
Sarah Cahall
Executive / Personal Assistant | C-Suite & Founder Support | AI Startups
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About
Executive and Personal Assistant with 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite leaders and private principals across high-growth technology, household, and project-based environments. Currently a strategic partner to the President and COO of an AI startup, managing complex calendars, high-stakes communications, travel, investor and partner coordination, quality assurance testing, hiring and onboarding, office operations, and confidential matters. Known for polished judgment, discretion, and calm, reliable structure around fast-moving leaders.
Experience
Executive Assistant to the COO and President & Office Manager at Inkwell Technologies Studio (2025-01 – Present)
- Serve as the right hand to the President and COO of a high-growth AI technology studio, providing deep executive support across complex calendars, multi-city travel, high-stakes communications, and fast-moving daily decisions.
- Run hands-on quality assurance testing across the studio's AI platforms and products, writing clear, reproducible bug reports and tracking issues through to resolution.
- Manage end-to-end office operations, including facilities, vendors, procurement, technology and asset inventory, equipment logistics, and security and access.
- Build and own onboarding SOPs and lead the full onboarding process, giving every new hire a consistent, well-documented start.
- Support hiring across sourcing, candidate scheduling, interview logistics, and coordination with leadership to move roles from open to filled.
Executive Personal Assistant at Confidential Client (2022-01 – 2025-12)
- Provided high-touch support across professional and personal priorities within a demanding private household environment, anticipating needs and resolving issues with discretion.
- Managed complex scheduling, international travel, credentials, appointments, and day-to-day logistics, maintaining seamless coordination across changing plans and time zones.
- Handled time-sensitive requests independently, using sound judgment to determine what required immediate attention, delegation, escalation, or quiet resolution.
Project Field Manager at Pollock-Figueroa Properties (2021-01 – 2022-12)
- Directed multiple concurrent construction and property projects, coordinating schedules, vendors, subcontractors, municipal contacts, budgets, and on-site priorities.
- Implemented SOPs and process improvements that strengthened accountability, reduced waste, and improved project execution across departments.
Personal Assistant, Part-Time at Sara Kim (2020-01 – 2022-12)
- Managed scheduling, sensitive documentation, correspondence, and filing systems with absolute confidentiality and dependable follow-through.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts – Roosevelt University, Chicago
Certification in Performing Arts – London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, London