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MAREN YORK

Golden,CO

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Freeplay AI
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed executive calendar, ensuring optimal scheduling and prioritization of high-level meetings.
  • Coordinated comprehensive travel arrangements and planned executive events, overseeing logistics and detailed itineraries for both domestic and international engagements.
  • Facilitated effective communication between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, enhancing information flow and supporting timely decision-making.
  • Streamlined office procedures to improve operational efficiency, reduce administrative workload, and support overall business productivity.
  • Processed invoices and managed financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and accountability in expense tracking and budget management.

Graduate Intern, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Lead project coordination and logistics for the Industry Growth Forum (IGF), managing event planning, stakeholder engagement, and pitch competition operations for 935 total participants, including 457 startups and 231 investors.
  • Develop and administer the Grip platform to facilitate 1:1 startup-investor meetings, improving scheduling efficiency and cross-team collaboration.
  • Collaborate with external partners using Microsoft Project, CVENT, and the MS Office Suite to enhance workflows, implement onboarding process improvements, and deliver high-quality event experiences.

Research Associate & Fact-Checker

The Good to Great Project LLC
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Fact-check a confidential 300-page manuscript for NYT bestselling author Jim Collins to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings into strategic business insights while maintaining strict confidentiality of all research materials.

Air Transportation Specialist

United States Air Force
08.2017 - 08.2023
  • Support global mobility operations during deployment to UAE and the closure of Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, adapting to diverse cultural, political, and geographical contexts.
  • Direct logistics for 15,000+ personnel and multimillion-dollar equipment shipments, collaborating across international teams and military branches.
  • Recognized with the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal for outstanding service and dedication.

Legislative Aide

Colorado House of Representatives
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Researched and helped draft legislation; supported passage of 7 state bills.
  • Organized town halls and constituent engagement initiatives.
  • Created and maintained legislative schedules, briefing materials, and tracked bill progress using Google Workspace.

Education

M.S. - Environmental Policy and Management

University of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2025

B.A. - International Affairs and German

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2023

Skills

  • Executive support
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Project management
  • Logistics and schedule management
  • Invoice processing
  • Excel spreadsheets

Timeline

Graduate Intern, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
07.2024 - 06.2025

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Freeplay AI
06.2024 - Current

Research Associate & Fact-Checker

The Good to Great Project LLC
05.2023 - 07.2024

Legislative Aide

Colorado House of Representatives
01.2023 - 06.2023

Air Transportation Specialist

United States Air Force
08.2017 - 08.2023

M.S. - Environmental Policy and Management

University of Denver

B.A. - International Affairs and German

University of Colorado Boulder

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