Cathrese A.

About Cathrese A.

I am a strategic, results-driven Senior Executive Assistant with 30+ years of experience partnering with C-suite and senior leaders across tech, healthcare, travel, government, and nonprofit sectors. My passion lies in optimizing executive efficiency, managing complexity, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations especially in high-impact, fast-paced environments.Currently, I serve as Executive Assistant to both the CEO and COO of Housing Connector, a nonprofit that has helped house over people experiencing homelessness. In this role, I act as a key strategic partner supporting executive operations, board relations, internal team communications, and cross-functional project execution. I lead with precision, discretion, and grit, ensuring our leadership can focus on advancing the mission.• High-level calendar & travel management for executives• Board operations, planning & logistics• End-to-end event coordination (retreats, leadership offsites, team sessions)• Cross-functional project tracking & deadline management• Process improvement and SOP development• Handling sensitive, high-priority communications with professionalismI’ve built a career around anticipating executive needs before they’re spoken, navigating shifting priorities with ease, and being the person leadership trusts to get things done on time, with excellence, and without hand-holding. Whether managing board meetings, executive travel, internal operations, or special projects, I’m known for making the complex look easy and the chaotic feel calm.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a trusted Senior Executive Assistant.

Experience

1. Senior Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President

   Expedia Group

   Apr 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Salesforce.com
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Quickbooks
• Outlook
• Access
• Administrative Assistants
• Event Planning
• Management
• Sales
• Social Media
• Human Resources