DeShandra Cullins

Assistant to Public Speaker, Pastor & Author (TD Jakes Ministries)
• Managed calendar, appearances, travel, and scheduled appointments for executive leadership, errands discreetly.
• Supported prayer ministry events, VIP communications, and vendor outreach.
• Maintained boundaries and protected time in high-pressure spaces.

• Qualifies under high-pressure, public-facing assistant work with spiritual alignment.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights and accommodations
• Prepared meeting agendas and took detailed minutes during discussions
• Assisted in organizing company events and team-building activities
• Prepared meeting agendas and materials to ensure productive discussions during board meetings or executive sessions.
• Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
• Oversaw office management tasks, including supply inventory, facilities maintenance, and vendor relations.
• Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
• Used discretion when handling confidential information.
• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
• Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
• Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Took notes and dictation at meetings.
• Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
• Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
• Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
• Facilitated effective communication between executives and their direct reports through timely correspondence management.
• Supported financial management processes by assisting with budget planning and expense tracking.
• Provided administrative support to enhance operational efficiency
• Conducted research to support decision-making processes

• Support for 8-Week ROOTS Healing & Product Development Program
  • Managed enrollment, tech support, onboarding for 15 women/month.
  • Researched speakers, managed weekly Zoom calls, and tracked progress.
• Project support, community building, and sensitive client relationship manager.
• Led cross-functional teams to improve program delivery and align initiatives with organizational goals.
• Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide updates on program progress.
• Analyzed program performance data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.

Founder & CEO of Healing & Branding Consultancy for Women of Faith
• Managed operations across 4 brands including You Good Sis, Battle Buddies Tribe, and Mama Rubye’s Home.
• Drafted investor/partner communications, scheduled meetings, and managed CRM.
• Oversaw client onboarding, logistics, and built systems from scratch.
• Balanced business operations with personal errands and travel logistics.

• Qualifies as high-level founder/EA-level systems & operations builder.

Managed complex calendars, optimizing scheduling for executive meetings and appointments.

• Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to company policies.
• Developed and maintained organizational systems for digital files, enhancing retrieval efficiency by 30%.
• Drafted and edited correspondence, maintaining professionalism and clarity in all communications.
• Implemented project management tools to streamline workflows, reducing turnaround times on deliverables.
• Trained new staff on administrative procedures, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
• Improved efficiency of administrative tasks by implementing organizational systems and automating processes.
• Conducted research to support strategic initiatives, providing actionable insights for decision-making processes.
• Facilitated positive relationships between executives, clients, staff, vendors, partners, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Supported executives in decision-making processes with thorough research and data analysis.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals, facilitating clear communication among stakeholders.
• Managed sensitive information and maintained confidentiality by implementing secure filing systems.
• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
• Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.