Shannon McClenton Walton

Healthcare Executive turned Coach | Transformational Leader | Thought Partner | High Performance Coach | Career & Lifestyle Strategist | Travel Aficionado

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

I partner with senior executives to strategically design experiences that fuel a successful career and a life well lived. With over eight years of experience as a C-Suite Executive, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities high achievers face. My mission is to help leaders achieve their highest potential and performance by providing coaching, mentoring and thought partnership. I leverage my skills and expertise in executive leadership, operations management, change management, and strategic planning to enable them to navigate complex and dynamic environments, lead and manage teams, and deliver results. I also support them in creating a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle that aligns with their core values and goals.

Experience

  • Chief Administrative Officer at UCLA
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Lead high-performing business units to provide administrative, financial, and student advisory services. Develop strategic planning for growth and implemented organization-wide goal setting. Achieve measurable impacts through developing systems and processes that improve departmental operations.

  • Consultant & Executive Coach at Self-employed
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Chief Operating Officer at Worksite Labs
    Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Manage all operational aspects of the Company. Provide leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure the company has the proper operational controls and reporting procedures to effectively grow the company and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to ensure successful project delivery. Lead high-performing business units to ensure efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness in executing company goals and objectives. Translate strategic goals into actionable steps for growth. Implement organization-wide goal setting and annual operations planning.

  • Chief Adminstrative Officer at University of California, Los Angeles
    Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    Manage operational and adminstrative activities. Direct strategic planning, resource allocation and project management. Manage state, federal and private funds totalling $40M. Manage a team that provides operational and support services for 30 ladder faculty, 300 academic and staff employees, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Oversee facilities spanning 70,000 square feet. Serve as administrative liaison to the College of Letters and Science, David Geffen School of Medicine Deans Offices, University departments and service areas.

  • President at National Association of Health Services Executives - Southern California Chapter
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo