Kaleen Skersies

Work History

Splunk (Cisco)

08.2022 - Current

Manage core administrative functions and rhythm of business for the SVP's Office (ELT/C-Suite level); provide support for additional VPs
Assist the SVP and GTMO Leadership Team with strategic project planning; assign and track deliverables to drive accountability within leadership
Serve as the GTMO administrative leader; advise on strategy, communications, areas of opportunity, and development goals within the corporate wide executive assistant community
Provide mentorship and guidance for administrative assistants and GTMO colleagues, while participating in a formalized development program
Discretely assist with employee reorganization and integration planning; including, but not limited to the 2024 $28BB Cisco/Splunk acquisition
Coordinate with key leaders and stakeholders to ensure cross functional alignment of priorities, initiatives, enablement, and communication strategies
Develop, manage, and maintain standard operating procedures, communications, and reference material for org of 400+/- individuals
Work in conjunction with HR Business Partners, Finance Partners, and Communications Specialists to facilitate special projects, align on hiring needs, and track data

The Belle & Bottle Foundation

05.2022 - Current

Advise on strategic initiatives, goals, and marketing campaigns
Develop relationships to strengthen community involvement and fundraising initiatives

Esper

09.2021 - 06.2022

Employment ended due to RIF in June 2022
Managed all administrative aspects of the CEO's office, including but not limited to internal and external correspondence, calendar management, and travel coordination
Provided additional administrative support for the SVP of Engineering and CFO
Collaborated with various departments to meet the demands and needs of a fast-paced start-up; creating processes and procedures to ensure efficiency while scaling the business to 4x ARR
Assisted the CEO and Executive Leadership Team with strategic project planning and reported on the priorities and objectives
Assigned and tracked open items and due dates, while working with key stakeholders to determine status and helped ensure the achievement of each objective
Developed and maintained regular cadence and coordination of board of director meetings and necessary materials from the appropriate parties
Advised on cross functional projects with human resources and marketing teams to ensure the CEO's vision came to life; acted as a proxy when needed

Parcion Private Wealth

12.2020 - 09.2021

Maintained correspondence and complex calendaring on behalf of the CEO
Acted on behalf of the CEO in calls, meetings, and via multiple communication channels
Maintained an active seat on the leadership team, providing insight on strategy, marketing, operations, and internal communications
Worked in conjunction with the 3rd party marketing firm to maintain the CEO's marketing vision, project manage all marketing initiatives, and managed the internal marketing intern
Oversaw CEO's personal affairs and helped maintain three residential properties, including a new home purchase, construction projects, sourcing vendors, and handling insurance claims
Acted as a resource for all employees, and worked with department leads to establish SOPs and proper lines of communication with the CEO

Walls Property Management/Group

08.2017 - 06.2020

Collaborated with the leadership team to develop and achieve marketing and public relations objectives
Managed social media content creation, content calendar development, and community engagement across appropriate social media platforms
Created connections within the community for business opportunities and philanthropic engagements
Promoted, organized, and facilitated the Free Apartment Contest
Managed the CEO's calendar; ensuring meetings, lunches, events, philanthropic involvement, speaking engagements, and podcasts were arranged
Drafted correspondence and replied to RSVPs on behalf of the CEO; prepared and gathered meeting material and agendas for CEO
Extensive research for special projects including but not limited to sourcing new vendors, gathering bids, extensive destination/travel research, and gathering the proper documentation for the filing of a 501(c)(3)
Created and managed private events, overseeing invitations, guest lists, budget, catering, design, vendors, and venues
Documented and maintained vendor list and household manual; maintained household purchasing, inventory, and stocking, oversaw vendors for 6,000 square foot estate and boat on lakefront property

Private Family Offices

01.2010 - 08.2017

Oversaw daily management of multiple residences; documented and maintained the vendor list and household manual, managed the rotation of household staff and childcare as needed
Managed all purchasing, including, but not limited to, household inventory, personal shopping, and gifts
Manged the guest experience, including itineraries, reservations and activities, and preparation of the residence
Managed the Principal's personal calendar, scheduling travel arrangements, and expense reports
Served as the Project Manager for relocation projects, including timeline, packing, overseeing movers, purchasing new furnishings and overseeing the interior design process, managing vendors, and updating household manuals