Lee Ann Forrest

Executive Support | Event Planning | Project Management | Budget Management | Negotiations

San Diego, California, United States

About

I am a diversified and results-driven professional with a proven track record across the telecommunications, medical device, and high-tech industries. Known for strong planning and organizational capabilities, adept at managing multiple tasks and handling confidential matters with the utmost discretion. Exceptional in employee relations, communication, and team-building, with a reputation for a conscientious work ethic. Always ready to take on challenging and unique roles, consistently committed to delivering a high level of job performance and making a positive impact on organizational success. Specialties: Event Planning / Project Management/ Budget Management / Negotiations

Experience

  • Executive Assistant II at Cox Communications
    2009 - 2025 · 16 yrs

  • Executive Assistant to CSO & CMO at Ceregene
    May 2007 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Supported busy COO & CMO with various administrative duties and complex, ever-changing priorities. Maintained responsibility for the daily calendar, e-mail, phone calls, meeting details, travel arrangements, events, expense reports, and other projects as requested.

  • Executive Assistant to CEO / Office Manager at Ortiva Wireless (Acquired by Allot Communications)
    Feb 2005 - Jul 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Delivered support for newly hired CEO, CTO, COO, Vice President of Engineering, and Vice President of Business Development with complex meeting schedules, travel arrangements, board prep, events, and other requests as needed. Identified web company and participated on web design and implementation team for company website. Worked closely with CEO to develop company benefits package, holiday schedule, and vacation and sick leave policy. Set up payroll and purchased office furniture, supplies, and equipment. Ensured all vendors were paid.