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Meg Ashton

Meg Ashton

Salt Lake City

Summary

Chief of Staff with extensive experience in business management and advanced computer skills. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer support and manage administrative tasks efficiently. Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments, excelling in multitasking and meeting critical deadlines. Strong leader with a track record of guiding large teams and executives towards achieving organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead/Benefit Planning Committee

Youthlinc
08.2009 - 08.2025
  • Coordinated and managed all aspects of charity gala, and service year; ensuring memorable and impactful outcomes.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive timelines, budgets, and logistics for seamless operations, maximizing value and optimizing cost-efficiency.
  • Collaborated with international destination organizations, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to secure resources, negotiate contracts, and establish meaningful partnerships and community engagement opportunities.
  • Organized fundraising activities, including auctions and donation drives, to support charitable initiatives.
  • Led team meetings to monitor project progress and establish goals for team members.
  • Mentored team members and mentors through regular coaching sessions, enhancing their personal growth, leadership development, professional development.
  • Cultivated relationships with donors and stakeholders for long-term partnerships and future support.
  • Facilitate cultural immersion activities, community service projects, and orientations.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of participants throughout the duration of the trips.
  • Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, addressing any concerns and providing updates on trip progress.

Chief of Staff

Goldman Sachs
Salt Lake City
10.2017 - 05.2025
  • Offered executive support to senior management, aiding in strategic planning and operations management.
  • Architected and organized community service opportunities for over 3,000 employees with local non-profit organizations.
  • Developed and implemented effective communication and hiring strategies to enhance organizational cohesion.
  • Directly managed compliance administrative professionals.
  • Planed and coordinated interviews, onboarding, and employee experience for the summer intern cohort, contingent workers, and full-time staff.
  • Authored and streamlined office procedures and oversee administrative and compliance tasks to optimize efficiency, consistency and adherence to company policies and practices.
  • Created and compiled presentations, reports and other deliverables to represent compliance to regulators, management, and boards.
  • Designed and executed team-building events and spearheaded special projects.
  • Fostered collaboration by liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Efficiently managed complex calendars, company events, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules.
  • Served as on site notary.

Secretary to Officer

Metlife
Boston
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to VPs of Fund Management and Retail Retirement & Wealth Solutions.
  • Managed multiple executive calendars and scheduled meetings for Fund Management Team.
  • Coordinated complex travel arrangements for the team.
  • Tracked time off allowances and onboarding for all Fund Management employees.
  • Organized quarterly board meetings and managed all logistics.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and created expense reports for all interviewees, managers, and directors.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Cabela's
Sidney
11.2012 - 10.2014
  • Provided administrative support to Directors of Cabela's Brand Marketing.
  • Created proposals and presentations for marketing executives.
  • Managed daily schedules and availability of conference rooms.
  • Oversaw budgeting and accounting processes for the department.
  • Facilitated meetings and managed special projects.
  • Ordered and managed inventory of office supplies for the department.

Education

Associate of Arts and Science -

Salt Lake Community College

Bachelor -

Pace University
New York City, NY

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Compliance management
  • Budget development
  • Team leadership
  • Community engagement
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Ethical leadership
  • Facility management
  • Budget planning
  • Staff management
  • Process improvement
  • Administrative background

Certification

  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Project Management AMA

Timeline

Chief of Staff

Goldman Sachs
10.2017 - 05.2025

Secretary to Officer

Metlife
06.2015 - 09.2016

Executive Administrative Assistant

Cabela's
11.2012 - 10.2014

Team Lead/Benefit Planning Committee

Youthlinc
08.2009 - 08.2025

Associate of Arts and Science -

Salt Lake Community College

Bachelor -

Pace University

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