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Executive Assistant

About Candidate

I am a strong fit for this role because I bring over 12 years of experience supporting C-suite and senior leaders in fast-paced biotech and startup environments, where precision, discretion, and adaptability are critical. I excel at managing complex calendars, high-volume travel, executive communications, and cross-functional coordination, allowing leaders to stay focused on strategic priorities. I’m proactive, highly organized, and trusted as a true extension of the executives I support, consistently anticipating needs and keeping operations running smoothly.

Salary
USD
Nationality
Hispanic/Italian

Location

Education

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Skyline College — San Bruno, CA
Coursework Completed (45 units) Business 101 | Accounting | Computer Skills | Math Core

Work & Experience

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Executive Assistant June 2024 - Jan 2026
Calico Life Sciences — San Francisco, CA

• Provide high-level executive support to the Head of Clinical Development and senior department leaders • Manage complex calendars, meetings, and competing priorities to ensure executive goals are met • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries • Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to streamline workflows • Organize department communications, off-sites, and internal events • Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive executive, clinical, and company materials • Support office operations including documentation, spreadsheets, filing systems, and contact databases

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Executive Assistant / Project Manager Feb 2021 - Feb 2024
Day One Biopharmaceuticals — San Francisco, CA

• Provided executive support to CMO and R&D leadership in a rapidly scaling biotech organization • Managed complex executive calendars and coordinated cross-functional meetings • Planned and executed extensive domestic and international travel • Acted as primary point of contact for internal teams, external stakeholders, KOLs, and job candidates • Supported onboarding of new R&D team members and remote employees • Planned department and company-wide events in collaboration with EA team • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines from initiation through completion • Created project timelines, tracked milestones, delegated tasks, and ensured alignment across teams • Performed quality control and adjusted project plans as priorities evolved