Executive Assistant & Board Secretary - Almond Board of California - Modesto, CA / Hybrid
(2024-09)
- Partner directly with the President & CEO to orchestrate daily executive operations, optimize cross-functional communication, and maximize leadership productivity.
- Serve as Board Secretary and primary liaison for a 20-member Board of Directors, safeguarding governance compliance and protecting confidential communications.
- Spearhead end-to-end planning, material preparation, and logistical execution for high-profile, quarterly board meetings and yearly board member offsites.
- Manage all critical board documentation and processes, executing comprehensive annual updates of governance records to ensure compliance with USDA regulatory guidelines.
Executive Assistant & Director of Office Operations - Soles4Souls - Nashville, TN / Remote
(2021-01 - 2024-09)
- Delivered comprehensive executive support to the CEO, driving daily operational alignment across a full remote national organization.
- Served as the core administrative bridge between executive leadership and the Board of Directors to facilitate seamless governance.
- Orchestrated national events, board meetings, and organizational gatherings directing all logistics, materials preparation and multi-channel communications.
- Oversaw remote headquarters operations and led a cross-functional administrative support team to optimize organizational efficiency.
Executive Assistant & Board Liaison - Sobrato Family Foundation - Mountain View, CA
(2016-04 - 2021-01)
- Supported the CEO/President in executive operations for a philanthropic organization dedicated to driving housing stability, education, and essential human services for underserved families.
- Managed and safeguarded critical board documentation, trustee communications, and complex meeting logistics to support governance and grantmaking processes.
- Maintained confidential records, program documentation, and key reporting materials with accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Co-founded and structured a cross-functional staff committee building a 12-member leadership group dedicated to driving internal connection and employee engagement.
Executive Assistant - Los Altos United Methodist Church - Los Altos, CA
(2013-06 - 2016-03)
- Supported senior leadership in a faith-based, community-serving organization, facilitating operations focused on pastoral care and comprehensive family support.
- Served as the primary point of contact for congregants and external stakeholders, managing sensitive communications with discretion and compassion.
- Managed schedules, correspondence, and complex confidential records across all ministries and community programs.
- Coordinated meetings, group gatherings, and organizational events supporting congregants and volunteers.
Freelance Public Relations Consultant - Self-Employed - Sunnyvale, CA
(2008-01 - 2017-01)
- Delivered strategic communications, professional writing, and precise copyediting for corporate and nonprofit clients on a flexible, independent basis.
- Designed and executed impactful messaging and directed targeted media outreach campaigns that elevated client visibility.
- Managed client relationships, project timelines, and deliverables, consistently meeting deadlines while operating a self-starting independent practice.
Communications Director - American Heart Association - San Jose, CA
(2004-01 - 2007-10)
- Spearheaded media relations and communications strategy for the Silicon Valley division, driving regional brand visibility.
- Cultivated strategic community partnerships and deployed wide-reaching public awareness campaigns.
- Authored and secured high-profile placements for prominent regional media outlets.
