Detail-oriented administrative professional with superb people-skills and communication expertise. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills.
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Shannon Schimmer
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Duolingo
Executive Assistant
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Executive support for Chief Financial Officer, Chief People Officer, and VP of Design.
- Organize events and offsites - including venue, catering, audio/visual and transportation - for teams ranging from 10-100 employees.
- Manage complex calendars and schedules, resolving scheduling issues.
- Cultivate positive environment for executives by developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Volunteer regularly to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
CBAM Partners
Executive Assistant
02.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Supported co-Founder, Chief Finance Officer, Director of HR and several analysts.
- Acted as a ‘gatekeeper’ and facilitate seamless business operations between multiple offices.
- Managed and prioritized executives’ schedules with internal and external participants to ensure their time is focused on critical strategic issues.
- Managed all aspects of travel and expense reporting for co-Founder and senior executives.
- Coordinated phone, video, and on-site meetings for executives, analysts, and Board of Directors.
- Drafted correspondence, screened phone calls when requested, and maintained executive files as needed.
- Valued for versatile skill set as a “floater” within the HR department, filling in when needed to assist with new-hire orientation, training, and communications.
Education
Oxford Brookes UniversityOxford, England, UK
Master of Arts from Publishing
12.2016
University Overview
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaClarion, PA
Bachelor of Science from Strategic Communication
05.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Executive Support
- Project Management
- Executive Calendar Management
- Event Planning
- Travel Coordination
- Microsoft Office/G Suite
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Duolingo
09.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant
CBAM Partners
02.2018 - 05.2022
Oxford Brookes University
Master of Arts from Publishing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Strategic Communication
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