Lisa Bozkurtian
Burlington,MA
Summary
Experienced administrative professional with a strong background in executive support, managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring efficient office operations. Adaptable, dependable, and focused on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Provide senior-level support to four VPs and their teams.
- Plan and organize internal/external meetings and conferences.
- Manage executive calendars, meetings, and travel for efficiency.
- Handled confidential information with discretion.
- Assist with special projects.
- Process travel expenses and reimbursements.
- Compile Agenda and attend weekly leadership team meetings.
Administrative Assistant
Church of Our Redeemer
10.2010 - Current
- Created worship programs, bulletins, announcements, and the Annual Report.
- Managed budget, accounts, and quarterly donation statements.
- Processed CORI checks for new hires and volunteers.
- Oversaw property management and participated in committee meetings.
Senior Administrative Assistant (Contractor)
Aston Carter/Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated the Vice President's calendar, and supported leadership teams.
- Organized domestic and international travel, and managed expense report submissions.
- Provided support for meetings and assisted with special projects as needed.
Financial Administrator (part-time)
Brandeis University, National Initiative on Gender
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Reconciled daily financial transactions and ensured accurate expense reports.
- Monitored budgets and grant expenditures for compliance and resource allocation.
- Coordinated contracts with consultants and subcontractors, managing documentation.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for rooming and meeting spaces.
Executive Administrator
Brandeis University, DEI Office
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided executive support to the Chief Diversity Officer.
- Assisted five divisional offices with programmatic, financial, and operational needs.
- Managed a $1.5M budget, including merit increases, invoicing, and budget reconciliation.
- Coordinated complex calendars and scheduling.
- Supported new hire onboarding and supervised student staff.
- Served as primary administrative contact for the DEI Division.
Personal Assistant (Part-time)
Better Communications
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to a busy executive, managing travel arrangements, online purchases, conducting research, organizing home and office spaces, maintaining filing systems, handling errands, and performing various other tasks as needed.
Skills
- Calendar management
- Contract Management
- Event management
- Organization
- Effective Issue Identification
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed $1.5M budget, which led to discovering funding for critical projects.
- Awarded a bonus in recognition of assuming the director level responsibility of annual state licensing renewals.
Professional Associations
- National Notary Association (NNA), May 2023 - current
- The American Society of Administrative Professionals, January 2019 - current
Certification
- Heartsaver CPR AED Certification
- Notary Public - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commission Expires May 2030
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Administrative Assistant (Contractor)
Aston Carter/Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023
Financial Administrator (part-time)
Brandeis University, National Initiative on Gender
02.2022 - 09.2022
Executive Administrator
Brandeis University, DEI Office
11.2018 - 07.2022
Personal Assistant (Part-time)
Better Communications
09.2011 - 05.2017
Administrative Assistant
Church of Our Redeemer
10.2010 - Current
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