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Palo Alto, Ca

Provide administrative support to the Foundation's Chief of Programs. Manage Chief of Program's busy schedule due to demands as an executive member of Foundation, manager of a staff of 60 science professionals, sought-after advisor as forward-thinking philanthropic leader, and architect of environment strategies at foundation.• Plan complex travel and itineraries, complete expense reports, and reconcile business trip expenditures against AMEX statements.• Take on ad hoc projects to simplify systems within department. Track various projects from inception to fulfillment – including planning external client meetings, confirming consultant deliverables, and overseeing internal programs.• Other duties include planning team offsites, acting as liaison with foundation stakeholders, and working with peer foundations to keep abreast of best practices.

Woodside, Ca

• Supported a Managing Director with focus on calendaring and travel. Scheduled meetings and phone calls, arranged travel – including complex travel with multiple international destinations. Completed expense reports and provided variety of administrative duties.• In regular communication with limited partners, portfolio company C-level management, and executives’ industry contacts and peers.• Also supported CFO and Vice President of Finance with administrative duties related to finance and legal issues for stock financing of portfolio companies.• Worked with contractor to maintain LP contact database for limited partner capital calls, quarterly financial statements, and distributions.• Handled all office management duties such as vetting vendors to keep office running smoothly.

Menlo Park, Ca

Menlo Park, Ca

Provided administrative support to foundation’s CEO, including travel and scheduling speaking engagements related to published books, political activities, charitable trust, and personal requests.• Planned political fundraising events. Assisted in maintaining database for charities applying for grants. Provided assistance with planning family vacations and order/fulfillment for personal gifts.• Assisted with office support duties such as break room and office supplies maintenance, IT troubleshooting, answered and screened telephone calls, and greeted guests.

Mountain View, Ca

Buena Park, Ca

Ba, Journalism & Natural Sciences

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

Diploma