Kim Owens

Lead Senior Executive Assistant to CEO, Founder and Board Member @GoPro

San Francisco, CA, US

Manage calendar for executive through priority identification and proactive critical thinking to determine time and meeting efficiency Partner with executive leadership teamSupport executive team through IPO and multiple RIFsExecute leadership sessions and board meetings, remote and in personBoard liaison and support Manage and oversee Administrative Assistant team by mentoring, advocating and as lead liaison between HR and leaders with feedback, fostering career growthProvide executive support in multiple roles to SVP of Global Marketing, and Head of Corporate Communications/PRIncluding managing company announcements both internally and externally, travel and support withtradeshows, press related eventsManage all travel, pertaining to private plane and private yacht ownership and acting liaison with jet and boat management and staffContribute to staff re-organization while supporting retention efforts through multiple reductions in forceDevelop strong working relationships with partners to ensure flawless communication and collaboration by managing agendas and meeting expectationsCreate and lead administrative/executive assistant team, train and onboard new assistants to problemsolve to increase company efficiency with teamwork, resource collaborationPartner with Executive leaders to liaison with administrative team for improvement of executive IT response, mediating conflicts and managing personalities towards supporting company roadmapOrganize, evaluate, and distribute donation packages, and VIP kitsHost and manage on site meetings with external partners, insuring security protocols are maintained if department assistants are remoteContract negotiation with vendors, including hotel, plane and ground transportationMaintain and insure professionalism, loyalty, discretion and confidentiality

University of Southern California

Bachelors of Science