Oct 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Golden, Colorado

• Assistant to three C level executives - legal, operations and people and systems officers - in an international manufacturing company. Products are in the aerospace, automotive, defense, communication, medical, natural renewable resources, and semi conductor industries.

Dec 2011 – Sep 2019 · 7 yrs 9 mos · University of Denver

• Executive Assistant to Ambassador Christopher Hill, chief advisor to the chancellor for global engagement at the University of Denver and prior Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies; formerly, leader of the U.S. delegation in six-party talks on the North Korea nuclear issue while assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, and was the U.S ambassador to Iraq, South Korea, Poland and Macedonia.
• Managed an extremely high workload, often in the absence of Amb. Hill
• Successfully planned logistics of challenging events and more than 60 trips per year including extremely complex international engagements for various consulting and board commitments.
• Oversaw the daily operations of global engagement and the graduate school in Amb. Hill’s absence.
• Managed book tour and media barrages.
• Effectively interfaced with a wide variety of people including VIPs such as Condoleezza Rice and Madeline Albright as well as C level executives, students, faculty and representatives of varied local and international organizations.

Apr 2005 – Dec 2011 · 6 yrs 8 mos · Englewood, Colorado

• Assistant to the President, The Kubik Company/Western Pacific Transport LLC, a private wind-turbine component transportation business and legal services company.
• Provided services on a consultant basis in all aspects of administration including:
• Project management
• Travel and meeting coordination
• Office management
• Billing, accounting and budgeting.

Jun 2004 – Mar 2005 · 9 mos · Denver, Colorado

• Assistant Director for External Relations, School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, University of Denver.
• Managed job placement program and liaised between hospitality industry and university.
• Provided interview, resume and career counseling for students.
• Organized annual industry job fair.
• Wrote and distributed press releases.
• Designed and created marketing brochures and fliers.
• Assisted with capital and annual fund campaigns.

Aug 1998 – Oct 2002 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Englewood, Colorado

• Assistant to the President, Destination Hotels and Resorts, a $1.5 billion hospitality company with 32 world-class properties in the United Kingdom and United States.
• Handled all issues related to the President’s office.
• Kept flow of work continuing in President’s absence (up to 2 ½ months).
• Coordinated extensive travel schedule.
• Organized yearly conferences.
• Managed projects (including a $5 million renovation RFP).
• Developed contributions program and integrated with office team building.
• Budget preparation.
• Prepared complex presentations tailored towards investors, clients and employees.

Mar 1997 – Feb 1998 · 11 mos · Aurora, Colorado

• Office Manager/Assistant to the President, Optima Batteries, Inc; a battery research and manufacturing company. (Moved from Cody Energy to Optima Batteries with the same President.)
• Provided support/assistance to the President, Operations Manager, Finance Manager and Marketing Manager.
• Coordinated and administered the general business activities of the office.
• Developed integration programs.
• Conducted surveys and compiled resource databases.
• Acted as travel expert for the company.
• Supervised receptionist and temporary services for administrative functions.

Feb 1994 – Feb 1997 · 3 yrs · Denver, Colorado

• Assistant to the President, Cody Energy, Inc., an oil and gas acquisition and exploration company, subsidiary of the Gates Corporation.
• Implemented a Contributions Committee and served as chairman.
• Developed and monitored a $1 million budget for the President’s office.
• Verified and approved all legal invoices.
• Acted as Public Relations Officer, ensuring relevant press releases were disseminated.
• Served as chairman of the Social Committee.
• Prepared board reports.

Oct 1992 – Jan 1994 · 1 yr 3 mos · Denver, Colorado

• Office Manager/Executive Assistant to the Director, AMC Cancer Research Center, Chairman, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group/Director, Rose Cancer Center. Three cancer research entities led by a world renowned oncologist, Dr. Douglass Tormey.
• Managed and organized all aspects of Chairman’s communications.
• Hired, supervised and trained a staff of six.
• Coordinated semi-annual international conferences (1,600 attendees) and trade show.
• Made extensive travel arrangements.
• Recorded and transcribed minutes of meetings.
• Composed and signed correspondence on a variety of subjects.
• Acted as liaison between the Director and the 3,500 members of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.

Mar 1986 – May 1992 · 6 yrs 2 mos · Frankfurt, Germany

• Administrative Manager for the Commander, Frankfurt Army Regional Medical Center, Germany, the largest U.S. military medical center in Europe, covering a catchment area of 5,500 square miles and providing care for a military population of 150,000.
• Planned events and briefings.
• Supervised civilian and military employees.
• Interviewed job applicants.
• Trained new employees.
• Scheduled work assignments.
• Coordinated conferences.
• Controlled leave schedules.
• Edited and published weekly hospital newsletters.
• Developed, supervised and taught a Professional Skills Development Program.
• Performed patient assistance and public relations activities.

May 1984 – Feb 1986 · 1 yr 9 mos · Frankfurt, Germany

• Executive Secretary to the Chief Financial Officer, 435th Civil Engineering Squadron, Rhein Main Air Force Base, West Germany. U.S. Air Force base.

Sep 1982 – Mar 1984 · 1 yr 6 mos · Wrexham, North Wales, UK

• Executive Secretary to the President of Undercover Product International Ltd., North Wales, Britain; manufacturer of hospital disposable products.