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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at RIC Paraná (2014-02 – 2015-02)

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

Owner at Soft Tacos Mexican Food (2011-09 – 2014-03)

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

Event Planner & Translator at Disney Latin America (2011-01 – 2011-09)

Coordinated logistics and translated contracts for Disney on Ice events.

Executive Secretary & Public Relations at Travessa dos Editores (2010-01 – 2011-12)

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

Public Relations at IBQ Chemical Industries (2006-01 – 2009-12)

• 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 at Unimed Curitiba (2003-01 – 2005-12)

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

Executive Secretary at Kraft Foods Brazil (2001-01 – 2002-12)

Provided executive support, travel coordination, and meeting administration.

Master of Arts in Communication – Wichita State University

Bachelor in Social Communications (Public Relations) – PUC PR