Executive Assistant to Operations & Head of Strategy & Policy - XQ Institute - Oakland, CA
(2023-11 - 2025-10)
- Provided executive operations support within a $60M mission-driven organization, contributing to strategic planning and international expansion initiatives.
- Acted as operational thought partner to Head of Strategy & Policy, translating strategic priorities into structured workflows and cross-team alignment.
- Planned and executed leadership retreats, strategy off-sites, and company-wide convenings to strengthen organizational cohesion.
- Selected as sole administrative representative to support launch of first international school efforts in Barbados, coordinating executive logistics, government relations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Facilitated executive engagement with Prime Minister Mia Mottley and senior officials during strategic expansion initiative.
- Conducted internal reconciliation identifying $60K in dormant funds; implemented corrective process controls to prevent future financial leakage.
- Led negotiation and enterprise rollout of Asana; restructured Notion knowledge systems, improving cross-functional visibility and reducing workflow conflicts by 20%.
Executive Assistant to CEO - Burning Man Project - San Francisco, CA
(2022-05 - 2022-09)
- Managed complex executive calendar, strategic communications, and high-level stakeholder coordination for CEO.
- Directed end-to-end operational planning for CEO engagement at Burning Man, aligning logistics and public visibility with organizational priorities.
- Prepared executive briefing materials, research, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Special Projects Manager & Executive Assistant to Executive Director - Seva Foundation - Berkeley, CA
(2019-08 - 2022-04)
- Sole administrative support for the Executive Director of a global non-profit organization.
- Authored content for print and digital, including blog posts, aligning with brand standards.
- Coordinated logistics for high-visibility conferences and international travel for speakers, aligning with Seva's mission to serve marginalized communities.
- Negotiated a new state registration contract, saving 25% by replacing outdated agreements.
- Designed and implemented Microsoft Power BI dashboards enabling real-time performance tracking for Board reporting and executive decision-making.
Marketing Consultant - The Woods West Oakland / Circosphere - Oakland, CA
(2017-12 - 2019-07)
- Designed marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness for a 20,000 sq. ft. coworking and event venue.
- Played a key role in securing a $20,000 grant for the REFUGE Burning Man Honorarium Project.
- Developed partnerships with non-profits to foster community engagement and mutual benefits.
Marketing & Business Development Associate - Hearst Media (46Mile) - San Francisco, CA
(2017-05 - 2018-06)
- Designed, pitched, and onboarded clients with marketing budgets ranging from $100K to $1M.
- Developed value propositions and executed go-to-market strategies for new business acquisition.
- Leveraged Scarborough data to build audience segmentation models and messaging architecture.
- Led client-facing presentations and advised Hearst Bay Area leadership on revenue growth strategies.
- Oversaw account execution and media performance across print, digital, and experiential platforms.
Business Development Manager - Modern Luxury San Francisco Magazine - San Francisco, CA
(2015-06 - 2016-10)
- Developed marketing initiatives and creative brand assets, driving measurable revenue growth.
- Planned co-branded events to attract new clients and elevate brand visibility.
- Enhanced engagement for Weddings California Magazine with targeted campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms.
