Port of BellinghamExecutive Administrator
Jun. 2019 - Nov. 2024Bellingham, Washington, United StatesIn my role at the Port of Bellingham, I provided high-level support to the CEO, Commissioners, Directors, and Legal Team, navigating complex priorities with strategic foresight and executive acumen. I managed 5 executive calendars, meeting logistics, travel arrangements, internal and external communications, documentation, and special projects, ensuring seamless coordination across five departments and optimizing executive efficiency. I led the organization of 12 high-profile meetings, preparing agendas, contracts, agreements, and providing real-time support to facilitate executive discussions. Additionally, I played a critical role in legal compliance by processing 16 resolutions, ensuring full adherence to government regulations. I streamlined administrative processes by implementing new technologies like Slack, resulting in a 20% increase in operational effectiveness. Building and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders, government officials, contractors, and 10 key external partners was essential in enhancing the Port’s public profile and fostering cooperative partnerships. I built marketing strategies to oversee social media, public relations, and content creation, increasing the Port’s visibility and strengthening its community engagement. I led budget planning, resource allocation, and public relations efforts, representing the Port in media engagements to drive stakeholder collaboration. Leveraging my expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, and workflow optimization, I improved operational processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity by 30%. Throughout my tenure, I demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and professionalism. I ensured smooth operations and effective executive support while driving innovation and process improvements across the organization.