Experience

Iconico

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  As an executive assistant, I am responsible for juggling a variety of tasks that keep the Founder and Managing Director's lives running smoothly. From scheduling internal meetings to coordinating travel arrangements, my role is a crucial component of the team. Not only do I handle the day-to-day meetings, but I also have the exciting task of setting goals and tracking progress through detailed audits. By providing clarity on the executive's role in meetings, I help ensure that everyone… Show more As an executive assistant, I am responsible for juggling a variety of tasks that keep the Founder and Managing Director's lives running smoothly. From scheduling internal meetings to coordinating travel arrangements, my role is a crucial component of the team. Not only do I handle the day-to-day meetings, but I also have the exciting task of setting goals and tracking progress through detailed audits. By providing clarity on the executive's role in meetings, I help ensure that everyone is on the same page and that goals are met efficiently. But my job doesn't stop there. As a champion of thought leadership, I am always looking for ways to create time for leaderships personal projects like writing, editing, and fellowship development. And when it comes to networking, I make sure to keep the executive's calendar filled with exciting community events that help broaden our reach. Show less



Sacred Saguaro Studios

• Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

  Remote As the Executive Assistant to a talented tattoo artist with a private shop, I wore many hats. From managing new client consultations to ensuring our business expenses are in check, my role was essential to keeping things running smoothly. When it comes to clients, I was their go-to person for scheduling appointments and answering any questions they may have about the process and aftercare. I also made sure to take note of any special needs or concerns they may have during their visit and… Show more As the Executive Assistant to a talented tattoo artist with a private shop, I wore many hats. From managing new client consultations to ensuring our business expenses are in check, my role was essential to keeping things running smoothly. When it comes to clients, I was their go-to person for scheduling appointments and answering any questions they may have about the process and aftercare. I also made sure to take note of any special needs or concerns they may have during their visit and relayed that information to the artist. As a strategic thinker, I was always looking for ways to make the business owner's life easier. Whether it was helping them decide on where to make guest appearances or booking time off for them and their family, I made sure to create a schedule that allowed for intentional thinking about the future of their business and their art. Show less



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Tempe, Arizona, United States As a mastermind behind the revitalization of the Visiting Writers Series, I transformed the program by dividing it into seven distinctive literary focuses, including commercial fiction, icons, and youth-based programming. These changes led to a whopping 200% increase in attendance and an impressive satisfaction rating of 95%, up from 75%. In my first year as coordinator, I orchestrated targeted partnerships and secured sponsorship funding that led to a 14% increase in paid attendance at… Show more As a mastermind behind the revitalization of the Visiting Writers Series, I transformed the program by dividing it into seven distinctive literary focuses, including commercial fiction, icons, and youth-based programming. These changes led to a whopping 200% increase in attendance and an impressive satisfaction rating of 95%, up from 75%. In my first year as coordinator, I orchestrated targeted partnerships and secured sponsorship funding that led to a 14% increase in paid attendance at the annual conference, as well as a cost savings of $20,000 (28% of the baseline budget) through vendor renegotiation. And in the second year, we generated revenue for the first time in 17 years, all while increasing invited author honorariums by an impressive 50%. To keep the momentum going, I created new program processes that relied on community feedback to plan programming in each consecutive year. This included adding new editors and agents to our programming, offering pitch writing and review workshops, tripling the number of established authors outside of academic writing styles, and shifting the focus of speaking engagements to address inadequacies in the current literary structures for marginalized writers. In my role behind the scenes, I handled all administrative aspects of program coordination for both the Visiting Writer's Series and the annual conference, from contracts and budget creation to partnership negotiations and seasonal program calendars.

