Jessica Wainwright, Pmp, Cspo Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

A dynamic role tasked with driving organizational evolution through strategic planning, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at identifying opportunities for operational enhancement and guiding teams through complex transitions to achieve sustainable growth. Known for cultivating a culture of innovation, fostering open communication, and delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments.• Orchestrated end-to-end transformation initiatives by aligning business objectives with actionable strategies.• Defined clear goals, KPIs, and roadmaps to guide organizations toward successful change.• Implemented change frameworks that mitigated resistance, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and promoted seamless adoption of new processes and technologies.• Collaborated effectively across departments and teams to harness diverse expertise, drive consensus, and optimize processes, resulting in streamlined operations and improved efficiency.• Championed culture of innovation by fostering mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging creative problem-solving, and driving experimentation.• Leveraged data analytics to inform decision making, measure transformation progress, and identify areas for optimization, resulting in data-backed strategies and outcomes.• Delivered persuasive communications to articulate rationale behind transformation initiatives, build alignment, and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Supported CEO and executive leadership team in fast-paced environment by managing intricate calendars with multiple time zones, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings with stakeholders and clients.• Anticipated needs of CEO and executive leadership team to help them stay focused on their work and drive efficiency by resolving strategic, operational, and administrative issues before they arose by being agile and quickly shifting priorities and focus based on changing conditions.• Managed complex travel arrangements, including international flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, optimizing CEO's time and ensuring seamless travel experiences.• Acted as primary point of contact between CEO and other department leaders, facilitating effective communication and smooth information flow.• Prepared and proofread important documents, presentations, and reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all materials presented to internal and external audiences.• Owned, planned, and facilitated physical or virtual meetings by taking and transcribing minutes, as well as following up on action items and deliverables.• Provided project management support, including tracking progress, monitoring deadlines, and assisting with deliverables. • Collaborated with internal teams to facilitate efficient project execution and follow up on action items.• Worked closely with CEO's chief of staff to drive strategic initiatives and goals and ensure accomplishment by executive leadership team to aid firm in growth.• Managed sensitive and confidential information and materials through all interactions with utmost discretion and professionalism.• Assisted in organizing company-wide events, conferences, and board meetings by handling logistics and ensuring successful execution.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Senior Executive Assistant to the K+C Americas CEO & K+C West PresidentManager of a team of administrative and executive assistants• Hire, manage, develop and train junior assistants. Establish and monitor goals, conduct performance reviews, administer salaries, and provide support for assistant team.

Chicago, Il

Supporting K+C Americas CEO, CFO, COO, and the Executive Leadership TeamKin + Carta exists to make the world work better.Previously, "Solstice | Kin + Carta," we retired the Solstice brand and expanded our capabilities to represent Kin + Carta's headquarters in the Americas. A global consulting firm built for the 2020s, Kin + Carta helps make the journey to becoming a digital business tangible, sustainable and profitable. By building digital twins to replace existing analog processes, designing and launching new digital products and services, and unlocking future innovation through modernization initiatives, Kin + Carta seamlessly integrates the strategic consulting, software engineering and marketing technology needed to help businesses Make It Happen.Headquartered in London and Chicago, Kin + Carta is a collaborative ecosystem of 1,600 strategists, engineers and creatives across four continents.

Chicago, Il

• Managed monthly financials including accounts payables and account receivables.• Processed expense reports for department heads.• Worked with offsite CFO to review monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts for board review.• Managed onboarding for new hires and offboarding for employees leaving company.• Managed payroll for 26 employees.• Operated and maintained employee benefits and renewals.• Arranged travel and accommodations for CEO, project managers, and teams.• Took incoming phone calls and distributed company emails and business correspondence.• Coordinated meals for meetings, company-sponsored lunches for employees, and company events.• Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering, requisitions, stocking, and shipment receiving.

Chicago, Il

Legal Assistant for financial institution in Chicago's West Loop.Supporting the Chief Financial Officer, Legal Services Director, Risk Management Director• Tracked and perfected lien documentation for secured loans.• Supported protection of credit union assets by posting delinquent loan payments.• Recovered collateral and placed collateral protection insurance on accounts as required.• Prepared information for inception of legal action.• Handled tracking and payment of all real estate tax issues in company's mortgage portfolio.• Supported administrative requirements for legal services manager, risk management director, and chief financial officer.• Communicated and coordinated legal service issues with other departments in organization.• Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Chicago, Il

• Executive/legal assistant and office manager for real estate tax foreclosure company in downtown Chicago.Managed day-to-day operations of company and company's owner. Prepared appropriate legal forms associated with tax foreclosure process. Performed daily duties at Cook County Tax Department and Cook County Courthouse. Worked closely with company's real estate attorneys regarding document preparation for court calls. Maintained and prepared documents for real estate closings when attorney not available. Ensured office was equipped to run efficiently by ordering supplies. Maintained office payroll and petty cash account. Assisted in hiring process for new employees. Advised office clerks on daily duties to ensure company ran efficiently.

Chicago, Illinois, United States