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Whitney Loftesnes

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Boulder, Colorado, United States19 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of executive support experience.
  • Recognized with The Strategic Partnership Award.
  • Expert in managing complex projects and events.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Administrative Professional with expertise in Executive Support and Project Management within the SaaS industry.

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About

Dynamic Administrative Professional | Expert in Executive Support and Project Management With over a decade of experience in supporting executives within fast-paced software, technology, and professional service companies, I bring a wealth of expertise to every role I undertake. My career spans diverse roles, including executive assistant, business partner, chief of staff, and project manager, among others. I am adept at managing complex projects and navigating challenging situations seamlessly. From orchestrating high-stakes board meetings and coordinating all-hands events to handling extensive international travel arrangements and overseeing budgets, I excel in creating efficiency and fostering collaboration. My resourcefulness, strong organizational skills, and calm demeanor have earned me a reputation for excellence and reliability. My role as a strategic thought partner allows me to contribute meaningfully to leadership initiatives and business planning. My commitment to supporting others and being an integral part of a cohesive team is what drives me. This dedication is reflected in my promotions at Convercent/OneTrust and my recognition with The Strategic Partnership Award by the Admin Awards. Specialties: MS Office, Gsuite, Meeting Coordination, Calendar Management, PowerPoint Presentation Preparation, Travel Planning, Event Planning, Budget Tracking

Experience

19 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Workday

Senior Executive Assistant

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Boulder, Colorado, United States · Hybrid

  • Sr Executive Assistant to the VP of Intelligent Experience Platform (UI + Productivity Technologies) and the VP of Global Product Vision Experience

Airbnb

Executive Business Partner, Trust & Safety Engineering + Information Security

Aug 2022Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • As an Executive Business Partner at Airbnb, I proactively support the Chief Security Officer and Director of Information Security, ensuring seamless executive operations and elevating executive visibility.
  • Anticipate and address Executives’ needs by staying informed about team activities and priorities
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders and external vendors
  • Organize impactful team events and distributed weekly communications to elevate executive visibility

Onetrust

Chief Of Staff, Ethics & Compliance

Feb 2022Sep 2022 · 7 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • In my role as Chief Of Staff at OneTrust, I played a pivotal role in driving alignment and success within the company and the Ethics organization. I facilitated key leadership and OKR meetings, led the quarterly board deck process, and collaborated closely with the CEO on important agendas and content for company-wide meetings - in addition to staying one step ahead, anticipating roadblocks and removing them so that the CEO could stay focused hitting targets and the company's top priorities.

Convercent by onetrust

3 roles

Chief Of Staff

Aug 2021Feb 2022 · 6 mos

  • In my role as Chief Of Staff at Convercent by OneTrust, I strategically aligned with the CEO to drive top priorities, organize schedules, and facilitate key meetings to ensure team alignment and progress. I managed the coordination of quarterly board meetings, ensuring seamless presentations and logistics to support effective communication and decision-making. Additionally, I hired and managed a junior EA to support senior executives, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Sr. Executive Business Partner to CEO

Promoted

Jan 2021Aug 2021 · 7 mos

  • While strategically aligning with the CEO on top priorities, organizing his schedule & travel accordingly, and serving as a gatekeeper, I stepped into project-manage the 92-day due diligence process to successfully close the acquisition by OneTrust. After closing in April, I led Convercent's integration into OneTrust by working closely with OneTrust's M&A integration manager, both OneTrust and Convercent's internal stakeholders, and utilized Monday.com to track progress.

Executive Assistant

Jun 2018Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Supported executive team in board meetings, event coordination, and CEO's schedule, becoming a trusted thought partner and gatekeeper.
  • Managed CEO's time efficiently, prepped for meetings, and coordinated board events.
  • Collaborated closely with Chief of Staff to ensure smooth operations and support CRO.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced startup environment.

Career break

Personal goal pursuit

Apr 2017Jun 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Dedicated time to non-profit work in San Francisco followed by extensive travel throughout South America, focused on achieving fluency in Spanish and gaining diverse cultural insights while fostering meaningful connections worldwide.

Twitter

2 roles

Executive Assistant, Engineering Effectiveness & Platform Engineering

Promoted

Feb 2015Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Business partner for two VPs of Engineering at Twitter who led organizations of 215 and 120 people. I assisted the VP of Engineering Effectiveness with leading product & eng initiatives, including a product launch for the growth team in India. I found another passion by supporting VP's involvement in inspiring women and young women to pursue careers in STEM by:
  • preparing speaking presentations for JavaOne, WomenWhoCode, AdWeek, & TiECon
  • providing onsite support to the Twitter VPs and SVPs at Grace Hopper Celebration in Houston, TX
  • assisting with Girls Who Code while onsite at Twitter

Administrative Assistant, Platform Engineering

Mar 2014Feb 2015 · 11 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • I joined Twitter as an Administrative Assistant for Platform Engineering, where I supported Directors and coordinated team events to strengthen our culture. My role involved providing dedicated support to key leaders, organizing social events, and bringing a positive and energetic attitude to the team.

Pwc

2 roles

Executive Assistant

Promoted

Dec 2013Mar 2014 · 3 mos · San Francisco, CA

  • In my role as an Executive Assistant at PwC in San Francisco, I successfully managed and prioritized multiple projects for high-level executives, ensuring seamless operations and timely deliverables. I generated reports, invoices, and charge codes to support the team in meeting monthly billing goals, while also coordinating travel arrangements and preparing detailed time and expense reports. My ability to efficiently facilitate team calendar updates and communicate effectively with the team daily contributed to enhanced productivity and collaboration within the organization.

Team Assistant

Apr 2012Oct 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos · Minneapolis, MN

  • In my role as a Team Assistant at PwC in Minneapolis, MN, I successfully managed a wide range of projects across different departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery. I collaborated with local venues to organize meetings and events within budget constraints, fostering strong partnerships and successful outcomes. Additionally, I led a ten-person team in the coordinator's absence, effectively delegating tasks and maintaining productivity levels. I also played a key role in arranging day one logistics for new hires, creating a seamless onboarding experience for them.

Mlt vacations

Vacation Sales Agent

Jun 2011Apr 2012 · 10 mos · Minot, ND

  • Promoted, sold and serviced Delta and United vacation packages for consumers and travel agents by phone
  • Exuded strong verbal communication skills to assist 30-50 customers per day
  • Assessed and determined appropriate land and air components to fit customers’ needs
  • Awarded sales incentives for exceeding company sales goals 8 out of 10 months

Minot state university

2 roles

Alumni Relations Marketing Associate

Promoted

Jan 2011Jun 2011 · 5 mos

  • Utilized Raiser’s Edge software to manage both membership and financial information for over 5,000 clients
  • Managed donations and fiscal records for annual Gala auction that created $42,000 in scholarships
  • Developed marketing materials to communicate the launch of fundraising events
  • Solicited past sponsors for donations in order to reach fundraising goals

Student

Jan 2006Jan 2011 · 5 yrs

North dakota state fair

Marketing Intern

Apr 2010Oct 2010 · 6 mos · Minot, ND

  • Partnered with marketing team, event sponsors, local media and grounds crew team to plan, implement and execute 17 events that led to record-setting attendance
  • Projected event inventory and expense budgets by analyzing prior years’ data to create cost savings of 15 percent
  • Assisted with publicity by writing press releases, updating web site, blog, Twitter and Facebook
  • Drove event awareness, tracked success, recapped results and provided recommendations for future events

Education

Minot State University

Management

Jan 2006Jan 2011

Hispana Spanish Language School

Spanish Language and Literature

Jan 2009Present

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