Kelly Evans
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Seasoned Executive Assistant with over 15 years of experience supporting C-suite executives and leadership teams across diverse sectors. Skilled in executive operations, calendar management, travel coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Known for delivering high-quality support and effectively managing priorities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Chief Programmes Officer
NESTA
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Delivered strategic executive support to senior leadership in one of the UK's leading innovation organizations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed complex executive calendars and high-level stakeholder relationships, prioritizing tasks to optimize leadership effectiveness.
- Prepared executive briefings, presentations, reports, and board documentation.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel, meeting logistics, and executive itineraries.
- Facilitated communication across executive teams, departments, and external partners.
- Handled highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Supported organizational strategy and program delivery by coordinating operational activities to enhance overall effectiveness.
Executive Assistant to Chief Programmes Officer & Chief Scientist
NESTA
01.2021 - 02.2024
Executive Assistant to Executive Director, Health Lab
NESTA
11.2016 - 01.2021
Personal Assistant to Innovation Director, Head of UK Innovation & Head of International Events
COMIC RELIEF
08.2008 - 11.2015
- Provided executive support to multiple senior leaders across innovation and international events teams.
- Managed complex calendars and correspondence to prioritize executive commitments effectively.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics for executives.
- Organized board meetings, prepared agendas, compiled briefing materials, and recorded minutes.
- Acted as primary liaison between executives and management teams, facilitating communication with external stakeholders.
- Maintained project tracking systems and administrative databases.
- Handled sensitive information securely and sensitive communications.
- Supported recruitment processes, including candidate screening and interview coordination.
- Supported international fundraising efforts and event initiatives.
Assistant Buyer
JANE NORMAN LTD
03.2007 - 07.2008
Buyer Administration Assistant – Audio & Vision
SIT-UP CHANNELS
03.2006 - 03.2007
WGSN-Edu Editor
WGSN
04.2003 - 06.2004
Education
BA (Hons) - Fashion History and Theory with Industrial Diploma
University of The Arts - Central Saint Martins
London, England01-2005
Skills
- Executive & C-Suite Support
- Board & Committee Support
- Stakeholder Management
- Executive Communications
- Strategic Project Support
- Meeting & Event Management
- Travel coordination
- Calendar management
- Expense Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- Zoom
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Board Administration
- AI Productivity Tools (ChatGPT, Google Gemini)
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Chief Programmes Officer
NESTA
02.2024 - 06.2026
Executive Assistant to Chief Programmes Officer & Chief Scientist
NESTA
01.2021 - 02.2024
Executive Assistant to Executive Director, Health Lab
NESTA
11.2016 - 01.2021
Personal Assistant to Innovation Director, Head of UK Innovation & Head of International Events
COMIC RELIEF
08.2008 - 11.2015
Assistant Buyer
JANE NORMAN LTD
03.2007 - 07.2008
Buyer Administration Assistant – Audio & Vision
SIT-UP CHANNELS
03.2006 - 03.2007
WGSN-Edu Editor
WGSN
04.2003 - 06.2004
BA (Hons) - Fashion History and Theory with Industrial Diploma
University of The Arts - Central Saint Martins