Kim Jones

About Kim Jones

Strategic Operations Partner & C-Suite Executive Assistant with 20+ years of…

Experience

1. Virtual Executive Assistant

   A Sharper You

   Mar 2009 — Present · TX, US

   I help executives achieve greater productivity in their businesses and personal lives, leveraging over 20 years of experience as an Executive Assistant. I primarily work with entrepreneurs and fast-growing startups, assisting with both professional and personal day-to-day activities. Some of the services I provide include, but are not limited to: Manage and coordinate complex calendars across multiple time zones, helping to prioritize time by strategic tasks, and schedule adjustments based on needs. Help with improvements in the administrative process by prioritizing daily activities and needs. Communication and email management by monitoring and sorting high volumes of emails, drafting all correspondence when necessary, and ensuring timely follow-up. Assist with producing sales and marketing materials and management. Attend networking meetings and events on behalf of the executive’s business. Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, and transportation. Work asynchronously with other staff, vendors, and contractors to ensure seamless collaboration. Coordinate and prepare for meetings, including creating agendas, meeting minutes, and tracking action items. Special event planning. i.e, parties, staff meetings, significant charity events, and trade shows. Organize and prepare expense reports. Assist with special projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. Plan internal and corporate events, from sales and marketing meetings, trade shows, and large fundraising galas. With high emotional intelligence, maintain the confidentiality of executives and their contacts. Assist with go-to-market reporting. Research gift selections and special purchases. Manage and update documents using Google Suite, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Zoom, Slack, and other software as needed. Maintain off-hour availability via cell when necessary.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor's degree

  1986 — 1989