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Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Honors-Awards
PUBLICATION
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Courtney Martel

THE ANGIOGENESIS FOUNDATION
Lowell,USA

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Executive & Personal Assistant – Dr. William LiSr. Department Specialist – Engineering OperationsChief of StaffExecutive Assistant to the PresidentExecutive Assistant to the President/CEO

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Location:

Lowell, USABoston, MA

Open to relocation:

Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

$130000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leave
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience

High-impact Strategic Operator and Chief of Staff with extensive experience in science-driven and highly technical organizations, including Draper and The Angiogenesis Foundation. Expert in bridging the gap between high-level scientific vision and operational execution. Proven ability to pressure-test strategic trade-offs, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and serve as a sounding board for executive leadership in fast-growth, mission-critical environments. Deeply familiar with building technical infrastructure and managing enterprise-wide initiatives from whiteboard to execution.

Strategic leader with proven track record in driving organizational success and fostering team collaboration. Adept at developing and implementing high-impact strategies, ensuring operational excellence, and adapting to dynamic business environments. Strong communicator with expertise in project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering measurable results.

Work History

Executive & Personal Assistant – Dr. William Li

10 Months
THE ANGIOGENESIS FOUNDATION | 09.2025 - Current
  • Managed the CEO’s calendar, appointments, and daily flow by providing a detailed schedule and supporting documents.
  • Handled all business and personal domestic/international travel accommodations, flights, meeting coordination and provided detailed itineraries to maximize efficiency and ease of travel
  • Led confidential project management and household management with absolute discretion
  • Developed and implemented executive time-management system, optimizing calendar oversight for improved organization
  • Assisted CEO in professional relations management acting as the primary point of contact
  • Scheduled and coordinated personal and family appointments alongside household services to ensure seamless daily operations
  • Traveled (20%) to support business needs and maximize the CEO’s time

Sr. Department Specialist – Engineering Operations

3 Years 1 Month
DRAPER | 04.2022 - 05.2025
  • Operational staffing manager for Strategic Systems, Commercial Systems, and National Space & Security
  • Special Programs Operations, Staffing, Lab Management, and Operational Organization
  • Supported four Program Management Offices (PMOs), managing 2,100 technical staff to deliver engineering solutions across all programs and the entire engineering directorate
  • Managed human capital for five IDIQs across multiple task orders, ensuring timely engineering design output and staffing continuity for effective program execution
  • Led Engineering Design Center, managing $32 million budget to optimize digital tools, enterprise seat management, and vendor ecosystem

Chief of Staff

11 Years
THE ANGIOGENESIS FOUNDATION | 05.2014 - 05.2025
  • The trusted right hand to Dr. William Li, providing high-level executive support across all functions. Acted as primary point of contact for the Board, strategic investors, and global team members, ensuring clear communication, confidentiality, and seamless coordination across time zones.
  • Managed complex, ever-changing calendars, balancing strategic priorities, investor relations, media engagements, internal meetings, and international travel while ensuring smooth logistics through itinerary planning, visa procurement, and real-time adjustments. Prepared and submitted detailed expense reports aligned with standards.
  • Enhanced productivity of Executive Leadership Team by anticipating CEO’s operational needs, streamlining communication, and prioritizing time-sensitive matters. Maintained alignment on critical deliverables, ensured meeting preparedness, and kept leadership informed of commitments, milestones, and risks.
  • Refined internal workflows and operational systems to improve cross-functional coordination and increase accountability. Implemented scalable support solutions and standard operating procedures that contributed to organizational growth.

Executive Assistant to the President

2 Years
SAGE BANK | 01.2012 - 01.2014

Executive Assistant to the President/CEO

1 Year
NEURON ROBOTICS, LLC. | 01.2011 - 01.2012

Education

BA - Sociology & Anthropology

University of Massachusetts | North Dartmouth, MA | 01-2020
Cum Laude

Skills

Calendar management
Travel coordination
Time Management and Delegation
Confidential communication
Board communications
Stakeholder engagement
Project support
Event planning
Record management
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Adobe Suite
Tableau
Lucid
PeopleSoft
Dassault
Workday
Zoom
WebEx
SharePoint
etc.
Microsoft and Apple OS
IT support
Adaptive Problem Solving
Presentation skills

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Notary Public
  • DOD Secret Clearance
  • CPR/AED
  • OSHA 10 Hour

Honors-Awards

Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition

PUBLICATION

2019 Abstract 2225: Exosomes in plasma for protein based cancer biomarkers: A clinical research tool using UHPLC-MS” Cancer Res (2019) 79: 2225.https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM2019-2225

Timeline

Executive & Personal Assistant – Dr. William Li

THE ANGIOGENESIS FOUNDATION
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Sr. Department Specialist – Engineering Operations

DRAPER
04.2022 - 05.2025Read More

Chief of Staff

THE ANGIOGENESIS FOUNDATION
05.2014 - 05.2025Read More

Executive Assistant to the President

SAGE BANK
01.2012 - 01.2014Read More

Executive Assistant to the President/CEO

NEURON ROBOTICS, LLC.
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More

University of Massachusetts

BA from Sociology & Anthropology
Read More

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