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Travounda M. Foster
Clinton,MD
Summary
Results-driven Executive Assistant with extensive experience providing high-impact operational and strategic support to C-suite executives. Trusted partner in enhancing executive efficiency through meticulous calendar management and maintaining zero errors in financial processing, ensuring optimal organizational performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Software
SAP Concur
Google Workspace
Adobe Acrobat
Cisco WebEx
Dynamic 365
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer & Chair of Pediatrics | SVP & Chief Research Officer
Children's National Hospital
Washington, DC
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered executive-level support simultaneously to 2 senior C-suite leaders — the EVP/Chief Academic Officer/Chair of Pediatrics and SVP/Chief Research Officer — managing sensitive correspondence, high-stakes briefings, and competing priorities across academic, clinical, and research leadership functions.
- Orchestrated complex, high-volume calendar management for 2 executives, eliminating scheduling conflicts and ensuring zero missed commitments across a full spectrum of internal and external stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinated travel logistics — developed itineraries, prepared pre-trip documentation — for senior executives attending national conferences, academic leadership summits, institutional meetings.
- Tracked departmental budgets, processed vendor invoices, reconciled executive expenses — ensured financial accuracy and on-time processing across all accounts with zero errors.
Legal & Risk Services Coordinator — Chief Risk Officer & VP/Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel
Children's National Hospital
Silver Spring, MD
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed the end-to-end Certificate of Insurance (COI) workflow, verifying all COI terms against contractual agreements prior to execution — proactively protecting the organization's risk exposure.
- Retrieved, tracked, and distributed 100% of incoming subpoenas and garnishments through an online legal management system, ensuring compliant and accurate processing with zero lapses in legal obligations.
- Processed vendor invoices, submitted engagement letters, reconciled legal department payment transactions, ensuring financial integrity across procurement and outside counsel engagements.
- Provided backup support to EVP of Legal, maintaining executive-level assistance during absences.
Executive Assistant to the COO/CEO
Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
Washington, DC
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided comprehensive administrative and operational support to 5+ executives, enabling efficient decision-making and streamlined operations.
- Facilitated communications with Board of Directors by preparing board materials and ensuring effective executive support during governance meetings.
- Managed financial records for expense reconciliation across executive accounts, ensuring fiscal accountability and timely reporting for audits.
Executive Assistant
Avalere Health
Washington, DC
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Supported 10+ directors, vice presidents, and senior vice presidents with operational tasks across 5 healthcare practices, enhancing workflow and communication.
- Managed organizational expense transactions across multiple business units, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability for senior leadership teams across 5 practice areas.
- Prepared, tracked, and maintained new and existing client contracts across health practice teams, ensuring compliance with engagement terms and timely renewals with no lapses.
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
DTZ
Washington, DC
09.2010 - 10.2013
- Delivered full administrative and office management support to 3 senior executives — the Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director — of a national commercial real estate services firm.
- Managed billing and commission processes for commercial real estate transactions valued up to $250K, ensuring financial accuracy through detailed checklists, check requests, commission change forms, and billing code verification.
- Facilitated new hire onboarding and conducted training on internal network systems, creating resources that accelerated new employee integration and enhanced productivity from day one.
Languages
English
Native language
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media & Web Technology
12-2028
Expected: 2028
Some College (No Degree) -
Attended: 1997 – 1999
Interests
Reading
Journaling
Learning a new skill - AI Consulting
Physical Wellness
Gathering with friends/creating new friendships
Skills
- C-suite and board liaison
- Budget management
- Compliance management
- Contract and vendor management
- Stakeholder communications
- Meeting coordination
- Calendar management
- Workflow optimization
- Travel coordination
- Expense reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- DocuSign familiarity
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Professional discretion
Additional Information
In addition to my professional experience, I have homeschooled my two teenage sons since 2023, with one graduating this year with honors. Managing their academic progress has strengthened my skills in planning, communication, and mentorship. It also reflects my natural inclination to assist, guide, and empower others in meaningful ways.
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer & Chair of Pediatrics | SVP & Chief Research Officer - Children's National Hospital
01.2025 - 01.2026
Legal & Risk Services Coordinator — Chief Risk Officer & VP/Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel - Children's National Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Executive Assistant to the COO/CEO - Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
09.2019 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant - Avalere Health
06.2014 - 09.2019
Executive Assistant / Office Manager - DTZ
09.2010 - 10.2013
University of Maryland Global Campus - Bachelor of Science, Digital Media & Web Technology
West Virginia State University - Some College (No Degree),