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JoAnna Jose

JoAnna Jose

Seattle,WA

Summary

Results-driven Executive Assistant turned Project Manager with expertise in executive support, resource planning, and project execution. Adept at optimizing workflows, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. Known for confident leadership, meticulous organization, and absolute discretion in handling sensitive information while ensuring successful outcomes for executives and organizations alike.




Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Green Juju
06.2024 - Current
  • Re-entered workforce in a part-time role focused on filing systems, state certification tracking, and compliance reporting. Applied project management practices to improve workflows and deliver efficient, timely results.

House Manager

Stay-At-Home Parent
09.2018 - Current
  • Following a company-wide layoff in 2018, I took on short-term contract work before pausing my career to support my family during COVID-19. During this time, I remained active through part-time administrative work to stay engaged professionally. I am now ready to re-enter the workforce full-time and bring my executive support and project management expertise to a new role.

Delivery Resource Manager - contract

Microsoft
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Partnered with international colleagues to influence resourcing strategies across enterprise projects. Supported workforce planning by evaluating staffing needs, optimizing resource mix, and contributing to readiness planning. Ensured alignment of talent with business priorities to meet organizational objectives.

Legal Executive Assistant - contract

F5
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Supported the global legal team with subsidiary management by organizing, tracking, and distributing confidential legal documents. Streamlined processes within the hCue system to ensure accurate, accessible records for international entities. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance standards while safeguarding sensitive information.

Resource Manager - contract

Filter, LLC
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Directed and optimized resource assignments across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery. Utilized internal tracking systems to monitor workloads, align skills to tasks, and oversee payroll and invoicing accuracy in partnership with accounting. Produced weekly and monthly client status reports, facilitated resolution of issues and conflicts, and maintained compliance on client deliverables and revenue. Built strong client relationships through proactive communication, conflict resolution, and transparent reporting, while effectively promoting Filter’s capabilities and delivery models.

Project Manager

Nordstrom
03.2012 - 03.2017
  • Coordinated end-to-end event projects, quickly mastering processes to manage requests from initiation to execution. Partnered with designers to define and deliver the event’s visual identity, ensuring alignment with brand and store teams. Oversaw logistics including booking and managing models, liaising with agencies under tight timelines, and addressing specialized vendor requests. Handled travel arrangements, housing, and expense management for staff, ensuring seamless event execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Executive Assistant

Initiative
06.2010 - 09.2011
  • Provided high-level administrative support to eight Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents across multiple departments. Oversaw complex calendar management, coordinated meetings, and booked extensive domestic and international travel. Managed expense reporting, reconciliations, and approvals while serving as a reliable day-to-day resource for executives. Ensured seamless communication and scheduling across teams while maintaining discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Education

Associate of Occupational Studies - Hospitality & Restaurant Management

California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Budget Management & Reconciliation
  • Meeting Planning
  • Event Coordination
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Resource Management & Allocation
  • Administrative Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Information confidentiality

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Green Juju
06.2024 - Current

Delivery Resource Manager - contract

Microsoft
09.2021 - 12.2021

House Manager

Stay-At-Home Parent
09.2018 - Current

Legal Executive Assistant - contract

F5
06.2018 - 09.2018

Resource Manager - contract

Filter, LLC
07.2017 - 05.2018

Project Manager

Nordstrom
03.2012 - 03.2017

Executive Assistant

Initiative
06.2010 - 09.2011

Associate of Occupational Studies - Hospitality & Restaurant Management

California Culinary Academy