Shelley Trask

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States27 yrs experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years supporting C-suite in high-growth tech.
  • Architect of scalable systems and executive operating models.
  • Trusted strategic partner known for discretion and direct communication.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Executive Assistant with strong leadership and operational expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

Team LeadershipProgram ManagementExecutive CoachingEa LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (ai)CommunicationCreative Problem Solving

Other Skills

SlackOrganizational LeadershipGoogle WorkspaceOrganization SkillsTrainingSalesExecutive Administrative AssistanceOffice ManagementMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMarketingEvent PlanningCustomer ServiceResearchCopywriting

About

Executive Assistant & EA Team Leader with 15+ years supporting C-suite in high-growth tech. Architect of scalable systems, career paths, and executive operating models that drive leverage and decision velocity. Early AI adopter who integrates automation and emerging tools to modernize how executives and EA teams operate. Experienced in rapid scaling, org design, M&A, and public-company transition. Trusted strategic partner known for discretion, direct communication, candid feedback, and turning chaos into calm — with just enough humor to keep the room honest. Media: https://www.mavenrec.com/reach/season-2-episode-19 https://goburrows.com/ep-65-shelley-trask-senior-ea-to-cto-at-slack/ (podcast) https://tackadvisors.co/webinars-on-demand/ (Slack for EAs live demo)

Experience

27 yrs
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Ramp

Executive Assistant Team Manager

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos · San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Team LeadershipProgram ManagementSlackOrganizational Leadership

Together ai

Executive Assistant to Engineering Leadership

Aug 2025Dec 2025 · 4 mos · San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

Udemy

Senior Executive Business Partner to CEO

Nov 2024Aug 2025 · 9 mos · San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

  • Udemy is being acquired by Coursera.
  • Sr. EBP to CEO Greg Brown Nov 2024-March 2025
  • Sr. EBP to CEO Hugo Sarrazin March 2025-Aug 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Eamafia

Member & Trainer

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Artificial Intelligence (AI)SlackGoogle WorkspaceExecutive CoachingEA Leadership

Slack

3 roles

Principal Executive Assistant to Cal Henderson, CTO & Co-founder

Promoted

Aug 2022May 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Cal retired from Slack in 2024 and I left with him, to find my next adventure!
  • FT onsite 2018-2020; Remote 2020-2024
  • _______________________________________________
  • Seamless & strategic support for the Office of the CTO
  • Led strategic operations and executive support during company's pivotal growth phases, including historic DPO, $27B Salesforce acquisition, and post-merger integration
  • Orchestrated complex global travel, speaking engagements, and high-stakes events while seamlessly coordinating with family office to provide comprehensive executive support
  • Built and led Product, Design & Engineering EA team; developed comprehensive organizational frameworks including career advancement paths, executive playbooks, and best practice guides
  • Spearheaded development of Salesforce EA infrastructure post-acquisition, authoring company-wide leveling guides and mission statements; facilitated Slack platform training for 550+ EAs and 80,000 employees
  • Drove enterprise sales initiatives by creating executive and EA training programs; conducted product demonstrations for key enterprise clients as company brand ambassador
  • Making work simpler, more pleasant, and more productive
  • At Slack, we’re building the platform that connects teams with the apps, services, and resources they need to get work done. Launched in 2014, Slack is the fastest growing business application in history. Millions of people around the world use Slack to bring their teams together, make sense of their work, and drive their business forward.
Team LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)CommunicationSlackCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

Sr. Executive Assistant to Cal Henderson, CTO & Co-founder

Apr 2019Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Team LeadershipSlackCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

Executive Assistant to Cal Henderson, CTO & Co-founder & Michael Lopp, VP Engineering

Jan 2018Apr 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

Team LeadershipSlackCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

All turtles

Executive Assistant to Phil Libin, CEO & Co-Founder

Sep 2017Dec 2017 · 3 mos · San Francisco · On-site

  • https://all-turtles.com/
  • AI startup studio model
Team LeadershipSlackCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

Bolt threads

Executive Assistant to C-level Executive Group including 3 Co-Founders

Dec 2014Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Emeryville · On-site

