Nikki Knight
Appleton,WI
Summary
Motivated top performer with over thirty-five years of administrative support experience, including eight years at the Executive level. Extensive experience in calendar management, meeting and event coordination, board governance and donor relations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundation Specialist
Ascension WI Foundation
11.2020 - Current
- Plan, track and assist with fundraising events and gatherings
- Oversee event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information
- Ensured smooth event operations through diligent coordination with vendors and staff members
- Manage and update donor/event mailing lists
- Build relationships and work in partnership with hospital leaders and key stakeholders (board members, volunteers)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver memorable events that met organizational goals
- Supported the coordination and preparation of Foundation Board and committee meetings and correspondence
- Donor stewardship and acknowledgement
- Event auction and donation procurement
- Partner in maintaining an organized and accurate donor database
Agency Assistant
Red Shoes, Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided executive support to the President of Red Shoes Inc and the Marketing/PR team
- Maintained the President’s calendar and email
- Receptionist duties - answering, screening, and directing calls
- Enhanced agency-client relationships by providing exceptional administrative support and timely communication.
- Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency by organizing filing systems, managing calendars, and scheduling appointments.
- Travel arrangements and reports
- Reduced errors in document preparation by implementing quality control measures during proofreading processes.
- Developed strong relationships with external vendors, negotiating favorable terms for services provided to the agency.
- Planned special events and team outings including venue selection and catering
- Managed client database data entry
- Scheduled and coordinated professional speaking engagements for President.
Executive Secretary
ThedaCare Family of Foundations
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Provided executive-level support to the Vice President of Philanthropy
- Entrusted with highly sensitive and confidential matters involving constituent/associate relationships
- Coordinated and attended Foundation Board and sub-committee meetings, compiled agendas, minutes, and sent important and timely board communications
- Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff
- Coordinated the Vice President's meetings and events by meticulously planning agendas, logistics, and materials.
- Facilitated smooth travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless itineraries and accommodations.
- Prepared expense reports and other accounting functions
- Special project work
- Creation and support of the Board of Trustees Web Portal
- Attended and provided clerical support for fundraising events sponsored through the Foundation
- Extremely strong customer service and patient focus.
- Streamlined office operations for optimal efficiency by implementing effective filing systems and organizational tools.
Secretary
ThedaCare Purchasing
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Scheduled appointments and meetings with vendors
- Provided administrative support to the Purchasing Manager and his team
- Scheduled meetings and calendar management
- Payroll and accounting functions
- Composed agendas and meeting minutes
- Coordinated travel and conference arrangements and expenses
- Ordered and maintained office supplies
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality
Education
High School Diploma -
Appleton High School West
Natural Resources program -
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI01.2009
Intern - Wildland Fire program -
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI01.2009
Skills
- MS and Google Suite
- Raiser's Edge donor database
- Payroll systems
- Lawson procurement system
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
Timeline
Foundation Specialist
Ascension WI Foundation
11.2020 - Current
Agency Assistant
Red Shoes, Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2020
Executive Secretary
ThedaCare Family of Foundations
01.2011 - 01.2018
Secretary
ThedaCare Purchasing
01.2004 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Appleton High School West
Natural Resources program -
Fox Valley Technical College
Intern - Wildland Fire program -
Fox Valley Technical College
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