Tara La Russa
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Detail oriented Executive Assistant with experience supporting senior leadership in high growth tech environments. Managed complex calendars, team operations, and cross functional initiatives while fostering effective communication and collaboration. Known for building trusted relationships and delivering solutions in fast paced settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Pause
Family Leave
02.2024 - Current
- Took intentional time away from full-time work following the birth of my daughter while remaining engaged in professional development and exploring next step opportunities.
Executive Assistant
Unity Technologies
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Rejoined Unity to support executive leadership and cross functional teams during a period of organizational transitioning and restructuring.
- Managed complex calendaring, team coordination, travel logistics, and operational support in a fast paced remote environment.
- Partnered closely with internal stakeholders to ensure continuity across team operations and executive priorities.
Executive Assistant Business Partner
Uber Freight
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided high level executive support to Chief Finance Officer and Head of Legal, enhancing operational efficiency across their business units.
- Communicated with team leads, product managers, and executives to align on objectives and address specific needs.
- Worked closely with fellow EA leads to plan and execute company wide All Hands meetings.
- Planned, booked, and documented expenses for travel, team off sites, company events, and external meetings to streamline logistics.
- Calendar management and quarterly editing of all meetings to ensure time is optimized for each Executive.
Executive Assistant
Unity Technologies
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Coordinated complex travel arrangements for multiple executives.
- Supported 5 executives and teams by organizing team events, off sites, full team meetings, booking travel, managing budgets, and submitting expense reports.
- Managed expenses and budgets across multiple teams, maintaining accurate financial records and tracking expenditures.
- Onboarding and mentoring new hires to secure proper training and procedures.
- Planning and facilitating summits with internal and external parties.
- Facilitated collaboration among teams to enhance communication.
Executive Assistant
Twitter
San Francisco
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided administrative and business partnership to VP of Corporate Development and Strategy, serving as primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners while coordinating cross functional summits, team building off sites, and holiday events.
- Managed multiple executive calendars and the needs of those teams.
- Facilitating staff meetings by structuring and managing the agenda, taking notes, and organizing multiple work streams to ensure efficiency throughout the team.
- Created, designed, and streamlined Keynote, PowerPoint, and Google Doc presentations to support communication and engagement within the team.
- Leading the planning efforts for multiple events at Twitter HQ: Annual Picnic, Hackweek (Company wide), Internal Job Fair (Company wide).
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Chico State (CSUC)
Chico, CaSkills
- Project Management
- Event Planning
- Budget management
- Travel & Expense Coordination
- Proactive planning
- Prioritization strategies
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality management
Timeline
Career Pause
Family Leave
02.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant
Unity Technologies
11.2023 - 02.2024
Executive Assistant Business Partner
Uber Freight
10.2022 - 11.2023
Executive Assistant
Unity Technologies
02.2019 - 10.2022
Executive Assistant
Twitter
05.2015 - 06.2018
BBA - Business Administration
Chico State (CSUC)