Boise Metropolitan Area
I am an experienced Executive Assistant with a passion for driving culture-enhancing programs and supporting executives who empower their people and lead with integrity. I also write about remote wellness programs at remotely-well.com.
Right hand to the CEO in all aspects of his work Facilitate strategic planning process Coordinate company communication Manage busy inbox, including drafting and sending replies on behalf of CEO Manage schedule, travel, board meetings, directors meetings and more Plan semi-annual company retreats Plan and run wellness program for remote team Run onboarding for new employees Assist with recruiting and hiring
Anyone who has been an assistant or had an assistant knows it's hard to enumerate all the things that are a part of this job. I do all the standard tasks associated with an Executive Assistant like calendaring, expense reports, travel, creating presentations, etc. But it's also so much more than that. I am the right hand to my boss, helping him think through decisions, being someone he can trust with the most confidential information, and thinking of things that will help him do his job before he asks for them. I work closely with his team of Brand Presidents and SVPs to make sure he is getting the information he needs and to follow up on delegated tasks. I also work with an amazing team of Executive Assistants who make all of that so much easier and more fun. In January 2015 I also took on the role of Ambassador of Fun, which entails running our Employee Activities program. The program consists of weekly fun events, a volleyball league, many sponsored sports teams, summer and winter adventure trips, special events (5K race, Ski Fair, Holiday Fair), and more. It's been a challenge to balance my time between the two different roles but it has been very rewarding as well. Fun is a big part of the culture at Columbia Sportswear Company and it's a great connector of people. It is a pleasure to plan and execute events that allow people to connect face to face instead of over email, and I, along with the leadership team and my boss, believe it makes a big difference in the way people work together and the culture that grows at a company. This secondary role has greatly expanded my event planning experience and grown my skills as a decision maker.