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Lauren Zachry

Lauren Zachry

Montgomery,TX

Summary

Highly driven and resourceful professional with over 10 years of experience assisting high-achieving executives and businesses. Consistently delivers high-quality work ethic, professional demeanor, and great initiative. Expert in travel and account management, expense tracking, and schedule coordination. Utilizes exceptional communication and organizational skills to assist the executive team in meeting company and project goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

LyondellBasell
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Improved information flow between departments by serving as a liaison between the Vice President and other executives or team members.
  • Streamlined communication for the Executive Vice President by handling phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
  • Reduced meeting preparation time by creating agendas, gathering relevant materials, and setting up conference rooms.
  • Enabled timely decision-making with accurate record-keeping of meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up tasks as well as additional notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by seamlessly adjusting to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on long-term goals set forth by the Executive Vice President.
  • Served as an essential point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and effective communication between parties.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.

Director of Operations

BLK SHP, Inc
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported the Founder and CEO at executive level on all finance and business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Worked in collaboration with the company Experiences Director and media team to create monumental events that represented the company brand and deliver world class experiences
  • Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
  • Plan, coordinate, and deliver domestic and international travel itineraries for all C-level executives in the company
  • Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
  • Led cross-functional teams to address critical operational challenges, fostering collaborative approach that leveraged diverse skills and perspectives.
  • Successfully planned, managed, and executed a company and celebrity tour in Los Angeles on one of the famous Willie Nelson tour buses called 'Me and Paul.'
  • Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Worked as a producer on the company film documentary called 'The BLK SHP Story.'

Executive Assistant to the President

Medical Edge Recruitment
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Served in a critical support role to the President, impacting effectiveness of leadership as well as serving as a member of the executive leadership team
  • Planned, coordinated, and managed leadership and company retreats, holiday parties, team building activities, and fun committee events.
  • Managed the president's company calendar as well as coordinated executive leadership meetings and agendas.
  • Created and presented high-level materials for QBR, KPI and all other business- related meeting items. Additionally assisted in preparation and projection of annual department budget as requested.
  • Arranged all domestic/international travel as required for the President and other senior executives. Special experience in planning global travel itineraries for companywide incentive trips.
  • Assisted the President as account manager on 2nd highest revenue generating client account, bringing in over $400k in revenue per month.
  • Successful with contract procurement, retention, and maintaining client relationships including attendance in quarterly visits and business reviews.
  • Developed new client business processes and trained internal recruitment staff and team regions, resulting in 30% decrease in loss of revenue.

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Sharewell Hdd
04.2016 - 03.2021
  • Supported all senior executives acting as gatekeeper and actively communicated with all domestic and international customers.
  • Assisted in the account management and maintenance of keeping healthy client relationships by research and execution of client needs.
  • Planned and coordinated company events, parties, business lunches, and ad hoc events as needed.
  • Assisted in the creation and distribution of new marketing materials as needed by the business.
  • Increased office efficiency by maintaining organized filing systems and updating database records.
  • Utilized skills in the company rental tool management system, contributing to the specific business line of $12-19 million annually.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Worked closely with customers and vendors in establishing lines of credit as well as review of contracts
  • Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
  • Optimized use of available resources with thorough budget management for office supplies, travel expenses, and event planning costs.

Front of House Manager/Bartender

Tailgator's Pub and Grill
03.2009 - 03.2016
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the establishment, ensuring compliance with health codes and regulations.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, reconciling daily sales reports, and maintaining accurate records for financial reporting purposes.
  • Managed approximately 60 employees while scheduling and hiring for 3 store locations and on call 24 hours a day
  • Overseeing of kitchen staff and ensuring precision in produce inventory, supply orders, and fast, efficient cook times.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely to minimize waste while keeping costs under control through careful planning and purchasing decisions.
  • Implemented successful marketing campaigns to increase patronage during traditionally slow periods or off-peak hours.

Education

Post Graduate Study -

South Texas College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Tx
01.2011

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Scheduling & Calendar management
  • Travel Planning & Coordination
  • Vendor & CRM Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Event Coordination
  • Operations/Project Management
  • Business Administration
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Awards

Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award (2019)

  • Presented the Health and Services Division Volunteer Award by Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Dale Wainwright and TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier.
  • 1 of 6 organizations and 16 individuals from across the state recognized for efforts to help offenders, those who are on parole or probation, and rehabilitation programs.

Community Service

  • WINGS Ministries (2015 - Present): Served women at risk and/or marginalized who are in residential recovery for drug and alcohol addiction by teaching work and life skills, offering hope for a transformed life. The women may have been homeless, may have been or are currently incarcerated, and may have been victims of human trafficking. Continue to serve as a guest speaker at end of program modules.
  • Houston Admin Awards (2023-Present): Serve as a judge for the Houston Admin Awards, a public celebration of administrative excellence reserved for extraordinary administrative professionals serving as executive assistants, administrative assistants, office managers, and any professional serving in an administrative capacity, a profession which is represented by over 100 job titles. Recently invited to serve as a board member and contribute to expanding projects and initiatives within the organization.
  • DIAS Global Women's United Power Summit (2023): Personally invited to attend as a guest speaker to the November 2023 Power Summit on Visionary Leadership in Paris, France. Theme being 'Transforming Women's Power: Toward a Re-Vision of Women Leadership.'

Work Availability

monday
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Affiliations

  • WINGS Ministries
  • Houston Admin Awards

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract WorkPart TimeFull Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offCareer advancement

Quote

One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.
André Gide

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

LyondellBasell
09.2023 - 09.2024

Director of Operations

BLK SHP, Inc
02.2023 - 08.2023

Executive Assistant to the President

Medical Edge Recruitment
04.2021 - 02.2023

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Sharewell Hdd
04.2016 - 03.2021

Front of House Manager/Bartender

Tailgator's Pub and Grill
03.2009 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

Post Graduate Study -

South Texas College of Law

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