LAURNAN BALABAN
Foster City,CA
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record, excelling in project management and strategic planning. Adept at fostering team collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and relationship building. Skilled in utilizing Google Suite, Microsoft Office, AI and Coda to streamline processes and deliver impactful results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the CPO and General Counsel
Nextdoor
San Francisco, California
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Executed project management for two AI initiatives, ensuring materials readiness and logistics alignment.
- Facilitated team meetings by managing agendas, note-taking, and tracking action items.
- Utilized AI platforms for efficient meeting documentation, email drafting, agenda creation, and document refinement.
- Coordinated team events for People and Counsel teams to enhance collaboration.
- Led subpoena requests by locating and providing necessary information to Law Enforcement.
- Oversaw management of Insertion Orders, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and contracts in Ironclad to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Served as liaison for Board of Directors, coordinating meeting schedules, logistics, and agenda development with General Counsel.
- Streamlined calendar management and scheduling for long-range planning of milestones and deliverables.
- Performed administrative tasks including agenda management, travel coordination, and expense tracking.
Executive Assistant to the CFO
Nextdoor
San Francisco, California
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated logistics for live earnings calls with CEO's office.
- Created weekly email updates summarizing upcoming milestone meetings and deliverables.
- Managed team agendas to ensure efficient meeting preparation.
- Assisted in project management for migration between travel platforms.
- Organized meeting materials for executive sessions to improve operational efficiency.
- Reviewed expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Streamlined calendar management and scheduling for long-range planning of milestones and deliverables.
- Performed administrative tasks including agenda management, travel coordination, and expense tracking.
Executive Assistant to the Head of Product
Nextdoor
San Francisco, California
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Created and maintained Coda documents for executive and product teams.
- Managed team agendas to ensure efficient meeting preparation.
- Coordinated offsite meetings for Product Leadership Team, managing travel arrangements and agendas.
- Ensured timely completion of action items across multiple teams.
- Developed comprehensive event dossiers for executives, including bios and meeting objectives.
- Provided administrative support to Head of Business Development through effective calendar management.
- Streamlined calendar management and scheduling for long-range planning of milestones and deliverables.
- Performed administrative tasks including agenda management, travel coordination, and expense tracking.
Executive Assistant to SVP of Corporate Finance
Gap, Inc
San Francisco, USA
02.2017 - 07.2023
- Coordinated meeting logistics with CFO and CEO for live earnings calls and investor call-backs.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through close collaboration with team members.
- Edited presentations for board and investor meetings to enhance clarity and accuracy.
- Organized meeting materials for executive-led sessions to improve operational efficiency.
- Streamlined calendar management and scheduling for long-range planning of milestones and deliverables.
- Performed administrative tasks including agenda management, travel coordination, and expense tracking.
Executive Assistant to the CFO/Head of International
Old Navy
San Francisco, USA
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Coordinated cross-functional meetings across multiple time zones and departments.
- Generated daily financial reports for CFO review and analysis.
- Managed deadlines, meetings, and calendar conflicts to optimize productivity.
- Performed administrative tasks including agenda management, travel coordination, and expense tracking.
Executive Assistant to the CMO
Old Navy
San Francisco, USA
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Performed administrative tasks for the CMO and 2 Marketing VP's including agenda management, travel coordination, and expense tracking.
- Developed and managed agendas for staff meetings and Marketing team town halls.
- Facilitated large-scale meetings with Senior Leadership Team focused on Marketing outputs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hookset, NH04.2020
Skills
- Decision making and proactive problem solving
- Google Suite, Microsoft Office and Coda
- Effective communication skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the CPO and General Counsel
Nextdoor
01.2025 - 07.2025
Executive Assistant to the CFO
Nextdoor
11.2023 - 03.2025
Executive Assistant to the Head of Product
Nextdoor
07.2022 - 11.2023
Executive Assistant to SVP of Corporate Finance
Gap, Inc
02.2017 - 07.2023
Executive Assistant to the CFO/Head of International
Old Navy
04.2016 - 03.2018
Executive Assistant to the CMO
Old Navy
02.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
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