  • Bolt Threads is harnessing proteins found in nature to sustainably create fibers and fabrics with practical and revolutionary uses. Synthetic spider silk & mycelium leather.
  • Provided comprehensive executive support to CEO, CSO, and VP of Operations, managing complex calendars, investor relations, and strategic initiatives for biotech startup
  • Orchestrated Board of Directors meetings as Corporate Secretary, ensuring efficient governance and meticulous documentation
  • Managed national administrative team across multiple offices, overseeing operations in Emeryville (HQ) and Portland locations
  • Spearheaded 32,000 sq. ft. headquarters relocation from San Francisco to Emeryville; managed build-out project, interior design, and procurement in partnership with CMO
  • Directed logistics for company's first product launch, including talent acquisition, multimedia production coordination, and event management
  • Streamlined executive communications, including speaking engagements, PR activities, and marketing initiatives
  • Established and optimized core office processes, vendor relationships, and recruitment workflows across rapidly scaling organization
CommunicationSlackCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

Livefyre

Executive Assistant to C-level Executive Group

Dec 2012Dec 2014 · 2 yrs · San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • B2B SaaS company, acquired by Adobe in April 2016
  • Advanced from supporting VP of Business Development to managing comprehensive executive operations for CEO, CTO, and SVP of Finance in global SaaS organization of 155+ employees
  • Orchestrated high-volume executive calendars, board meetings, and confidential communications while supporting international sales operations across multiple time zones
  • Led 20,000 sq. ft. headquarters expansion project from planning to execution; managed office design, build-out, and relocation while maintaining business continuity
  • Coordinated CEO's global speaking engagements and press appearances in partnership with Marketing & PR teams
  • Directed complex international travel logistics for executive team, global sales force, and technical account managers
  • Mentored and managed Office Manager; established scalable office processes and corporate event frameworks
  • Managed sensitive financial documentation and expense reporting for executive team while maintaining strict confidentiality
Creative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

Mdt talent agency, inc.

Fit Model

Jan 2011Dec 2015 · 4 yrs 11 mos · San Francisco

  • • Independent Contractor - Fit modeling for companies such as Gap, Old Navy and Levi's
Team LeadershipCommunicationSlackCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

Lsa associates, inc.

Associate/Office Manager

Jan 2003Dec 2012 · 9 yrs 11 mos · Berkeley · On-site

  • Environmental consulting firm
  • Achieved prestigious Associate-level promotion, one of few administrative staff members to earn this distinction
  • Managed comprehensive office operations for environmental consulting firm while providing high-level executive support to Principal group
  • Led contract lifecycle management for all client projects; negotiated terms, secured approvals, and ensured compliance while expediting execution process
  • Directed financial operations including AP/AR, project budgets, billing oversight, and cost reduction initiatives resulting in significant operational savings
  • Oversaw facility operations including space planning, build-outs, vendor management, and subtenant negotiations
  • Streamlined cross-departmental workflows between Accounting, HR, Marketing, and Graphics teams while serving as primary liaison for staff, clients, and vendors
  • Implemented new office policies and sustainability initiatives while fostering positive corporate culture through events and employee engagement programs
  • Managed administrative team including recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
Team LeadershipCommunicationCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

California state university, fullerton

Executive Assistant to Dean of Arts

Jun 2000Jun 2002 · 2 yrs

  • • Executive Assistant to the Dean of Arts, including Office Administration, phones, walk-in questions, problem-solving
CommunicationCreative Problem Solving

Dan miller advertising, inc.

Assistant Account Executive

Jan 1999Jan 2003 · 4 yrs · Santa Ana

  • Assisted Account Executive with development, coordination and media placement of ads, as well as daily tasks necessary for follow-through on projects with major automotive clientele
  • Worked closely with both Creative & Account staff to complete projects in a timely manner
  • Duties included detailed proofreading of advertisements, word processing, filing, shipping, maintaining office supplies, scheduling, phones, initiation of job folders, tracking of jobs for billing & circulation of materials for review
Team LeadershipCommunicationCreative Problem SolvingOrganization Skills

Education

California State University, Fullerton

BFA

Jan 1999Jan 2002

Oxford Brookes University

British Art History & British History

Jan 1999Jan 1999

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