• Ops and Events Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Tempe, Arizona, United States One of my most notable achievements in this role was leading a major building renovation project in partnership with the Assistant Director. With a budget of 1.5 million dollars, our goal was to update the building's safety, and accessibility, enhance faculty lab spaces, and create new activity areas for students and the community. Through careful planning, coordination, and oversight, we were able to deliver an impressive result that met all of our objectives and exceeded… Show more One of my most notable achievements in this role was leading a major building renovation project in partnership with the Assistant Director. With a budget of 1.5 million dollars, our goal was to update the building's safety, and accessibility, enhance faculty lab spaces, and create new activity areas for students and the community. Through careful planning, coordination, and oversight, we were able to deliver an impressive result that met all of our objectives and exceeded expectations. Another key responsibility I had was to coordinate staff engagement in university-wide programs, such as the Night of the Open Door event, early start programs for non-traditional students, and colloquium series for visiting anthropologists, as well as donor events. I always made sure to pay attention to every detail and provide exceptional service to everyone involved, resulting in successful and well-received events. In addition to managing projects, I also took an active role in training incoming staff on the department's front office operations, departmental collection audits, and facilities oversight. I love sharing my knowledge and helping others succeed, and I take pride in seeing my colleagues thrive under my guidance. Lastly, I was responsible for maintaining audit-related paperwork for both facilities and over 200,000 archeological collections under the department's care. This involved following up on any discrepancies, updating facility needs, and arranging transportation for collections as needed. I approached this task with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring that everything was organized, documented, and compliant with all relevant regulations.



Banyan Management

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

  Scottsdale, Arizona, United States As a key member of the team, I was responsible for keeping everyone on track and ensuring that day-to-day operations ran smoothly. From scheduling important meetings with founders and clients, to arranging travel and lodging for team members, I made sure that everyone was where they needed to be at the right time. In addition to managing logistics, I played a vital role in the employee onboarding process, setting up payroll and insurance enrollment to make sure that new hires were taken… Show more As a key member of the team, I was responsible for keeping everyone on track and ensuring that day-to-day operations ran smoothly. From scheduling important meetings with founders and clients, to arranging travel and lodging for team members, I made sure that everyone was where they needed to be at the right time. In addition to managing logistics, I played a vital role in the employee onboarding process, setting up payroll and insurance enrollment to make sure that new hires were taken care of from day one. And when it came to ensuring that everyone was paid accurately and on time, I was always on top of things, tracking hours, leave, and processing raises and title changes. But I didn't just focus on the internal workings of the company. I also worked closely with the marketing team to ensure that our products were top-notch and well-received in the market. From conducting research on copyright infringement to coordinating limited line releases, I was always looking for ways to improve our offerings and make our brand stand out. Show less



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

  As the Program Coordinator, I spearheaded initiatives that not only increased community interest in sustainability but also created opportunities for field experts to share their knowledge and build job prospects. I left my mark by identifying programming gaps and addressing social and racial justice issues within sustainability. In fact, I was proud to bring in Winona LaDuke, the first female Indigenous keynote speaker, for a major event in the fall of my final year. One of my most… Show more As the Program Coordinator, I spearheaded initiatives that not only increased community interest in sustainability but also created opportunities for field experts to share their knowledge and build job prospects. I left my mark by identifying programming gaps and addressing social and racial justice issues within sustainability. In fact, I was proud to bring in Winona LaDuke, the first female Indigenous keynote speaker, for a major event in the fall of my final year. One of my most rewarding accomplishments was the ongoing program I created, which focused on local community gardens. Through this initiative, we provided information on food security to food deserts across the metropolitan area. In addition to my programmatic efforts, I was also responsible for planning large-scale donor events in collaboration with esteemed institutions like the Arizona Science Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and Desert Botanical Garden. As if that wasn't enough, I also coordinated the first-ever Earth Day Sustainability Festival for ASU, featuring none other than the acclaimed author and activist Michael Pollen. From budget creation and tracking to vendor negotiation and contract management, I handled it all. And when it came to logistical tasks like booking travel and lodging for national and international events, I was the go-to person. I even coordinated security checks for government officials and dignitaries, ensuring that all of our events ran smoothly and safely. Last but not least, I supervised a talented team of volunteers and student workers who supported us in a range of event management, office administration, and donor solicitation tasks. Together, we worked tirelessly to make a meaningful impact on our community and beyond. Show less