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Danielle Taniguchi

Seattle

Summary

Operations professional with over 10 years of experience in executive support and process optimization. Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules, lead impactful meetings, and streamline workflows. Expertise in communication and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment of project outcomes with business objectives. Aiming to apply organizational skills in a Project Management capacity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant & Client Operations Manager

SoundView Advisors
Seattle
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed CEO calendar, communications, and special projects, ensuring seamless daily operations.
  • Led weekly staff meetings; tracked team deliverables, documented minutes, and ensured follow-through by aligning goals and determining key decision points amongst key stakeholders and project leaders.
  • Coordinated client meeting prep (agendas, data gathering, financial reports) and scheduling.
  • Oversaw client operations team: conducted performance reviews, streamlined workflows, and enhanced service delivery.
  • Assisted with financial documentation, including income statements, balance sheets, and client portfolios for 20+ client households with a total of $6-7m AUM.
  • Acted as cross-functional liaison between executives, team members, and clients.
  • Streamlined client operations team which resulted in increased efficiency, balanced workload, and more effective client support.

Administrator

Grace Church Seattle
Seattle
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Provided administrative, event, and communications support for all departments and ministries.
  • Managed bookkeeping, payroll, and budget coordination in collaboration with the church treasurer.
  • Maintained compliance records, employee files, and risk management documentation.
  • Designed and distributed newsletters, managed the website and social media, and trained volunteers.
  • Supported Sunday operations: volunteer coordination, order of worship prep, and facility oversight.

HR Compliance Lead

Starbucks Coffee Company
Seattle
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Partnered with vendors to ensure I-9 compliance for all North American hires.
  • Created SOPs and trained new store managers on employment verification and documentation standards.
  • Led cross-functional initiatives to improve compliance reporting processes.

Internal Transfers Specialist

Amazon
Seattle
07.2015 - 08.2017
  • Managed high-volume internal offer workflows across international and domestic teams.
  • Led process improvements for compensation, relocation, and contract generation across APAC.
  • Coordinated a global initiative to streamline international work contract processes.
  • Served as Regional Lead for APAC, collaborating with local HR on transfer policy and operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
01.2010

Skills

  • Communication and documentation
  • Executive support
  • Financial reporting
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Process optimization
  • Project coordination
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Stakeholder management
  • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • ADP and CMS tools
  • Salesforce and SAP

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Assistant & Client Operations Manager

SoundView Advisors
07.2024 - 07.2025

Administrator

Grace Church Seattle
04.2018 - 06.2022

HR Compliance Lead

Starbucks Coffee Company
08.2017 - 04.2018

Internal Transfers Specialist

Amazon
07.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

Seattle Pacific University