Executive Assistant / Program Operations Coordinator - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, Texas
(2023-08 - 2025-02)
Provided executive-level administrative and operational support for a large-scale academic internship program supporting more than 300 STEM trainees annually.
- Coordinated complex scheduling, onboarding, orientation logistics, mentor assignments, and communications for over 1,700 applicants.
- Prepared meeting agendas, briefing materials, reports, and presentations for leadership and advisory board meetings.
- Administered departmental purchasing, procurement, reconciliations, and expense tracking while ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- Developed and implemented over 10 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve operational consistency and workflow efficiency.
- Served as the primary point of contact for trainees, faculty, leadership, and external stakeholders regarding program operations and administrative support.
Administrative Specialist / Executive Assistant - City of Houston Office of the Mayor - Houston, Texas
(2020-01 - 2023-08)
- Managed multiple calendars, coordinated high-level meetings, and facilitated communications with elected officials, council members, attorneys, and community stakeholders.
- Prepared briefing materials, agendas, travel itineraries, presentations, and confidential correspondence.
- Oversaw contract tracking, agreement execution, and administrative coordination for development-related projects and city initiatives.
- Coordinated onboarding, offboarding, and internship supervision while supporting departmental hiring activities.
- Assisted with budget preparation, financial tracking, and processing of city-wide financial programs and development agreements.
- Ensured timely processing of administrative operations including payroll and timekeeping documentation during leadership absences.
Executive Administrative Professional - DEAN'S PROFESSIONAL TEMPORARY STAFFING - Houston, Texas
(2017-01 - 2020-11)
Supported senior leadership through contract assignments with major healthcare and municipal organizations throughout Houston.
- Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas - Executive Assistant to Director of Pathology: Supported pathology leadership with scheduling, project coordination, workflow documentation, and interdepartmental communications during implementation of the Beaker system.
- CHI St. Luke's Health – The Vintage Hospital - Executive Assistant to Hospital President & Chief Nursing Officer: Managed confidential communications, leadership reporting, scheduling, and operational administrative operations.
- City of Houston Office of the Mayor - Administrative Assistant to Deputy Director: Provided leadership support for economic development operations, contract and development agreement tracking, calendar & meeting management, coordinating daily functions for the Mayor, City Council Members, and senior officials.
Senior Administrative Assistant - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, Texas
(2003-09 - 2016-02)
Supported executive and clinical leadership within the Department of Anesthesiology for one of the nation's leading cancer centers.
- Assisted in launching the Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Clinic by coordinating operations, workflow implementation, and administrative logistics.
- Managed purchase orders, financial documentation, employee records, and administrative operations in compliance with institutional policies.
