Kenya Benjamin Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

The Global Operations team serves to be responsive and innovative partners who support OSF’s mission and decision making with our support by delivering effective, efficient, and streamlined services across Open Society Foundations. As an Operations Officer I am a part of a team that enables the Sr. Director of Global Operations to execute on the strategic priorities of Global Operations. I provide executive support to the Sr. Director as well as other managers on the team.

New York, New York, United States

Act as the key liaison between the offices of the Founder, the Chair, the President's Office and Senior Management of Open Society Foundations and Open Society—United States (OSUS), to ensure cohesive communication and collaboration.• Effectively manage day-to-day administrative operations of OSUS' Executive Office with minimal oversight. • Create comprehensive correspondence for a wide range of stakeholders, including local, state, and federal government agencies, grantees… Show more Act as the key liaison between the offices of the Founder, the Chair, the President's Office and Senior Management of Open Society Foundations and Open Society—United States (OSUS), to ensure cohesive communication and collaboration.• Effectively manage day-to-day administrative operations of OSUS' Executive Office with minimal oversight. • Create comprehensive correspondence for a wide range of stakeholders, including local, state, and federal government agencies, grantees, philanthropic partners, etc., on behalf of the Executive Director and senior leadership team.• Apply project planning and management skills, owning the design and successful execution of initiatives within the executive office while providing timely updates to the Executive Director as needed.• Establish and maintain positive relations with external partners and grantees during the Executive Director's absence, promptly addressing their needs and concerns to foster strong collaborative relationships.• Organize, plan, and execute tri-annual board meetings and all other board-related events, including agenda development, participant coordination, and logistics management, resulting in seamless and successful gatherings.• Travel to local and international sites to ensure the effective delivery of all programs within the scope of the Office, contributing to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Supported and assisted the Executive Director of OSUS, the foundations’ largest grant-making program with a $290M budget, 100+ staff, and 3 offices (NY, DC & Baltimore).• Spearheaded programs and events including, board meetings, staff meetings, retreats, grantee-related gatherings, and conferences. • Facilitated onboarding of new OSUS staff, offering key historical insights into grant-making, events management, board relations, and foundation activities. • Repeatedly recognized for… Show more Supported and assisted the Executive Director of OSUS, the foundations’ largest grant-making program with a $290M budget, 100+ staff, and 3 offices (NY, DC & Baltimore).• Spearheaded programs and events including, board meetings, staff meetings, retreats, grantee-related gatherings, and conferences. • Facilitated onboarding of new OSUS staff, offering key historical insights into grant-making, events management, board relations, and foundation activities. • Repeatedly recognized for exceptional diligence, maintaining composure in high-stress, time-sensitive situations, and adeptly addressing the varied needs of high-level executives. • Proficiently managed communication and coordination across all staff levels to achieve organizational objectives. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Supported and assisted the Executive Director of U.S. Programs by serving as the department's primary point of contact for day-to-day support and provided executive support on various projects and executive office needs.• Coordinated the Executive Director's schedule and managed their calendar, including scheduling internal meetings, external engagements, and other time-sensitive commitments.• Functioned as a liaison between the Executive Director and various internal and external… Show more Supported and assisted the Executive Director of U.S. Programs by serving as the department's primary point of contact for day-to-day support and provided executive support on various projects and executive office needs.• Coordinated the Executive Director's schedule and managed their calendar, including scheduling internal meetings, external engagements, and other time-sensitive commitments.• Functioned as a liaison between the Executive Director and various internal and external stakeholders, facilitating efficient information exchange. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Managed office operations for the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources with 200+ employees and an annual operating budget of $21M, serving over 15,000 clients annually across New York City.• Served as the primary point of contact for government officials and agencies concerning legislative matters and contracts, ensuring positive interactions.• Prepared and submitted lobbying reports to both City and State Lobbying Commissions, demonstrating compliance and transparency in… Show more Managed office operations for the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources with 200+ employees and an annual operating budget of $21M, serving over 15,000 clients annually across New York City.• Served as the primary point of contact for government officials and agencies concerning legislative matters and contracts, ensuring positive interactions.• Prepared and submitted lobbying reports to both City and State Lobbying Commissions, demonstrating compliance and transparency in all lobbying activities.• Coordinated logistics for a wide range of organizational events, meetings, and conferences, guaranteeing well-managed, and organized operations.• Supported onboarding, mentoring and training for full-time and part-time employees as well as interns, fostering a productive and cohesive team environment. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Coordinated departmental participation in various HIV/AIDS conferences nationally and internationally.• Organized cross-country meetings with donors and developed donor presentations; arranged semi-annual departmental meetings and company-wide events including an employee wellness series.• Responsible for all logistics related to events including consultancy agreements and vendor contracts, travel, scheduling, invoice reconciliation, and expense reporting.

Greater New York City Area

• Provided support to President including, but not limited to calendar management, expense reporting, and taking, editing, distributing meeting minutes. • Responsible for all administrative duties relating to clients including correspondence, management of databases, and arranging travel (for clients and staff).• Liaise with Human Resources to process all new divisional hires; liaise with marketing department to assist in arranging trade shows in NYC.

Greater New York City Area

• Served as communications associate, managing promotional and operational communications for division; communications with construction companies and RVPs and DMs regarding real estate; distribution of capital project reports detailing status of remodels/relocations/expansions of stores.• Coordinated with Marketing Department to ensure product launches were aligned with product distribution and program goals and objectives.• Organized yearly award conference; arranged travel; handled… Show more • Served as communications associate, managing promotional and operational communications for division; communications with construction companies and RVPs and DMs regarding real estate; distribution of capital project reports detailing status of remodels/relocations/expansions of stores.• Coordinated with Marketing Department to ensure product launches were aligned with product distribution and program goals and objectives.• Organized yearly award conference; arranged travel; handled all administrative duties for department. Show less

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