Executive Administrative Assistant
Open To Work
Kari R. Furse
Microsoft Corporation
Portland,OR
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Executive Business AdministratorAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract Work
Location Preference
RemoteHybrid
Location:
Portland, OR
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$90000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work week
33
years of professional experience
Business administration professional prepared to excel in demanding executive environments. Proven ability to streamline administrative processes, enhancing efficiency and supporting organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently fostering team collaboration and achieving seamless results.
Work History
Executive Business Administrator
26 YearsAdministrative Assistant
2 Years 4 MonthsAdministrative Assistant
11 MonthsEducation
Certificate - Computer Applications, Claims Processing, Medical Terminology
BS Degree - Business Administration in Marketing
General Business
Skills
Skilled in Office 365 tools and features
Prioritization and scheduling
Collaborative teamwork
Effective communication skills
Problem-solving abilities
Flexible schedule
Calendar organization
Executive assistance
Coaching and guidance
Proficient in office productivity tools
Project coordination
Handling various project timelines
Event planning expertise
Corporate event planning
Effective project teamwork
Identification of effective practices
Client relations
Effective problem resolution
Proficient in managing multiple tasks
Clear and concise communication
Problem-solving skills
Proficient in organization techniques
Engaged listening
Flexibility in changing situations
Clear oral and written expression
Informed decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Cultivating strong partnerships
Effective team coordination
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Leadership development
Personal accountability
Collaborative teamwork skills
Schedule coordination
Accomplishments
- Trusted executive partner with deep experience supporting C-suite, vice president, general manager, and senior director-level leaders
- Strong operator who manages competing priorities, confidential information, complex calendars, travel, budgets, procurement, and stakeholder communications
- Experienced in using AI-enabled tools to streamline drafting, research, meeting preparation, action-item tracking, and administrative workflows
- Collaborative team leader who improves processes, supports onboarding, coordinates team engagement, and helps distributed teams work more effectively
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) – 2012 - present
- Advisory Council for the EA Summit at Administrative Professional Conference – 2016 - 2018
- Annual Global Professional Administrator’s Conference – 2011 - 2019
- Business support, leadership, and professional development conferences – 2000 - 2026
- Ongoing training in productivity tools, collaboration systems, internal operations platforms, and AI-enabled work practices – 2000 - present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Senior Management and Business Support
- Provide high-level executive support across operations, communications, calendar strategy, travel, briefing materials, and team priorities
- Serve as a lead resource for administrative staff, coordinating standards, onboarding, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day execution
- Support executive communications through email, documents, reports, presentations, meeting preparation, and AI-assisted drafting where appropriate
- Business Management and Finance
- Partner with chiefs of staff and business leaders to manage operating rhythms, planning cycles, leadership reviews, budgets, and priority tracking
- Managed multi-million-dollar purchase orders, procurement workflows, vendor coordination, forecasting, and reconciliation while maintaining policy compliance and timely processing
- Team Operations, Space Planning and People Support
- Lead executive office operations, translating business needs into clear processes, timelines, communications, and accountability routines
- Manage space planning, team moves, headcount updates, onboarding logistics, and shared knowledge resources
- Coordinate morale, engagement, professional development, and team well-being initiatives for distributed and virtual teams
- Use AI-enabled productivity tools to summarize information, organize action items, prepare meeting materials, and improve administrative workflows
- Event and Project Management
- Planned and executed executive offsites, leadership meetings, and team events, coordinating travel, venues, agendas, and on-site logistics for seamless delivery.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- United Way, Project lead for United Way Day of Caring, 1993, 2015
- Corporate Giving Campaign, Vice president-appointed campaign lead, 2000
- Boys & Girls Club, Parent Advisory Board and Ladies Night Out Fundraiser Committee Chair, 2007
- Girl Scouts of America, Troop Leader, Service Unit Team Member, 2001, 2005
Timeline
Executive Business Administrator
Microsoft Corporation
06.2000 - 06.2026Read More
Administrative Assistant
William M. Mercer, Inc
02.1998 - 06.2000Read More
Administrative Assistant
Sisters of Providence Health Plans of Washington
09.1993 - 08.1994Read More
Cabrillo Junior College
General Business
Read More
Humboldt State University
BS Degree from Business Administration in Marketing
Read More
Business Computer Training Institute
Certificate from Computer Applications, Claims Processing, Medical Terminology
Read More