My role as Executive Assistant at Lockheed Martin in Cape Canaveral was a significant experience. From 2018 to 2022, I provided comprehensive administrative and technical support to the Site Director within a high-security aerospace manufacturing environment. This included managing complex executive calendars and coordinating detailed domestic and international travel, complete with expense reconciliation through Concur.

A key part of my responsibilities involved maintaining Secret Security Clearance and handling confidential labor relations materials. I also coordinated internal meetings, executive off-sites, and VIP engagements, managing everything from venue logistics and catering to tracking action items. I served as the primary administrative liaison between senior leadership, government agencies, and various cross-functional departments.

From 2016 to 2018, I was the Retail Operations Manager at Hart's Fabric in Santa Cruz, CA. I oversaw daily operations, including HR coordination, vendor negotiations, and inventory controls. I also managed a staff of 12 sales associates and warehouse employees.

During this time, I implemented Google Workspace systems to improve tracking and operational efficiency. I also developed workshops and managed event logistics to drive engagement and revenue growth. This included coordinating event-based marketing strategies, tracking budgets, venue selection, staffing, and guest tracking.

For ten years, I was the Owner and Operator at Restaurant James Randall. I directed all administrative, financial, and operational functions for the restaurant and its catering business. This included managing contracts, budgets, vendor agreements, payroll, and all accounting functions like AR/AP.

I also coordinated large-scale events, some for over 1,000 guests. This involved overseeing full logistics, staffing, scheduling, and vendor management. I prepared financial summaries to monitor profitability and operational performance for these events.

My time as an Administrative Assistant at the County of Santa Clara from 2002 to 2005 was focused on supporting Policy Aides in District V. This was a fast-paced environment, managing heavy calendar and scheduling requirements for the largest district, which covered 11 cities and 400,000 residents.

I worked closely with the Chief of Staff, producing Board agendas, detailed meeting minutes, financial documentation, and reports. I also served as a liaison between the County Supervisor and other city and county governmental agencies. My responsibilities included managing all incoming telephone and email inquiries, directing constituents to the appropriate departments, and tracking inquiries to identify community needs and trends.

Network Photonics in 2001 was chaos in the best way—a startup scaling fast, and I was the one making sure the VP of Engineering's calendar, meetings, and team didn't implode. I managed information flow across engineering leadership, tracked action items, and built processes from scratch that actually stuck as we grew.

I coordinated hiring, onboarded 30 engineers, handled all the HR documentation, and ran team building. I also prepped presentations and reports for leadership and board meetings. David Arnold, the VP of Engineering and my direct supervisor, has spoken to my work on LinkedIn. That year taught me how to operate in high-growth environments where the systems don't exist yet and you have to build them while the plane is flying.

My four years as an Executive Assistant at Sand Hill Capital, from 1997 to 2001, were a formative experience. I supported five C-level executives, managing their dynamic calendars filled with investor and board meetings. I also coordinated board meetings, prepared materials, and organized quarterly updates and reporting.

A significant part of my role involved overseeing daily financial operations for a $500M venture fund. This included accounts receivable and payable, wire transfers, and tracking financial contracts. I also monitored incoming investment opportunities, due diligence timelines, and pitch meeting schedules.