Dedicated executive support professional with a proven track record of providing comprehensive assistance to C-Suite executives and board of directors. Highly skilled in administrative, operational support, and project coordination, adept at thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possessing exceptional organizational abilities, I excel in managing diverse responsibilities, ensuring smooth operations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded executive support functions for the CEO and board of directors, facilitating streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.• Independently managed complex scheduling tasks, demonstrating proactive initiative and adaptability in accommodating shifting priorities.• Maintained utmost confidentiality and professionalism while interfacing with stakeholders, including board members, corporate executives, and community leaders.• Successfully coordinated board meetings and related activities, including agenda creation, minutes recording, and report compilation, ensuring efficient governance processes.• Played a pivotal role in fundraising efforts by liaising with the Development team, contributing to the organization's financial sustainability.• Utilized proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and online board management tools to streamline administrative processes and enhance organizational efficiency.• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills in representing the organization at internal and external meetings, fostering positive relationships with diverse constituencies.• Proactively anticipated and addressed administrative needs across the organization, showcasing strong decision-making abilities and prioritization skills.

Diligently orchestrated payroll and financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. Adept at managing diverse responsibilities, fostering team capabilities, and driving operational excellence in dynamic environments.Key Achievements:• Led streamlined processing of bi-weekly payroll, ensuring precision in employee timesheet coordination and compliance with prevailing wages and federal leave programs.• Spearheaded efficient external invoice collection and review processes, enhancing accuracy and optimizing workflow efficiency.• Provided comprehensive training and support in invoice coding and reconciliation, empowering cross-departmental teams to excel in financial operations.• Orchestrated meticulous invoice data entry into financial software, facilitating transparent financial oversight and decision-making by upper management.• Managed check cutting and distribution, leveraging various delivery services for prompt and secure transactions, ensuring financial integrity.• Maintained strict adherence to organizational record retention policies, ensuring accessibility and compliance in invoice filing and organization.• Facilitated seamless technology management, from establishing new services to troubleshooting existing technology, enhancing staff productivity and operational efficiency.• Ensured efficient handling of mail and packages across multiple office locations, optimizing communication and workflow efficiency with external shipping vendors.

Supported both Development and Finance departments to ensure operational excellence and successful fundraising initiatives. Skilled in managing various aspects of fundraising, financial processes, and donor relations with meticulous attention to detail and strong communication abilities.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded donor correspondence efforts, enhancing donor engagement through timely acknowledgments and communications related to annual giving, membership gifts, and special events.• Collaborated seamlessly with the Development team to execute Membership and Annual Appeal campaigns, contributing to successful fundraising outcomes.• Orchestrated seamless Accounts Payable processes, ensuring prompt invoice processing, meticulous vendor management, and accurate staff credit card reconciliation.• Maintained meticulous donor records in Raiser’s Edge and ensured accurate financial records, enabling targeted communication efforts and informed decision-making.• Played a pivotal role in financial transparency by completing monthly bank reconciliations for cash and investment accounts, guaranteeing accuracy and reliability.• Provided invaluable support in executing mailings and special events, ensuring exceptional donor experiences and operational efficiency.• Spearheaded the generation of invoices for contracts, grants, and contributions, facilitating smooth financial transactions and revenue recognition.• Demonstrated proficiency in bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring punctual and precise staff compensation.• Excelled in meticulous data entry for all financial transactions, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial records while upholding confidentiality standards.

Co-founded an award-winning independent publication featuring the contributions of 200 women, femme, and non-binary comics creators. Leveraged a wide-reaching network of creators, industry leaders, and loyal audience base to expand the solicitation of new talent for each volume and to grow production and distribution. Published 10 volumes of the anthology series with 4,000 copies sold. Key Achievements:• Personalized the editorial process and established lasting relationships with creators from 20 different countries for over 400 submissions across the 10 publications.• Launched 7 successful crowdfunding campaigns totaling $100,000 from 2,800 individual pledges (individual donations via Kickstarter platform) for publication, distribution, merchandise, and artist compensation, exceeding funding goals for each campaign by 15-40%.• Published early works from several creators who grew to become award winning and New York Times bestselling authors.• Archived in the permanent comics collection at the Library of Congress.www.dirtydiamonds.net

Provided dynamic and comprehensive support to C-Suite executives and leadership team. Adept at managing diverse responsibilities, fostering collaboration, and enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.Key Achievements:• Provided dedicated support to multiple C-Suite executives, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements with precision and attention to detail, ensuring seamless logistics for meetings and events.• Facilitated strategic planning and executive search processes for the Board and Leadership team, contributing to organizational growth and development.• Played a key role in staff 360 reviews, fostering a culture of feedback and professional development, enhancing team performance and morale.• Managed expense report coding and processing, including meticulous tracking of expenses related to federal grants, ensuring compliance and transparency in financial operations.• Spearheaded weekly inner-departmental administrative staff collaboration meetings, fostering communication and alignment across teams, enhancing operational synergy.• Led the office beautification and organization committee, enhancing workplace aesthetics and functionality, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Facilitated seamless employee onboarding and offboarding processes. Adept at managing diverse responsibilities, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.Key Achievements:• Orchestrated comprehensive employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including managing new employee orientation and conducting departing employee exit interviews, ensuring smooth transitions and retention of institutional knowledge.• Coordinated open enrollment activities, interfacing with health insurance providers and providing valuable assistance to staff regarding insurance provider resources and processes, enhancing employee understanding and satisfaction with benefits packages.• Maintained meticulous employee files and ensured compliance with state and federal hiring regulations, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and integrity in HR operations.