Leslie Ulwelling
Tigard,OR
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with extensive experience at Nike, Inc., adept at managing complex calendars and coordinating high-stakes events. Proven track record in confidential communication and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring seamless transitions and maximizing executive productivity. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Adam Sealey
Nike, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Corporate Information Security, Risk, and Compliance, in a highly confidential and demanding environment.
- Continuously monitor the VP’s email inbox, and flag or communicate priority emails.
- Schedule and manage complex meetings across difficult calendars, and multiple time zones.
- Attend confidential meetings, and provide notes and action items to the leadership team.
- Scheduled appointments for executive with external parties such as vendors or suppliers.
Executive Assistant to James Healey
Nike, Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Provided high-level administrative support to the VP of Digital Product in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Scheduled and managed complex meetings across difficult calendars, and multiple time zones.
- Balanced conflicting priorities and deadlines to maximize the VP’s productivity.
- Responsible for organizing department-wide events, including a quarterly leadership meeting.
- Provided leadership for the Digital Product administrative staff, including hiring, training, career planning, and serving as a general resource and mentor.
- Collaborated with GPS and NDP admins to ensure the prioritization of space needs.
Executive Assistant to Nitesh Sharan
Nike, Inc.
10.2019 - 02.2020
- I sat on the executive floor, providing interim maternity leave coverage for the VP of Investor Relations while I was between leaders.
Executive Assistant to Michael Martin
Nike, Inc.
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered high-level administrative support for VP of Digital Product in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated executive travel, including complex corporate jet trip to Israel and EHQ.
- Managed heavy calendaring and meeting logistics to optimize schedules.
- Organized department-wide events, including annual leadership summit.
- Facilitated Michael’s successful transition to new role in China.
Executive Assistant to Iris Yen
Nike, Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Onboarded Iris as the VP of Corporate Strategy and Development, ensuring a seamless transition.
- Scheduled meetings and prepared reference documents in preparation for her start date.
- Coordinated logistics for CSR, SPKO, and ELT meetings to facilitate smooth operations.
- Liaised between Mark Parker's office and corporate strategy team for timely document delivery before Board meetings.
Executive Assistant to Adam Sussman
Nike, Inc.
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided support for the VP of Corporate Strategy & Development.
- Co-chaired the team that organized an all-strategy summit that included over 125 employees from all geographies.
- Responsible for the scheduling and logistics for CSR, SPKO, and ELT meetings. Acted as the liaison between Mark Parker’s office and the corporate Strategy team.
- Helped Adam transition into his new role as Chief Digital Officer.
- Supported this leader on the executive floor.
Executive Assistant to Alisdair Maden
Nike, Inc.
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Supported the VP of Global Business Planning and four Senior Directors.
- Managed the Corporate PMO Process.
- Scheduled monthly meetings with the ELT and managed highly confidential documents.
- Prepared and distributed the Earnings Release binder.
Executive Assistant to Christiana Shi
Nike, Inc.
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Supported Christiana initially as the COO of DTC and then as the VP and General Manager of Nike.com.
- Helped her to seamlessly transition into her new role.
- Scheduled a 1:1 meeting with the entire executive leadership team in one day.
- Coordinated all elements associated with the move of 600+ employees.
Senior Administrative Assistant to Jill Rankin
Nike, Inc.
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Facilitated team-building efforts for Jill in her newly established role as the Senior Brand Director, Direct-to-Consumer.
- Assisted in prioritizing competing demands from dual leaders, VP of Marketing and President of Direct to Consumer.
- Served as team administrator for Jill’s entire Xcelerate team, ensuring efficient operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Executive level administrative support
- Calendar and email management
- Complex travel and event coordination
- Confidential communication
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Time zone management
- Prioritization and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Meeting logistics and planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Adam Sealey
Nike, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to James Healey
Nike, Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2024
Executive Assistant to Nitesh Sharan
Nike, Inc.
10.2019 - 02.2020
Executive Assistant to Michael Martin
Nike, Inc.
04.2017 - 09.2019
Executive Assistant to Iris Yen
Nike, Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2017
Executive Assistant to Adam Sussman
Nike, Inc.
11.2014 - 02.2016
Executive Assistant to Alisdair Maden
Nike, Inc.
04.2013 - 11.2014
Executive Assistant to Christiana Shi
Nike, Inc.
05.2011 - 04.2013
Senior Administrative Assistant to Jill Rankin
Nike, Inc.
01.2010 - 05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Portland Community College
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