PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

STEPHANIE PEREZ

JOBS FOR THE FUTURE
East Fishkill,N.Y.
16
years of professional experience

Dynamic nonprofit professional with a proven track record of collaborating with C-suite executives and senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness. Expertise in driving operational efficiency, leading transformative projects, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships in high-pressure environments. Proficient in anticipating executive needs, managing complex events, and streamlining workflows to align with strategic goals. Committed to leveraging skills and experience to advance mission-driven initiatives and create a lasting impact.

Work History

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, BUSINESS OPERATIONS

2 Years 9 Months
JOBS FOR THE FUTURE | 01.2024 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive executive support to the Chief Operating Officer, optimizing workflows, prioritizing executive initiatives, and coordinating key projects across business operations to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Manage complex executive scheduling, prioritize meeting schedules, streamline workflows to support executive effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
  • Coordinate board, leadership, and cross-functional meetings, preparing agendas, materials, and follow-up actions.

CONSULTANT, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

BREAKTHROUGH COLLABORATIVE | 01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Executed strategic projects and events for Chief External Affairs Officer, delivering comprehensive administrative and project support from concept to completion.
  • Partner with the Chief External Affairs Officer on special projects, autonomously managing end-to-end delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional logistics.
  • Optimize executive productivity through efficient email and calendar management, streamlining meeting schedules and reducing meeting frequency by 50%.
  • Coordinated executive travel and expenses, ensuring seamless itineraries and accurate, timely reconciliation of expenses.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND MANAGER OF ENGAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

2 Years
4.0 SCHOOLS | 01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Served as a strategic partner to the CEO, driving productivity and organizational effectiveness through process improvements and executive support.
  • Streamlined CEO's email and calendar, boosting responsiveness and saving 8+ hours/week through reduced meetings and cleared inbox backlog.
  • Strategically coordinated extensive executive travel, ensuring seamless logistics and meeting transitions.
  • Managed logistics, notes, and minutes for all-staff and quarterly board meetings, ensuring effective communication and follow-up.
  • Co-organized three staff retreats, fostering 90%+ participant satisfaction and enhancing team cohesion.
  • Co-produced four fundraising events, engaging over ten foundation officers and contributing to closing $1.25 million in revenue.
  • Oversaw expert-led social media audit, recommended cohesive strategy, and streamlined content planning with an editorial calendar.

FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

4 Years
BASE, HQ (formerly 33Vincent Executive Assistants) | 01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Delivered expert support to senior leaders in multiple sectors, streamlining operations and supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinated day-to-day operations, overseeing internal and external communications, email, meeting and calendar management, event logistics, and special projects.
  • Streamlined executive travel and events, enhancing logistics and minimizing scheduling conflicts.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

1 Year
BARBARA R. WALTERS, PHD, PROFESSOR EMERITA, CUNY | 01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided administrative and logistical assistance to principal investigator to support project progression within grant-funded research study operations.
  • Collected, organized, and coded research data to support accurate analysis and reporting processes.
  • Planned research logistics to streamline participant recruitment and calendar management, supporting timely, efficient study execution.
  • Co-presented research findings at the 2017 Eastern Sociological Society Annual Meeting.

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

4 Years
TYRE & DEHOMAS, P.C. | 01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Streamlined law firm operations through proactive administrative management.
  • Boosted team performance through expert administrative support, including email, calendar, and appointment management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with clients fostering strong relationships and positive outcomes.
  • Maintained confidential client records, intake materials, and office files in compliance with firm standards.

Education

Continuing Education - Chief of Staff Certification

NOVA Chief of Staff

In Progress, Expected Spring 2027

Continuing Education - Event Management, Strategic Communications, Social Media

NYU SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | New York, NY | 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts degree - Sociology

CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | New York, NY | 01.2015
summa cum laude

Skills

Executive Support & Operations
Executive Travel Coordination
Process and Operational Improvement
Workflow Automation
Project Management and Special Project Coordination
Meeting and Event Planning
Strong interpersonal leadership
Internal & External Stakeholder Engagement
Discretion & Confidentiality
Resourceful problem-solving skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Timeline

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, BUSINESS OPERATIONS

JOBS FOR THE FUTURE
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

CONSULTANT, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

BREAKTHROUGH COLLABORATIVE
01.2024 - 01.2024Read More

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND MANAGER OF ENGAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

4.0 SCHOOLS
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More

FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

BASE, HQ (formerly 33Vincent Executive Assistants)
01.2018 - 01.2022Read More

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

BARBARA R. WALTERS, PHD, PROFESSOR EMERITA, CUNY
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

TYRE & DEHOMAS, P.C.
01.2011 - 01.2015Read More

NYU SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Continuing Education from Event Management, Strategic Communications, Social Media
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NOVA Chief of Staff

Continuing Education from Chief of Staff Certification
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CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts degree from Sociology
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STEPHANIE PEREZ