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Certification
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Essence Stanford

Summary

Dedicated executive professional with 8 years supporting C-level executives with a variety of project management, event planning, travel/expense management, scheduling/calendar management, meeting notation, diversity, equity and inclusion, and administrative operations. I am highly adaptive, attentive to detail, organized, and efficient. Recently obtained a Project Management Certification (PMP). Innovative, collaborative and energetic leader with over 10 years of experience optimizing productivity, efficiency and delivering service quality across various industries. Talented in the development and successful implementation of newly designed policies and procedures. Skilled in analyzing staffing needs and creating effective solutions that result in maximized efficiency and reduction of overhead costs. Exceptional interpersonal capabilities that cultivate positive relationships with clients, staff, and executive leadership.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant

Cruise
Remote
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Managed the daily operations of 3 teams within the People Function
  • Oversaw, managed and ensured compliance and policies within the function and org
  • Worked cross-functionally with other teams within operations and the overall business and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders.

Chief of Staff

RMI
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed talent acquisition at all levels: non-exempt to senior executive utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS) and social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, and Indeed
  • Lead teams across the business and oversaw operations from recruiting, hiring, onboarding to supervision of 20 staff members
  • Furthermore, orchestrated people team onsites with 100 plus attendees.

Executive Virtual Assistant

Carey Mason
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided executive support including calendar management, meeting attendance and note-taking, scheduling meetings, sending meeting reminders, agenda coordination and preparation, and organization of files and documents.

Executive Business Assistant

MOD
Denver
11.2020 - 03.2023
  • Performed various administrative tasks including sending seller updates for business listings, social media management, using sales navigator tool, managing email blasts, creating newsletters, and coordinating events.

Executive Assistant

Visit Denver
Denver
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed executive calendars, meeting notation and execution, agenda preparation, expense submission, project management, coordination of events, and coordination of diversity, equity, and inclusion meetings.

Executive Assistant

Fastaff/USNursing
Greenwood Village
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted company executives with travel arrangements, managed calendars, scheduled appointments, maintained official corporate records, and provided project management support.

Executive Assistant

The Alternative Board
Westminster
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Performed administrative tasks including calendar management, drafting correspondence, support for the Board of Directors, maintaining corporate records, and providing project management support.

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

NCADV
Denver
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided executive support including scheduling/organizing CEO & President's calendar, prepping financial statements, answering phone calls, bookkeeping/tracking donations, researching and conducting data, making travel arrangements, and performing various office duties.

Administrative Assistant

Davita
Denver
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Performed various administrative tasks including building and maintaining relationships, identifying problems and proposing solutions, improving processes/programs, organizing meetings, submitting expenses, and ensuring data integrity.

Teammate Support Specialist

Davita
Denver
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided customer support, coordinated with teams across the enterprise, handled special administrative projects, supported talent management programs, and maintained relationships with stakeholders.

Residential Counselor

Arapaho Douglas Mental Health
Littleton
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Monitored clinical milieu, interacted with clients, facilitated groups, assisted with admission and discharge, participated in crisis management, ensured timely documentation, and followed all clinical policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -

University of Northern Colorado
05.2015

Skills

  • Communication
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Canva
  • MailChimp
  • Concur
  • Raiser's Edge
  • OneNote
  • OneDrive

Websites

Certification

Project Management Professional, 07/01/22, 09/01/22, The Project Management Professional (PMP) is the world's leading project management certification. Now including predictive, agile and hybrid approaches, the PMP proves project leadership experience and expertise in any way of working. It supercharges careers for project leaders across industries and helps organizations find the people they need to work smarter and perform better.

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Cruise
01.2022 - 02.2024

Chief of Staff

RMI
01.2022 - 06.2023

Executive Assistant

Visit Denver
06.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Assistant

Fastaff/USNursing
04.2021 - 10.2021

Executive Virtual Assistant

Carey Mason
02.2021 - 03.2023

Executive Business Assistant

MOD
11.2020 - 03.2023

Executive Assistant

The Alternative Board
07.2020 - 02.2021

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

NCADV
07.2019 - 06.2020

Administrative Assistant

Davita
02.2019 - 07.2019

Teammate Support Specialist

Davita
02.2018 - 02.2019

Residential Counselor

Arapaho Douglas Mental Health
06.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -

University of Northern Colorado
Essence Stanford