Claudine Voznick
La Cañada Flintridge,CA
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director and Owner
L'école Française D'Altadena
07.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teacher teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency of an afterschool program.
- Mentored staff by fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed neighborhood needs and trends to inform decision-making, aligning organizational goals with emerging opportunities for growth to help parents navigate a French language program.
- Collaborated with teachers at the Altadena Arts Magnet school to define strategic French education objectives, ensuring alignment with the school's vision and my own mission statements.
- Developed and implemented French inspired educational programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes for the strength of the families enrolled in a French program.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for all involved in the education process through open lines of communication and transparent decision making.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
Sample Return Lander (SRL) – Project Staff Assistant
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Secondary support and point of contact for MSR Lead Staff Assistant supporting Richard Cook, the MSR Campaign Manager.
- Managed and processed extremely high volumes of International travel for the team
- Oversaw conference room maintenance, negotiating, calendar provisioning, and setting up WebEx and Teams meetings
- Managed heavy calendars and support for the Section Management, SRH, CCRS and ASPIRE TEAM.
- Spearhead projects, e.g., navigating the Phase Calendar, hosting and managing the decks and meetings for all MMRs, PDRs and ad hoc meetings
- Collaborated with other Section Staff Assistants in our Service Centers, triangulating the meetings between Goddard, Lockheed and MSFC
- Responsible for coordinating events for the Project, including Manager Off-sites, Town Halls, Holiday Party, Targeted Point Off-sites, as well as moral boosting type events such as Marsde-Gras and Marsgiving, etc.
- Submitted and coordinated all Facilities Service Requests for office moves and re-configurations for the team including facilitating moves when part of our team relocated to Building 171
- Assisted with on-boarding of new personnel, to ensure that new employees were set up with any logistical matters needed, so that they may hit the ground running upon their first day of arrival
Section 3516 – Section Staff Assistant
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided administrative support to the Section Management as well as three specific Group Supervisors and their teams.
- Managed (approximately 20 p-cards and 2 Requisitions annually) P-Cards, Requisitions and i-Procurement for the section
- Handled domestic and foreign travel logistics and the subsequent expense reports, in accordance with NASA standards and regulations. Over time I’ve become one of the subject matter experts on UFO and ANF due diligence
- Responsible for conference room maintenance, calendar provisioning, and setting up WebEx meetings
- Heavy calendar coordinating and support for the Section Management
- Spearhead projects, e.g., navigating the Section Strategy Meetings, collecting the data on Quantity and Quality Metrics for On-Time Deliverables, Piloting the IT Data share/research project on the implementation of Alfresco, producing the Annual Customer Feedback Survey as well as other surveys throughout the year, representing the section as the LMS Administrator for any/all needs, coordinating hospitality for any/all life events/needs of our section colleagues
- Event coordinator for the Section’s annual events (Manager Off-Sites, Town Halls, Summer BBQ, Holiday Party, Target Point Off-sites, etc)
- Submit and coordinate all Facilities Service Requests for office moves and re-configurations as it pertains to the Section Management in Building 125
- Assist the on-boarding of new personnel, ensuring employee is set up and ready to go upon their first day of arrival
Executive Assistant to Chief Investment Officer
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INVESTMENT OFFICE
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Manage the Chief Investment Officer’s busy calendar including extensive domestic and international travel arrangements
- Provided consistent, concierge-level support
- Manage sensitive and confidential interactions between principal and public and private companies for the endowment
- Prepare and edit memos, reports and Power Point presentations
- Accountant /Administrator for annual budget and monthly reconciliations therein for university compliance
- Assist in all HR activities for the management and supervision of student workers and interns
- Track and submit monthly expense reimbursement requests
Executive Assistant
THE NORA JOHNSON FAMILY OFFICE
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Manage office affairs of the family and VIP guests by providing highly confidential, concierge-level support
- Manage busy calendar including extensive domestic and international travel arrangements
- Manage sensitive and confidential interactions between principal and public and private companies
- Prepare and edit memos, reports and Power Point presentations
- Private Foundation Accountant/Administrator including foundation letters, donations, political contributions and reconciliations for tax and compliance
- Manage multiple properties: repairs and maintenance, budget oversight and supervision of property employees
- Track and submit monthly expense reimbursement requests
Executive Assistant to a Partner
GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed Partner’s heavy meeting schedule and provided daily personal and corporate administrative support
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to enhance collaboration.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems for sensitive information.
- Coordinated logistics for high-level meetings, ensuring all materials were prepared in advance.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Managed complex scheduling and calendar coordination for senior executives.
Executive Assistant / Human Resources Manager / Office and Operations Manager / Partner Relations Manager
JMB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
01.2001 - 02.2007
- Evaluated thrift conversion investment opportunities based on Portfolio Manager’s criteria.
- Ensured compliance with investment criteria for Portfolio Manager’s Private Placement Investments, etc.
- Compiled daily trade information using Advent portfolio management and accounting software.
- Reconciled trade breaks with Prime Brokers and monitored Blue Sky standings for investors.
- Liaison between clients and fund managers, providing fund performance and investor balance.
- Reviewed and approved external communications of reports to shareholders.
- Served as point person in IT internal controls and problem management
- Directed setup of Bloomberg Services, backup procedures and RDA (remote desk access)
- Designed employee benefit plans – health, dental, vision, 401(k) and supplemental benefits.
- Handled all HR activities and ensured company’s compliance with HR laws.
Education
Associate of Arts - French
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mt. St. Mary’s College
01.2004
Skills
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- People management & Operations management
- Creativity and innovation & Teamwork collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Business administration & Business development
Certification
Former Certified California State Notary Public, Concur Travel, JPLID, Alfresco, WIKI, LMS, Oracle, all Microsoft Platforms
Languages
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Cooking
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Hiking
- Camping
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a AYSO Referee
- Volunteering, St Bede the Venerable Catholic Churgh, American Red Cross, Altadena Arts Magnet, PTA
- Enjoy creating and following travel blogs and vlogs
- Mindfulness Practices
Timeline
Director and Owner
L'école Française D'Altadena
07.2024 - Current
Sample Return Lander (SRL) – Project Staff Assistant
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
07.2021 - 04.2024
Section 3516 – Section Staff Assistant
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
12.2018 - 07.2021
Executive Assistant to Chief Investment Officer
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INVESTMENT OFFICE
01.2015 - 01.2018
Executive Assistant
THE NORA JOHNSON FAMILY OFFICE
01.2009 - 01.2015
Executive Assistant to a Partner
GOLDMAN SACHS & COMPANY
01.2007 - 01.2009
Executive Assistant / Human Resources Manager / Office and Operations Manager / Partner Relations Manager
JMB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
01.2001 - 02.2007
Associate of Arts - French
Pasadena City College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Personal and Current Interests
Certified Belayer, Yogi, e-biker, reading great books, writing personal poetry