Jessica Johnston
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced construction coordinator specializing in operational management and cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in regulatory compliance, event planning, and executive communication, delivering impactful stakeholder experiences and optimizing processes to support organizational objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Coordinator
Crescent communities
05.2022 - 07.2026
- Provided direct executive support to the President of Construction while coordinating priorities for six additional senior executives.
- Managed contractor licensing and regulatory compliance across seven states, ensuring accurate documentation and timely renewals.
- Tracked MWSBE compliance for city-funded projects, documenting and reporting to fulfill municipal grant requirements.
- Standardized processes to enhance operational effectiveness while fostering cross-functional collaboration across departments.
- Directed planning and execution of over 30 executive meetings and events annually, coordinating logistics for audiences up to 100 attendees.
- Oversaw planning and budget tracking for $150,000 in annual events, managing vendor coordination and financial reporting.
- Developed executive presentations, dashboards, reports, and agendas to support leadership decision-making and communication.
- Contributed to talent acquisition by participating in interviews and leading onboarding for approximately 20 new employees annually.
Executive assistant
eastdil secured
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated projects and managed budgeting, travel, and executive communications for senior executives to streamline operations.
- Organized travel arrangements and itineraries for senior executives smoothly.
- Maintained accurate reporting and transaction documentation for commercial real estate investment teams to support decision-making.
Administrative assistant
domicilium real estate
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed confidential financial documentation, facilitating communication between leadership, investors, vendors, and contractors.
- Led onboarding process for investors, employees, and clients, streamlining operations for a portfolio of over 300 residential properties.
office manager
State Farm
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Coordinated office operations, scheduling, onboarding, and client relationships to enhance support for agency leadership.
- Managed daily office operations and streamlined administrative tasks.
Education
Business Administration -
Central Piedmont Community College
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational improvement
- Event planning
- Vendor management
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- TimberScan
- Concur
Timeline
Construction Coordinator
Crescent communities
05.2022 - 07.2026
Executive assistant
eastdil secured
03.2020 - 05.2022
Administrative assistant
domicilium real estate
03.2018 - 03.2020
office manager
State Farm
04.2015 - 03.2018
Business Administration -
Central Piedmont Community College