Peggy Phillips Email & Phone Number

Palo Alto, Ca

Built Docent Program: Learned houses (construction, design, landscaping & “smart” details) and trained docent teams. Proactively sought out information to answer detailed questions from architects, folks who were renovating or building, as well as “tourists” – adding to comfort and success of docents. Provided logistical support – Helped with homes’ set-up prior to tour weekends, dealt with tour buses, tourists in the rain, the builder and construction crews. Coordinated with supported charity, Canine Companions. Helped to host VIP reception including preparation, coordinating with caterer and florist, staging the homes and guest relations (Mayor of Palo Alto, Time Warner execs from New York, and magazine advertisers who loaned/provided supplies/construction materials). Helped to pack up houses at the end of the tour weekends.

San Jose, Ca

Administrative support to Vice President of Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain Field Ops & Customer Service. Customer and corporate interface, detailed on-site and off-site meeting logistics and support to direct staff of 8-12. Calendar management (PhD and post doctoral work in Outlook calendaring), Telepresence/WebEx coordination as well as detailed domestic and international travel arrangements. Provided support to division’s Senior Vice President as required.

Santa Clara, Ca

Program Administrator (2005-06) -- Streamlined Visiting Scholar Program, simplifying the process, educating internal customers on correct and efficient use, monitoring progress, interfacing with university personnel worldwide, and coordinating the cooperation of five separate departments to assure success.Executive Assistant to VP of Displays Product Group (1998-05) -- Provided administrative support to VP of 200+ division and senior staff of 12. Activities included VP calendar, travel arrangements, staff meetings, corporate interface, off-site meetings, office management, and coordination of administrative staff.Executive Assistant to CIO (1997-98) -- Supported CIO and IS Department of 100+ including senior staff of 12. Included office management and organization, off-site meetings, corporate interface, travel arrangements, and ordering supplies and equipment. Revamped 20,000 sq. ft. office space Executive Assistant to VP/General Counsel (1995-97) -- Provided administrative support to General Counsel interfacing with his staff and all levels of management, the Board of Directors, and outside attorneys. Prepared contracts, correspondence, board presentations and minutes, ensuring discretion and confidentiality.Executive Assistant to President of Dyna-Craft Division (1984-94) -- Worked for two succeeding presidents as company grew from $10M to $100M in sales. Staff meetings, primary liaison between the division and corporate. Renovated office space; coordinated with contractors, and facilities/design personnel.