Donna Schooley
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong diplomacy skills. I have experience in public relations and marketing. I support executive leadership by managing their schedules and handling confidential information effectively. I focus on team collaboration and meeting changing business needs through quick communication and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant/Events Manager
First Citizens Wealth (Formally SVB Private)
01.2014 - Current
- Current Position:
Supporting the Head of NorCal Wealth and the Wealth Sales Team (2023 - Present) - Previous Positions:
Supported the Chief of Staff and co-supported the President of SVB Private (2019 - 2023)
Supported the SVB Operations Team (2014 - 2019) - Key Responsibilities:
- Managing executive calendars and scheduling team meetings
- Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries
- Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
- Managing NorCal Wealth client events
- Processing travel expenses for executives
- Managing the executive inbox and broader communications
-Coordinating team offsite events and company-wide meetings, including managing agendas
Marketing Specialist/Event Coordinator/EA to Head of Marketing
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Managed CMO's calendar, expense reports and travel
- Managed Team Events
- Partnered with Events Team for SVB Events
- Coordinated SVB Enterprise Rebranding Events with regional offices and admins
- Updated SVB.com as required
- Managed the SVB Gift Store
- Complied with vendor management process
- Liaised between internal creative teams and agencies for branding ideas, graphic designs and promotional materials
Team Coordinator for the Electronic Systems Group
SVB Alliant
05.2004 - 02.2005
- Supported Mergers and Acquisitions Team, Division of SVB Financial Group
- Managed closing dinners and events
- Worked closely with legal teams and completed closing M&A agreements
- Coordinated with Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, and Analysts during the entire M&A process.
Marketing Communications Specialist (PR Team)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
05.1999 - 09.2003
- Co-coordinated all Public Relations events with internal and external PR agencies and consultants
- Managed the News Management Team meeting, PR calendar proposals, media database and kits
- Issued press releases quarterly over PR Newswire
- Coordinated all press activities at press and analyst events e.g. DAC conferences in Vegas once a year
- Managed the Newsroom on Cadence.com
Education
BS - Consumer Sciences (3 Units Away)
San Francisco State University
Marketing, Business Management -
De Anza College
Cupertino, CAHigh School Diploma -
Homestead High School
Cupertino, CAAdvance Social Media -
UCSC
Santa Clara, CA01-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom Platform
- Splash Marketing
- Google Workspace
- AI to be more efficient
- Quick problem solver, analytical and fast learner
For Fun
I grew up in the Bay Area and often visit my family in Colorado. I hike, swim and do yoga when I can. I have always been curious about technology and follow AI influencers on social media. In general I'm passionate about working with companies that assist in the growth of tech firms.
Timeline
Executive Assistant/Events Manager
First Citizens Wealth (Formally SVB Private)
01.2014 - Current
Marketing Specialist/Event Coordinator/EA to Head of Marketing
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
01.2005 - 01.2014
Team Coordinator for the Electronic Systems Group
SVB Alliant
05.2004 - 02.2005
Marketing Communications Specialist (PR Team)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
05.1999 - 09.2003
BS - Consumer Sciences (3 Units Away)
San Francisco State University
Marketing, Business Management -
De Anza College
High School Diploma -
Homestead High School
Advance Social Media -
UCSC
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