Larissa Tessendorf, M.A.

Administrative and Project Coordinator with 20+ years of experience supporting executives, coordinating projects and events, managing office operations, calendars, travel, communications, and cross-functional initiatives. Proven ability to improve processes, organize complex logistics, and deliver exceptional service in higher education and corporate environments.

Project and Office Coordinator - Wichita State University

(2024-04 - 2026-05)

• Coordinated meetings, conferences, and special events for faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Tracked project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and executive correspondence.
• Provided administrative support to the College of Engineering Exceptions Committee.
• Coordinated Engineering Open House planning and logistics, working with corporate sponsors: Boeing, Spirit, Airbus, Textron, Bombardier, etc.

Administrative Specialist - Wichita State University

(2019-01 - 2024-04)

• Supported department leadership, faculty, students, and visitors.
• Managed executive calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, and purchasing.
• Developed reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and organized filing systems.
• Coordinated departmental meetings, events, and document translations.

Curriculum Coordinator - Wichita State University

(2017-10 - 2018-11)

• Coordinated educational programs, workshops, and a four-week summer program.
• Developed instructional materials and supported student success initiatives.

Executive Secretary & Public Relations - RIC Paraná

(2014-02 - 2015-02)

Planned corporate events, product launches, supplier logistics, media relations, and communications.

Owner - Soft Tacos Mexican Food

(2011-09 - 2014-03)

Managed daily business operations, HR, budgeting, inventory, customer service, and marketing.

Event Planner & Translator - Disney Latin America

(2011-01 - 2011-09)

Coordinated logistics and translated contracts for Disney on Ice events.

Executive Secretary & Public Relations - Travessa dos Editores

(2010 - 2011)

Supported executives through communications, travel planning, event coordination, and media relations.

Public Relations - IBQ Chemical Industries

(2006 - 2009)

• Coordinated international trade show participation such as the Latin America Aero Defense trade show in Santiago, Chile, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Marketing campaigns and foreign customer relations.

President's Executive Secretary - Unimed Curitiba

(2003 - 2005)

Managed executive calendar, travel, meetings, translations, and confidential communications.

Executive Secretary - Kraft Foods Brazil

(2001 - 2002)

Provided executive support, travel coordination, and meeting administration.

Master of Arts - Communication - Wichita State University

Bachelor of Social Communications - Public Relations - PUC PR