Montinique Marie Kniffen
Moravia
Summary
Senior executive partner with 15+ years of experience supporting CEOs and Senior Leadership Teams in mission-driven and values-based organizations. Specialized in coordinating and streamlining cross-departmental initiatives, translating organizational vision into executable plans, and building operating rhythms that strengthen accountability, clarity, and organizational culture. Trusted advisor known for sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and calm execution across complex, global environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Managing Partners
Impellent Ventures
02.2023 - Current
- Serve as senior operational partner to managing partners, coordinating cross-functional priorities and enabling focus on the firm’s highest-impact strategic initiatives.
- Support organization-wide planning and execution across multiple venture funds by aligning calendars, communications, and leadership workflows.
- Manage financial operations across three venture funds, including LLC financials, limited partnership accounts, sponsorship accounts, capital calls, and partner expenses.
- Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and expense management to support transparency, accountability, and investor confidence.
- Established and managed event budgets exceeding $500K, coordinating sponsors, investors, limited partners, and executive stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained SOPs and knowledge management systems for document governance, data security, and operational continuity.
- Built tracking systems for research, portfolio activity, and performance data to support progress updates and leadership decision-making.
- Prepare executive communications, investor correspondence, and leadership briefings in support of strategic initiatives.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including role scoping, interviewing, and hiring for operational and support functions.
- Coordinate complex domestic and international travel across multiple time zones, ensuring smooth execution of time-sensitive priorities.
Independent Contractor
Yoga & Life Coaching
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Worked with clients nationally and globally, supporting clarity, resilience, and leadership development during periods of change.
- Collaborated with Lions Club International in India to support development of a charitable initiative focused on patients with kidney and liver failure.
Chief of Staff
The Center for Wellness
02.2014 - 06.2019
- Served as Chief of Staff for a multidisciplinary healthcare organization, directly supporting executive leadership across strategy, operations, and organizational culture.
- Coordinated annual and quarterly planning processes, translating leadership vision into clear goals, timelines, and accountability structures.
- Oversaw daily operations across clinical, wellness, retail, events, and facilities teams, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Led the development and implementation of organization-wide SOPs, strengthening clarity, consistency, and cross-departmental coordination.
- Designed and implemented KPIs and OKRs, including processes for tracking progress and communicating results across the organization.
- Facilitated leadership meetings, planning sessions, and retreats to support alignment, decision-making, and execution.
- Created communication cascades to ensure consistent messaging and shared understanding across staff and departments.
- Managed payroll, benefits, commissions, and contractor payments while maintaining compliance with HR and regulatory requirements.
- Served as primary liaison to board members, investors, legal counsel, accounting partners, and prospective ventures, including support for the creation of a 501(c)(3).
- Acted as stabilizing leadership presence during periods of growth, operational complexity, and organizational change.
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
Neurology
10.2006 - 04.2014
- Supported physician leadership by managing day-to-day operations, staff coordination, and patient-facing workflows.
- Oversaw payroll, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance, including FMLA, OSHA, and COBRA. Coordinated executive travel, meetings, and external communications across the medical community.
Family Assistant
UHNWI
03.2002 - 10.2006
- Managed complex personal and professional calendars and logistics for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
- Coordinated vendors, contractors, household staff, and private events with discretion and precision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia, VA05-2006
Skills
- CEO & Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Partnership
- Strategic & Multi-Year Planning
- Organization-Wide Goal Setting (KPIs / OKRs / Impact Metrics)
- Cross-Departmental & Cross-Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Initiative & Program Management
- Board of Directors Support & Executive Reporting
- Organizational Communications & Knowledge Management
- Culture Building & Values-Driven Operations
- Executive Facilitation, Retreats & All-Staff Cadence
- Global & Cross-Time-Zone Collaboration
- Operational Risk Management & Prioritization
- Relationship building with Board members, limited partners, and investors
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Managing Partners
Impellent Ventures
02.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor
Yoga & Life Coaching
06.2019 - 02.2023
Chief of Staff
The Center for Wellness
02.2014 - 06.2019
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
Neurology
10.2006 - 04.2014
Family Assistant
UHNWI
03.2002 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Norfolk State University