Helene D. Wright
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Strategic Executive Business Partner and functioning as a Chief-of-Staff–level professional with 20+ years supporting global C-suite executives across Fortune 500, public, and nonprofit sectors. Expert in executive operations, organizational rhythm, and stakeholder engagement. Proven success in aligning executive priorities, optimizing processes, and driving operational excellence with discretion, precision, and measurable impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Business Partner – Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer
Two Degrees
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Supported the Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer in managing a global legal and corporate affairs function, overseeing executive priorities, confidential matters, and strategic initiatives.
- Managed a complex global calendar and coordinated high-stakes meetings across time zones, improving scheduling accuracy by 20%.
- Oversaw the rhythm of business (ROB), including business reviews, OKRs, and strategic planning sessions, aligning department operations with enterprise goals.
- Provided ad hoc and occasional executive support to the CEO, managing critical communications and ensuring alignment across leadership priorities.
- Served as board liaison, ensuring timely governance communications and deliverables for the executive and board of directors.
- Partnered with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Global Impact teams to streamline reporting processes, reducing response times by 25%.
- Created and implemented workflow systems that enhanced visibility across global legal teams, improving efficiency and collaboration.
Executive Assistant II – Director of Global Supply Chain Management
Amazon
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided high-level administrative support to the Director of Global Supply Chain Management, enabling on-time delivery of key initiatives supporting drone operations.
- Managed two senior executive calendars and coordinated international travel logistics, reducing scheduling conflicts by 30%.
- Supported planning, execution, and tracking of supply chain projects across cross-functional teams.
- Facilitated weekly operational meetings and generated reports to track project milestones and outcomes.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives that improved reporting accuracy and increased stakeholder alignment.
Global Digital Program Manager II – Training and Certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Led digital program operations for AWS Skill Builder, driving $64M in revenue growth across enterprise and mid-market customers in NAMER and LATAM.
- Managed the Rhythm of Business (ROB) annual calendar, aligning strategic reviews and operational planning across regions.
- Improved reporting efficiency by 40% through automation and streamlined data collection.
- Partnered with global stakeholders to define KPIs and deliver business reviews with actionable insights.
- Acted as Voice of the Customer, influencing product enhancements based on stakeholder feedback.
Lead Executive Assistant II – Vice President, Training and Certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw global operations for the VP of AWS Training & Certification, ensuring alignment of talent, goals, and strategy across 26 countries.
- Managed complex international travel, offsites, and high-impact leadership meetings, reducing logistical issues by 25%.
- Directed the Rhythm of Business (ROB) process, facilitating quarterly business reviews and talent discussions.
- Led a global team of 10 Executive Assistants, mentoring on best practices and optimizing administrative performance.
- Drove process improvements that enhanced executive communication flow and operational consistency.
Executive Assistant / Administrative Manager to VP
Valparaiso University
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed daily operations for Advancement & Strategic Initiatives, including budgeting, HR functions, and board communications.
- Coordinated donor events, council meetings, and fundraising initiatives, increasing donor engagement by 30%.
- Provided occasional high-level executive support to the President of the University, assisting with board reports, donor communications, and strategic events.
- Supervised five administrative staff, developing efficient processes and improving departmental performance.
Administrative Assistant II
Northwestern Medicine – Feinberg School of Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supported the Chief and faculty operations; managed CME reporting, budgeting, and faculty credentialing; coordinated academic events and conferences.
Administrative Assistant
AM Stabilizers Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated over $1.6M in global logistics operations, ensuring DOT and ISO 9000 compliance for international chemical shipments.
Executive Grievance & Appeals Technician / Administrative Assistant / Secretary to Senior Attorney
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Provided executive and legal administrative support to the Office of the President and Regulatory Affairs; prepared regulated filings and board reports; streamlined grievance workflows and compliance documentation.
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy (Public Service Leadership)
Capella University
M.A. - Criminal Justice
University of Detroit Mercy
B.A. - Human Resources/Legal Administration (Cum Laude)
University of Detroit Mercy
Skills
- Executive Operations
- Rhythm of Business (ROB)
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Governance & Board Liaison
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Optimization
- Global Calendar & Travel Management
- Budget & Compliance
- Communication Strategy
- Project Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Microsoft Office 365
- SharePoint
- Smartsheet
- Concur
- Workday
- SAP
- Salesforce
- Asana
- JIRA
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Teams
Timeline
Executive Business Partner – Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer
Two Degrees
05.2025 - 09.2025
Executive Assistant II – Director of Global Supply Chain Management
Amazon
06.2024 - 01.2025
Global Digital Program Manager II – Training and Certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
01.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Executive Assistant II – Vice President, Training and Certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
02.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant / Administrative Manager to VP
Valparaiso University
08.2017 - 06.2020
Administrative Assistant II
Northwestern Medicine – Feinberg School of Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2017
Administrative Assistant
AM Stabilizers Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Executive Grievance & Appeals Technician / Administrative Assistant / Secretary to Senior Attorney
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
01.2005 - 01.2012
M.A. - Criminal Justice
University of Detroit Mercy
B.A. - Human Resources/Legal Administration (Cum Laude)
University of Detroit Mercy
Ph.D. - Philosophy (Public Service Leadership)
Capella University
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