Holly Akers
Chief of Staff to the COO @Red 6
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WORK HISTORY
Chief of Staff to the COO @Red 6
Chief of Staff to the COO at Red 6. I support team alignment, help keep priorities moving, support the operating rhythm, and keep information flowing across the teams. I move fast, adapt easily and get things done without needing to be asked twice. Whether I am supporting a C-level calendar, prepping a meeting room for a VIP visit or untangling a complex request on deadline - I handle it calmly and professionally: help the people around me do their jobs better and keep the operation running smooth no matter what’s happening that day.• Promoted from Office Manager to Chief of Staff within four months based on strong execution, organization, and executive support.• Known for reliability, discretion, and eliminating the need for repeated follow-ups.• Partner closely with the COO to manage priorities, schedules, meetings, follow-ups, and cross-functional coordination.• Support the COO’s operating rhythm, including agendas, prep materials, action tracking, and follow-through.• Maintain clear, centralized updates and shared documents so leadership always has current information, links, and context.• Review, prepare, and submit expense reports for the COO and his direct reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reimbursement.• Support alignment across executive team and act as a trusted point of coordination for COO-related work.• Play a key role in stabilizing Orlando site operations and improving facilities processes.• Build and maintain simple trackers, dashboards, and planning tools to give leadership visibility into work in progress.• Support high-visibility engagements including investor visits, customer demos, and on-site flight demonstrations.• Help reduce operational costs through vendor evaluation, service right-sizing, and process improvements.
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design and Technology
Associate of Arts (AA), Computer Graphics
ABOUT HOLLY AKERS
I make lists about my lists (‿) and listen to Christmas music all year roundExecutive support and operations professional with 8+ years supporting leaders in fast-moving environments. Chief of Staff to the COO at Red 6, running the operating rhythm, keeping priorities moving, and building systems that make work visible and easy to execute. Known for speed, discretion, and follow-through - leaders don’t have to chase. I am grounded, direct, and protective of the teams I support. Known for calm execution, clear boundaries, and stepping in when things need to get done. Figure out how to get a ‘Holly A’ into every Red 6 office and hangar.” - 2025 Performance Review
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