Clark High School

Howard University

C-Suite Executive Assistant at Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Proactively maintains heavy calendaring and schedules appointments of four c-suite executives and all activities related to meeting scheduling: including planning, preparation, and distribution of agendas for departmental meetings. Plans, organizes and coordinates company corporate and departmental events such as: (Company Picnic, National Day of Service, and Salvation Angel Tree Program). Coordinates food and beverage for all company Happy Hour’s (pre-covid).Assisted with establishing Reata’s inaugural Employee Volunteer program with Communities Foundation of Texas. Also coordinated Reata’s community outreach activities with the North Texas Food Bank’s annual canned food drive fundraiser.  Organizes video conferencing and schedules meetings using Microsoft Outlook Teams for departmental meetings and candidate interviews.  Prepares domestic travel and hotel reservations using Concur for c-suite executives. Prepares expense reports in Concur for reconciliation of transactions for c-suite executives. Provides admin support to the Director of Learning & Development with managing and organizing email communications of the Learning and Development inbox.Completes special ad hoc projects related to the Chief Human Resource Officer and the HR department. Oversees and coordinates Reata’s gift card program for Reata Employees. Distributes virtual and physical gift cards to Reata employees for recognition purposes using the following companies:  AMEX, UBER EATS, OMNI CARD and AWARDCO. Establishes and maintains relationships with outside vendors for promotional merchandise for Reata employees. Negotiates pricing and coordinates shipping and logistics for merchandise that is distributed to employees for recognition purposes.

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

C- Suite Executive Assistant to the CCO, CHRO, CDO and VP of Global Regulatory Affairs

Plans, coordinate's and maintain's the daily calendar for the CEO. Coordinates and arranges travel itineraries as needed to include domestic and international flights, hotels, car service and meeting coordination. Provides additional administrative support to include answering incoming calls, distributing mail, filing, faxing, scanning, tracking documents and data entry. Creates, prepares and edit's PowerPoint presentations for weekly sales, marketing meetings and company town hall's. Processes human resource invoices and works with accounts payable teams as needed. Supports the Human Resources, Marketing and Sales teams with special ad hoc projects as necessary.Co-Manages the Company Travel Program to include negotiating rates with travel providers and updating travel policies and guidelines. Manages the Corporate Office Safety Program to include the assignment, management and training of floor wardens. Assisted in creating "LALA CARES" which is LALA U.S. first Community Engagement Program. I had the wonderful opportunity to partner our employees with the North Texas Food Bank and Minnie's Pantry for volunteer opportunities in their organizations.  Plans and coordinates company events including, The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program, Thanksgiving Lunch, Company Holiday Party and the Company Picnic.

LALA U.S., Inc

Executive Assistant to the CEO

- Supported the Vice President of the Children’s Division, The P&A Allocation Director and Five Buyers with complex outlook calendar management, maintained the divisional budget, created power-point decks, completed expense reporting, created memos and agendas, utilized concur for travel coordination and planned and attended special events for the division. •Coordinated and scheduled meetings between domestic apparel suppliers and the children’s division. •Acted as a gatekeeper to the Vice President by answering the phone, taking messages, and managed extremely sensitive information. •Built strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company. •Occasionally acted as a personal assistant by conducting errands for the VP.

JCPenney

Executive Assistant to VP/ Divisional Merchandise Manager and Allocation Director

Provided high-level administrative support  to the CFO and Chief of Staff by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, assist in management of property maintenance,  managed corporate travel for executives, prepares correspondence, arranges conference calls, schedules meetings, plans company events and building relationships within the Dallas business community. •	Provides comprehensive support and ensures smooth, efficient operation of M. Terry Enterprises, Inc.•	Provide administrative support to the CFO, Chief of Staff and Finance Department.•	Assist in the management of property maintenance for four properties. •	Schedules travel for c-level executives.•	Manage suite ticket distribution and catering for sporting events at Cowboy stadium and American Airlines Center.•	Point of contact for external guests, customers, and business associates when contacting the office.•	Plans and coordinates special events and meetings within the office.

M.Terry Enterprises

Executive Staff Assistant

This position operates as the representative of the State Representative in constituent and legislative affairs. The District Director coordinates all District activities with all entities involved. Also is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the District and conducts business therein. The District Director assists in the drafting and execution of policies and operates within the guidelines set forth by the Texas State Legislative. Frequent updates, options, and recommendations to the State Representative are provided to insure that constituents are served, district policy is carried out and that the optimal use of district resources is promoted as effectively and efficiently as possible.In charge of organization  and administration of the District Office.

Texas House of Representatives

District Director

Worked with the Campaign Manager and Political Director to plan, strategize and execute events in the African-American Community for Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's United States Senate race. I was instrumental in planning special events, block parties, luncheons and speaking engagements. Drafted memos, talking points and staffed her at several events.

Shelley Berkley For Senate

Political Outreach Coordinator, African-American Community

Assisted constituents with inquiries related to unemployment benefits, postal, consumer protection and foreclosure issues. Submitted congressional inquiries to mortgage servicers and banks on behalf of homeowners who were losing their homes to foreclosure. Interviewed constituents for home retention options and collected conditional documents for review. Managed and extensive case load of  applications submitted to banks for loan modifications. Acted as the liaison between all parties regarding mortgage inquiries. Updated homeowners upon banks decisions and recommendations. Instrumental in postponing foreclosure  trustee sale dates for homeowners. Maintained a working knowledge of conventional and governmental guidelines. Responsible for community outreach and planning special events within minority communities. Assisted with planning campaign events during election season as well as developing relationships with key stakeholders in Southern Nevada.

U.S. House of Representatives

District Representative

Provided administrative support to CEO Shaundell Newsome. Managed the front office by maintaining the CEO's calendar, preparing agendas, conference notes, reports and marketing proposals for new clients.Performed human resource functions by assembling HR materials and interviewing new candidates. Served as a liaison for Newsome Marketing Enterprises at several business networking mixers, luncheons and meetings. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships within the Southern Nevada  business community.

Nicole Wright