Brandon Banda-Johns

About Brandon Banda-Johns

My positive attitude in all circumstances and my knack for streamlining tasks that others find tedious distinguish me.I thrive in creative, challenging, and high-achieving work settings where I can contribute to significant projects, collaborating with a team as well as working independently.

Experience

1. Executive Business Administrator

   Microsoft

   May 2022 — Present · WA, US

   Ensures strategic time management for a CVP with 4 direct reports and a team of 80 while maintaining utmost confidentiality• DRI for 2 all-team events annually, 2+ LT events, and 12+ morale and DEI events each year• Coordinates 10+ annual travel bookings (domestic & international) for CVP, Chief of Staff, and Comms Manager• Leverages AI tools for task optimization and actively mentors team members in the adoption and effective use of AI• Oversees the allocation and organization of office space, as well as the planning for executive and team hardware needs.

Education

• Fullerton College

  Vocational Certificate, Stage Management

  2016 — 2020

• Biola University Crowell School of Business

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Emphasis: International Business

  2013 — 2015

• MiraCosta College

  Associate's degree, General Studies

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Restaurant Management
• Musical Theatre
• Management
• Teamwork
• Persistence
• Customer Service
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Community Outreach
• Food Service
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Creativity Skills
• Writing
• Creative Solutions
• Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Blogging
• Research
• Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Public Speaking
• Tenacious Work Ethic
• Networking
• Hospitality
• Theme Parks
• Food Preparation
• Event Planning