Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Proficiencies Certifications
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MARACIE STOUT

MARACIE STOUT

Administrative Assistant
Austin,TX

Summary

Results-driven administrative and events professional with over 20 years of experience supporting diverse organizational needs, from executive assistance to successful event planning. Known for unwavering reliability and commitment, I have navigated through complex situations, including reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions. My expertise extends across administrative support, site management, and the strategic planning and execution of conferences and events.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Manager

Akoya Biosciences
11.2020 - Current
  • Led the planning and coordination of in-person and hybrid conferences and events
  • Managed event budgets, registrations, and on-site coordination for conferences, roadshows, and global sales meetings
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, selected venues, and sourced swag/giveaways for conferences and events

Office Manager

Akoya Biosciences
10.2018 - 11.2020
  • Oversaw daily office operations, including executive support, facility management, BOD support, managed all on-site events and provided back-up marketing conference support
  • Facilitated a successful office and lab move in 2019, showing adaptability and organizational skills

Marketing Coordinator

OmniSeq Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Coordinated OmniSeq's participation in scientific and business conferences, handling contract negotiations and customer meeting schedules
  • Provided administrative support to the CEO, CCO, and CSO

EA to VP of Marketing & Product Management and VP of Commercial Operations, North American Sales

Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to VP level executives, managing schedules, travel arrangements and expense reporting
  • Coordinated and managed customer meetings at major conferences and events

EA to several Managers and Executives in the Sequencing Organizations

Applied Biosystems/Life Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2013
  • Provided administrative support to various managers my first 10+ years at Applied/LifeTechnologies
  • Additional info available upon request

Education

GED -

Oceana High School
Pacifica, CA
01-1987

Skills

  • Comprehensive Administrative Experience: Offering over two decades of administrative support of biotechnology companies, demonstrating the ability to provide support at all organizational levels
  • Effective Stakeholder Communication: Adept at liaising with individuals across the organizational hierarchy, cultivating strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Exceptional Customer and Vendor Relationship Management: Maintaining excellent relationships with customers and vendors, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in every aspect of business interactions
  • Adept at planning and executing meeting and conference logistics from site selection, attendee experience and implementation of goals and event vision

Proficiencies Certifications

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products/platforms
  • HIPAA Certified by the North Carolina Institute for Public Health 2018
  • AMA's Time Management Course 2014
  • Teaching Certificate, Child Care Coordination Council of San Mateo County 1990’s

Timeline

Events Manager

Akoya Biosciences
11.2020 - Current

Office Manager

Akoya Biosciences
10.2018 - 11.2020

Marketing Coordinator

OmniSeq Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2018

EA to VP of Marketing & Product Management and VP of Commercial Operations, North American Sales

Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2013 - 01.2017

EA to several Managers and Executives in the Sequencing Organizations

Applied Biosystems/Life Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2013

GED -

Oceana High School
MARACIE STOUTAdministrative Assistant