfoliocompany including location,budget, and design.
Project Specialist
ZAK Products
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Performed as the Chief of Staff to the Founder & CEO and managed special and confidential projects that primarily focused on analyzing prospective business opportunities, presentation development, marketing and communicationcampaigns,community engagement, and CEO and company branding
- Handled professional and personal projects outside ZAK as requiredforthe CEO
- Servedas the liaisonfor ZAK’sOfficial Partnership with NASCARandcoordinatedtracksideeventsfor ZAK Racing events
- PlannedtheCEO's speakingengagements, including liaising withvenues, andcreating presentationsand talkingpoints
- Created and designed detailedproposalsfor newbusinessopportunities
- Facilitated ‘ZAK-At-The-Pump’partnershipby installing over 50 stationpumpsandassociatedmarketing collateral
- Collaborated with Dallas Police Department for the ‘ZAK Backs the Blue’ wrapped NASCAR and facilitated efficient execution of the
- PR & media relations, collateral development, speech writing, and event coordination
- Spearheaded the development of thenew ZAK ProductCatalogand developeda strategicdistribution of theproducts
- Created marketing collateral materials for ZAK and its customers and managed ad campaigns for ZAK and CEO on social media
- Oversaw the progress of theonboarding processfor new hires andensuredthe fulfillment of the internshipprogram
- Trusted in maintaining theconfidentiality of allthe sensitive information, documents,or plansfor all the upcomingprojects
- Demonstratedexpertcommunication increating and issuing press releases and internal/externalcompany communications
- Oversawthe management of thecompany’s digitalassets library while also developingZAKBrand Guidelines
- Supplied full cross-functional supportand assisted on the implementationof ZAK GivesBack volunteeringprogram.
Business Development & Government Affairs Analyst
GKN Aerospace
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided executive support to the VP of Business Development, supported Strategic Plan development, and served as Government Affairs liaison for North America, coordinating state and local funding for manufacturing plants
- GKN is an international company and leading first tier supplier to the aerospace industry
- Providedexecutive supportto VPof BusinessDevelopment, including managing complex schedules &arranging frequent international travel
- Developed relationships withkey state and federal legislators, staff, and committees to effectively advocate the goals anddesiresof GKN
- Maintainedawareness of the aerospace anddefensemarketdynamics, trends &forecasts
- Supportedproposaland projectbidteam with RFI, RFQ & RFP submissions
- Responsible for building up detailed profile for each of GKN’s major competitors
- Generated presentations for internal and external customers, government agencies & conference speaking obligations
- Managed system for information sharing to provide easy access across the BD community for market and competitor intelligence, customer data, proposals, bid information,presentations & company overview material
- Supported government affairs efforts for North America including identifying funding & incentive capture opportunities for local, state & federalprograms;Ledand facilitated at thecompletion of application andapprovalprocessesfor incentives,funding & partnerships
- Responsiblefor tracking and analyzingtheperformance of governmentaffairs strategies & campaigns on an ongoing basis
- Developed relationships withkey state and federal legislators, staff & committees toeffectively advocatethegoals and desires of GKN
- Traveled to sites and meetingsas needed
- Represented GKN atexternal industry functions.
Executive Assistant
GKN Aerospace
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Executive AssistanttofiveSenior Vice Presidents including SVP of BusinessDevelopment,SVP of Commercial,SVP of Engineering,SVP of Human
- Resources, andSVP of GovernmentAccounting and provided direct support tothe CEO
- MaintainedExecutive’scalendars and schedules
- Coordinated domestic and international travel
- Processedall office invoicesand tracked departmentalexpenditures;handled expense reports and reconciledcredit cardpurchases
- Organized &facilitated large-scale conferences & meetings
- SupportedSpecial Security Advisors Board meetings
- Developed agendas, presentations & materialsfor conferences &meetings
- Drafted,proofread &distributed proposals, pressreleasesand memos
- Maintainedgroup organizational charts
- Facilitatednew hire orientationand documentation
- Supportedgovernment affairs departmentby completingand submittingapplicationsfor local, stateandfederal incentives
- Provided monthly reportingfor VP’sdepartments
- Worked withconfidential informationondaily basis, includinggovernmentregulated & ITAR restricted data
- Worked with international colleagues daily.
Executive Assistant
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Provided C-level Executive support to the founding President and Vice President
- Responsible for drafting and editing consulting proposals
- Confidential, detail-oriented work daily
- Provided executive support; created and maintained calendars and schedules, screened phone calls, coordinated travel
- Prepared, edited, and distributed proposals to potential clients
- Developed and distributed meeting agendas, documents, and memos
- Tracked requirements and renewal of professional licenses for individual employees and firm
- Processed and maintained certificates of insurance for the company
- Managed company season tickets for Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and Frisco Rough Riders
- Created Adobe Forms & digital filing system to streamline company processes
- Worked on assigned, confidential projects as needed.
English Language Instructor
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Lived overseas and taught English as a second language to adult students, including in-company classes to managers at businesses such as DHL, GE Money Bank, and TEVA
- Received Trinity TESOL Certification (Teaching English as Second Language)
- Developed instructional materials and implemented curriculum instruction to one-on-one and group classes
- Proofread and edited student writing samples and corrected grammar, spelling, and sentence structure errors
- Analyzed student’s spoken English and worked with them closely on pronunciation and phrasing and led students in improving their conversational skills by speakingfluently withproper pronunciation andaccent.
Executive Assistant
Granite Construction Company
02.2009 - 07.2013
- Delivered executive level support to Senior Vice President and Vice President at one of the nation’s largest infrastructure contractors
- Extensive work on drafting, proofreading, and editing executive level correspondence, proposals, and presentations
- Facilitated training and informational webinars
- Ensured confidentiality of the critical information with several departments daily
- Maintained Executive’s calendars and schedules
- Arranged domestic and international travel
- Drafted, proofread, and distributed documents and memos
- Reconciled expenses & processed invoices
- Created presentations for high-level meetings
- Created and managed reporting spreadsheets
- Maintained company org charts
- Answered and screened phone calls
- Developed electronic filing system
- Took and distributed meeting minutes and notes
- Organized and facilitated conferences and meetings
- Assisted in developing and maintaining company library, website and Intranet site (Sharepoint).
Education
Master of Science - Information Science
University of North Texas
2012
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Dallas Baptist University
2008
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2008
Skills
- Executive Support
- Proposal & Presentation Development
- Project Planning & Management
- Rebranding & Marketing Campaigns
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization Management
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Cross-Functional Projects
- Large Scale Event Planning
- Self-Motivated
- Operational Efficiency
Timeline
Chief of Staff
KLV Capital
08.2019 - 12.2021
Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Marketing
Ancor Capital Partners
02.2018 - 08.2019
Project Specialist
ZAK Products
04.2016 - 02.2018
Business Development & Government Affairs Analyst
GKN Aerospace
09.2014 - 04.2016
Executive Assistant
GKN Aerospace
02.2014 - 09.2014
Executive Assistant
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers
02.2014 - 09.2014
English Language Instructor
07.2013 - 12.2013
Executive Assistant
Granite Construction Company
02.2009 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Information Science
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Dallas Baptist University
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