Linda Ballard

Work History

Private Executive Family

09.2022 - Current

Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
Event Planning -Plan and execute large gatherings of up to 250 people, including all travel components, location acquisition, staffing, entertainment and catering
Coordinating onsite maintenance for scheduled and emergency occurrences
Arranged complete travel itineraries and arrangements for domestic and international travel for family and extended quest
Managed all aspects of household operations, including scheduling, budgeting, tracking expenses, vendor coordination, and prepared financial reports
Supervised and trained household staff, ensuring high standards of performance and professionalism
Organized and managed household events, including parties, holidays, and special occasions
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations and family matters

Presence Marketing

09.2015 - 01.2022

Maintain executive calendar appointments by scheduling meetings via phone, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and conference calls and preparing supporting agendas and documentation for each
Coordinating onsite meetings with audio/ visual technologies and catering as needed
Key role in the selection process for building company portfolio, reviewing 100+ products per month, gathering sales statistics to guide the team in practicality of investment
Arranged complete travel itineraries and arrangements for executive travel, domestic and international; being fiscally responsible, managed to cut travel expenses by 15%
Collect confidential financial documents and reports, conduct research, compile data, maintain files and spreadsheets, and prepare presentations for the C-suite executive team and board members
Attend and record weekly C-suite financial investment meetings
Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
Implementing changes to streamline processes and maintain accurate records, leading to increased revenue products
Prepare and submit monthly expense reports
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

Salem United Methodist Church

10.2006 - 09.2015

Provided support to senior staff, committee members, and congregation with schedule coordination, calendar management, correspondence, records management, and producing weekly and monthly publications
Coordinated building use with large preschool program, community leaders, staff, and congregation through communications and diligence
Maintained security system, issuing credentials and reviewing video surveillance records
Supply management for offices, committees, hospitality, and custodial areas, decreasing overall expenses by 23%
Accounting: receivables, payables, payroll, statistical information for budgeting, reports, and tax preparation