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Jean Bair Davis

Provo

Summary

Accomplished and results-oriented C-level executive partner highly regarded for creating innovative solutions to complex business problems. Dedicated professional with 15+ years of experience within demanding, fast-paced and high-pressure environments. Recognized for leveraging high EQ and communications aptitude to work independently, as well as within effective team settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO JOEL C. PETERSON

Peterson Partners
02.2019 - 08.2023
  • Inbox and Communication Management: Triaged and tracked all incoming and outgoing communcation.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management on principal’s behalf.
  • Efficiently managed a highly complex, layered calendar. This included large and small internal meetings, Board meetings, outward facing meetings, off-sites, public events and travel.
  • Managed VIP travel logistics for executive travel to ensure timely, seamless and efficient trips.
  • Track meeting flow: agendas, presentations, action items and other meeting support.
  • Prepared reports and briefings to support the principals informed decision-making.
  • Lend assistance with Board correspondence, Board communications and Board relationships.
  • Supported principal's strategic initiatives with thorough research.
  • Act as point of contact for clients and other external partners
  • Improved document management and accessibility with creation of centralized digital repository.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Track daily expenses and prepare regular expense reports
  • Track important internal dates (employee recognition, anniversaries, birthdays, etc)
  • Other duties/projects as assigned
  • Mr. Peterson served as Chairman of the Board at JetBlue. He recently retired. He is a professor at the Stanford business school. He is also the founder and Managing Partner of Peterson Partners. https://www.petersonpartners.com/

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO ROBERT REDFORD

Sundance
01.1998 - 01.2015
  • Mediated communication between Mr. Redford and all of his companies.
  • Acted as main point of contact for all incoming business and personal requests.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
  • Maintained a complex calendar that included integrating commitments and requests from all companies, as well as personal agenda items
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
  • Planned and coordinated extensive foreign and domestic travel calendars
  • Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
  • Event planner: weddings, parties, and corporate event
  • Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
  • Tasked with tracking special projects, outstanding items, and requests to ensure timely completion

  • Hosted guests and acted as a liaison on behalf of Mr. Redford
  • Delivered insight regarding pressing issues and decisions

Education

Mathematics Study -

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Mathematics/Physics Study -

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Skills

  • C-Suite Leadership Expertise
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Project Tracking & Oversight
  • Meeting & Event Planning
  • Press\Media Relations
  • Email Inbox Management
  • Discretion
  • Confidentiality
  • Relationship builder/keeper
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
  • Document management
  • Google Suite
  • Project support
  • Canva \ Asana
  • Task prioritization
  • Calendar management
  • Problem solving
  • Meeting preparation
  • Communication skills
  • Travel coordination
  • Meeting planning
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Strong problem solver
  • Advanced MS office suite
  • Document preparation
  • Project management
  • Project oversight

Timeline

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO JOEL C. PETERSON

Peterson Partners
02.2019 - 08.2023

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO ROBERT REDFORD

Sundance
01.1998 - 01.2015

Mathematics/Physics Study -

Brigham Young University

Mathematics Study -

University of Utah

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