Esme Kuhl (Plata)
Executive Assistant, PACE
Summary
Driven and resourceful Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience in high-level executive support, strategic project management, and handling confidential information with discretion. Highly proficient in coordinating complex travel arrangements, organizing large-scale events, and managing executive calendars for seamless operations. Proven expertise in executing strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and enhancing organizational efficiency in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Small Business Co-Owner
Ascent Realty LLC
Eagle, CO, United States
08.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Enhanced business operations for greater efficiency through streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the small business, overseeing personnel schedules and handling customer inquiries as needed.
Executive Assistant, Phosphate
Nutrien
Loveland, CO
11.2020 - 7 2024
- Orchestrated communication and administrative support for over 5,000 employees in the phosphate division, boosting operational efficiency by 50%.
- Revamped meeting procedures with focused scrum meetings, task prioritization, and resource allocation, slashing meeting duration by 30% and elevating ELT productivity.
- Optimized efficiency for three executives by streamlining email methods, calendar scheduling, and travel logistics, freeing up 50% more executive time.
- Masterminded executive, divisional, and facility events with meticulous detail, enhancing team building and inclusivity by 50%.
EAA to CIO, CHRO & SVP General Counsel
Robert Half - LogistiCare, LLC.
Cherry Creek, CO
5 2020 - 11.2020
- Enabled seamless cross-functional corporate collaboration using advanced virtual meeting technologies for over 5,000 employees in one of the nation's largest NEMT program managers.
- Spearheaded automation of routine administrative tasks, elevating overall operational efficiency by at least 30%.
EA to President & CEO and VP Marketing
Uncommon Solutions, Inc.
Greenwood Village, CO
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented and managed project management platforms like Click Dimensions and Dynamics 365, boosting ELT meeting efficiency by 30%.
- Synthesized big data sets to deliver actionable insights for executive decision-making, enhancing IT team turnaround by 20% for MSFT Gold competency renewals.
EA to President & CEO and VP, ED
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
Bowling Green, KY
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Streamlined executive reporting processes using Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint, cutting reporting preparation time by 50% and boosting data accessibility for strategic planning.
- Revamped Chamber handbooks, ELT calendars, and process manuals for the town of Bowling Green and its sister cities.
EAA to President & CEO
DSoft Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Crafted high-stakes presentations and reports using immersive visualization tools for government RFP projects, securing a $95M project win for the AFSPC MSCC IDIQ project.
- Safeguarded government-sensitive information and communications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity protocols and encryption methods.
Skills
Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
Travel Systems (Concur, CWT Travel and Amex GBT)
Presentations (Power Point, Keynote and Pro Presenter)
Video Conferencing (Teams, Slack and Zoom)
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
AI Software (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Grammerly, Google AI, Canva)
SharePoint and Salesforce
ABM & Email Marketing
Dynamics 365, Click Dimensions and CC-Assist
Website creation & maintenance (WordPress, WIX, Dreamweaver, Umbraco)
Certification
Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE)
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Small Business Co-Owner
Ascent Realty LLC
08.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant, Phosphate
Nutrien
11.2020 - 7 2024
EA to President & CEO and VP Marketing
Uncommon Solutions, Inc.
06.2019 - 03.2020
EA to President & CEO and VP, ED
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
10.2018 - 06.2019
EAA to President & CEO
DSoft Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2018
EAA to CIO, CHRO & SVP General Counsel
Robert Half - LogistiCare, LLC.
5 2020 - 11.2020
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridContinued Learning
- PACE Certified for 2 yrs
- In the process of obtaining CAP certification
- On 2011 Dean's List at Heartland Community College.
- Certificate for Taking Minutes 2019.
- Attended several Leadership Seminars and individual skill-set webinars and Economic Development Conference Classes.
- Attended HR classes and seminars through Employers Council.
- Taken several Microsoft webinars and online classes through MSFT Brainstorm.
References
Given upon request