Experience

West Valley - Mission Community College District

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to the Chancellor | Board of Trustees

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Saratoga, California, United States



West Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Executive Assistant to the President, West Valley College

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Saratoga, California, United States High-level executive support to the President. Preserve confidentiality of sensitive information. Implement new procedures and systems. Routinely research and analyze information. Establish and coordinate office operations. Prepare first draft letters and reports. Keep multiple tasks on schedule. Virtual event management Complex calendar management.



CCOF

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to the President

  • Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

  Santa Cruz, California Manage organizational and scheduling details for the company Chief Certification Officer and Directors. Coordinate all internal and external logistics for events, including board meetings. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the CCO, executives, and others as needed. Edit and format reports and various documents in alignment with company style guides. Prepare agendas and information packets for company meetings and take detailed meeting… Show more Manage organizational and scheduling details for the company Chief Certification Officer and Directors. Coordinate all internal and external logistics for events, including board meetings. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the CCO, executives, and others as needed. Edit and format reports and various documents in alignment with company style guides. Prepare agendas and information packets for company meetings and take detailed meeting minutes. Serve as a contributing member of the event planning committee responsible for company-wide events. Collaborate with colleagues on messages, policies and special projects. Show less



Dignity Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Philanthropy

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  Santa Cruz, CA Managed the company Vice President's calendar and served as a professional representative on behalf of the Vice President in dealings with executive clients, donors, and board members. Provided executive-level support to the Vice President of Philanthropy. Coordinated scheduling and logistical aspects for Board of Directors meetings. Designed PowerPoint presentations for meetings involving top-level donors.



University of California, Santa Cruz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice Chancellor | Chancellor's Residence Event Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2015

  Chancellor's Office - UC Santa Cruz Coordinated and managed more than 75 events annually for the Office of the Chancellor, maintaining ownership of all aspects for flawless executions in line with objectives and goals. Developed timelines, layouts, and overall event design plans; provided strategic and analytical input and guidance to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues to achieve maximum returns on investments. Represented the Office of the Chancellor in all forms of communication, effectively overseeing flow… Show more Coordinated and managed more than 75 events annually for the Office of the Chancellor, maintaining ownership of all aspects for flawless executions in line with objectives and goals. Developed timelines, layouts, and overall event design plans; provided strategic and analytical input and guidance to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues to achieve maximum returns on investments. Represented the Office of the Chancellor in all forms of communication, effectively overseeing flow of information and building a level of dependability throughout the campus. Provided executive-level support for special projects, travel arrangements, and calendar management and planned and executed last-minute visits and tours from high-level guests.

• Senior Event Coordinator - University Relations

  • Jan 2007 - Sep 2013

  Managed and administered all aspects of high-level special events and complex meetings from inception to completion, analyzing client needs and developing event formats to ensure excellent donor experiences. Served as UCSC-wide Event Consultant for high-level events, building relationships with key alumni, executives, and clients and providing guidance throughout the organizational process to achieve desired goals. Developed and administered new business processes to improve daily… Show more Managed and administered all aspects of high-level special events and complex meetings from inception to completion, analyzing client needs and developing event formats to ensure excellent donor experiences. Served as UCSC-wide Event Consultant for high-level events, building relationships with key alumni, executives, and clients and providing guidance throughout the organizational process to achieve desired goals. Developed and administered new business processes to improve daily management of event and marketing production, including an online event request form to avoid duplication and streamline event requests. Served as a key player in event marketing, suggesting and implementing creative ideas that reduced costs and were met with positive feedback by clients. Applied extensive knowledge of event management practices and branding/marking techniques to ensure accuracy in all details, including event databases, guest lists, vendor management, and IT support. Managed event and project budgets and tracked all expenses; secured in-kind donations at events to effectively lowering projected budgets.



University of California, Santa Cruz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant | Accounts Adviser

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Oversaw day-to-day office operations, coordinating travel arrangements and agendas for the Director and supervising student employees. Managed 6,500 student accounts and advised students and their families regarding contractual agreements. Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with key players at UCSC; acted as a liaison between University Housing offices and as a representative for campus-wide committee meetings and task forces.



New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Provided project support, maintained and distributed weekly staff schedules, and handled records for office space, phone lines, parking, company credit cards, and office keys. Boosted operational efficiencies by designing and implementing an effective filing system. Scheduled company-wide meetings and conferences and recorded meeting minutes.