Blair Meadows

Office Manager at Vizgen
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Office Manager
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Vizgen is dedicated to pioneering the next generation of genomics, expanding the impact of spatial context and demonstrating the possibilities of in situ single cell spatial genomics.

    • United States
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations/Recruiting Coordinator
      • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

      • Support Executive and Portfolio recruiting efforts including full scheduling of candidates from round one through offer letter, interfacing heavily with C-Suite employees and their assistants to negotiate calendar availability • Provide administrative support to Recruiting Executives, including calendar and meeting management, meeting minutes, and digital file upkeep/organization • Manage online Applicant Tracking Systems through Invenias and Lever

    • United States
    • Biotechnology
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Assistant/Office Manager
      • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

      • Provide calendar management and executive administrative support to CEO and Director of Operations • Plan, schedule, and manage all Scientific Advisory, Board of Directors, and Company-wide meetings • Schedule and manage virtual cultural events for Employees, fostering a positive and encouraging environment during pandemic • Assist with new-hire onboarding and IT needs • Mange vendors including contract/services review, pricing/budgeting ensuring the organization is receiving the… Show more • Provide calendar management and executive administrative support to CEO and Director of Operations • Plan, schedule, and manage all Scientific Advisory, Board of Directors, and Company-wide meetings • Schedule and manage virtual cultural events for Employees, fostering a positive and encouraging environment during pandemic • Assist with new-hire onboarding and IT needs • Mange vendors including contract/services review, pricing/budgeting ensuring the organization is receiving the best services possible Show less

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Senior Associate, Business Operations
      • May 2018 - Apr 2020

      Cambridge, MA - Strategized with Business Ops Directors to improve space, culture, transportation benefits, and new hire processes which generated innovative, cost-saving, and creative solutions - Built a multi-site Porter team of six, which supported rapid employee growth and contributed to improved operations and increased employee satisfaction - Drove logistics for multi-site space and seat planning, including implementation of processes which resulted in clarity and efficiency for managers… Show more - Strategized with Business Ops Directors to improve space, culture, transportation benefits, and new hire processes which generated innovative, cost-saving, and creative solutions - Built a multi-site Porter team of six, which supported rapid employee growth and contributed to improved operations and increased employee satisfaction - Drove logistics for multi-site space and seat planning, including implementation of processes which resulted in clarity and efficiency for managers and employees - Pioneered bi-monthly Safety and Space tours for all new hires, providing critical business and cultural information, which resulted in enthusiastic employee praise across the organization - Built and executed full emergency and evacuation procedures and trainings, ensuring employee transparency and preparation during emergencies - Implemented new catering procedures to support growth and logistical issues, resulting in a successful centralized and streamlined system - Managed employee parking including auditing, roster management, acquisition of additional space, and transfers which supported the company’s benefits and cultural perks and provided accurate reporting for space planning - Reviewed contracts, service levels, scheduling, staffing, new programs and pricing ensuring the organization was receiving the best services possible - Drove procurement duties such as billing inquiries, PO implementation, budget accruals, invoice management, increasing productivity and financial oversight for the team - Planned and drove incredibly successful company-wide events through support of HR and Events Committee, increasing cultural value of the organization and recognizing success - Supported Quality Assurance in inspection readiness through creation of mock inspection processes within Facilities/Business Operations, resulting in successful FDA inspections

    • Administrative Associate
      • Aug 2015 - May 2018

      Cambridge, MA - Triaged incoming calls, visitors/interview candidates, security, mail distribution, conference room bookings, office supply management which created a warm, organized and unique front office - Assisted with new hire on-boarding, including seating, parking benefits, and business cards ensuring HR was supported during major HR staffing growth - Supervised daily maintenance vendors and engineer requests, culminating in improved employee participation - Maintained all kitchen… Show more - Triaged incoming calls, visitors/interview candidates, security, mail distribution, conference room bookings, office supply management which created a warm, organized and unique front office - Assisted with new hire on-boarding, including seating, parking benefits, and business cards ensuring HR was supported during major HR staffing growth - Supervised daily maintenance vendors and engineer requests, culminating in improved employee participation - Maintained all kitchen operations, including grocery and catering orders, management and daily supervision of one day porter, aligning with the cultural perks set forth by CEO - Planned and executed events including, company-wide meals, semi-annual holiday parties, happy hours, etc, which added value to employee work weeks

    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrative Specialist
      • Jul 2007 - Feb 2015

      Boston, MA - Supported employees, managers, and COO in daily administrative operations ensuring smooth daily operational flow - Served as official floor warden in event of emergency evacuations, which resulted in employee training and improved knowledge of directives - Managed and reconciled all administrative expense reporting, providing accountability in spending - Planned all detailed monthly lunch and special event catering, generating weekly positive feedback from organization… Show more - Supported employees, managers, and COO in daily administrative operations ensuring smooth daily operational flow - Served as official floor warden in event of emergency evacuations, which resulted in employee training and improved knowledge of directives - Managed and reconciled all administrative expense reporting, providing accountability in spending - Planned all detailed monthly lunch and special event catering, generating weekly positive feedback from organization - Collaborated with manager on complex seasonal events, supporting cultural missions and celebrated employees - Proactively monitored vendor contracts and insurance, avoiding lapses in service and ensuring best practices - Wrote and disseminated all internal communications, improving clarity, and added enjoyment to employees email processes - Ensured that all office supplies, food and beverage products, and locker room toiletries were plentiful, organized, and visually appealing as dictated by company’s cultural offerings - Acted as a liaison to construction superintendents during lengthy and complicated build out projects, including after-hours access, employee communication, real-time construction updates to managers, and insurance updates which culminated in a high-end renovated space Show less

Education

  • Suffolk University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Theatre, English
    2001 - 2005

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