Renée Wright

About Renée Wright

Focused, results-driven Executive Assistant with extensive experience in providing all-encompassing support to executives of top companies in industries ranging from technology to manufacturing, with an emphasis on targeted plans, productive office operations, and superior service. Knowledgeable, innovative leader who creates customized solutions and positive outcomes. Strong communication skills to work with individuals of all professional levels, areas of expertise, and personal backgrounds. Exceptional management skills to lead individual or team activities. Proven record in achieving goals.Office Administration and Management • Executive-Level Support • High Volume Internal and External Communications Scheduling and Calendar Management • Meeting and Event Planning and Coordination (Logistics) • Expense Management • Creation of Documents, Records, and Reports • New Technology • Management of Special Projects • Positive Improvements• Consistently exceeded objectives, earned top marks on reviews, and garnered praise from colleagues and customers.• Continually given increased accountability, critical functions, and promotions due to outstanding performance.• Achieved a 50%+ reduction in recurring individual meetings for VP of Data Center Switching by proposing and implementing actionable strategies to streamline workflow.• Played a key role in Cisco’s site-wide move of 200+ employees, ensuring a smooth transition through cross-functional collaboration, progress tracking, and proactive resolution to challenges.• Organized and led a community impact event for Cisco, including recruitment of leaders and volunteers.• Simplified the payment and delivery process for weekly catered lunches for ~450 Cisco employees. Reduced payment delays by 90% and saved a significant amount of time through automated order tracking and vendor payments.• Achieved a 50% increase in badge-in rates for Cisco team lunches, which fostered a positive, engaging workplace culture.• Reduced new hire setup time by 50% for Apple’s Ad Platform Team by optimizing workflows.• Improved data accuracy for Apple’s Ad Platform Team by 95% by designing a robust equipment tracking system.• Credited as an enthusiastic, productive team player with the tenacity needed to successfully accomplish any task.• Won numerous awards throughout career, including multiple Connected Recognition Awards from Cisco.

Experience

1. Executive Assistant

   Cisco

   Feb 2023 — Present · Milpitas, CA, US

   Capably manage a wide range of administrative, operational, financial, and service functions for the Vice President and the business unit as a whole. • Communicate directly with contacts that include company executives, staff in all departments and on all levels, and external business contacts. Build rapport and develop solid working relationships while discussing needs, scheduling meetings, and greeting incoming visitors. Serve as a main point-of-contact and a liaison between parties.• Provide executive-level administrative support. Manage verbal and written correspondence. Create schedules and manage calendars. Arrange travel. Research and compile information prior to meetings. Prepare meeting spaces, equipment, and materials. Attend meetings as needed to take notes and offer assistance. • Prepare and distribute written documents that range from in-depth documents and reports to general correspondence. Utilize a variety of software systems to create and manage letters, documents, files, and reports.• Plan and oversee events at local, regional, national, and global levels. Secure event facilities, create event schedules, secure catering services, order audio/visual equipment, and arrange for entertainment if needed.• Assist with financial functions, particularly expenses from trips, events, purchases, and contractors.• Take on additional duties, often assisting with special projects and overflow work.

Education

• Foothill College

  Business

• University of California, Santa Cruz | Extension

  Certificate for Executive Administrators

• De Anza College

  Marketing, Design, Drafting & Photography

Skills

• Marketing Communications
• Customer Experience
• Calendaring
• Administrative Assistance
• Administrative Professionals
• Meeting Management
• Office Management
• Project Coordination
• Executive Assistant
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Administrative Assistants
• Team Facilitation
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Travel
• Networking
• Project Planning
• International Travel
• Human Resources
• Sharepoint
• Small Business Marketing
• Technical Illustration
• Customer Support
• Event Planning
• Customer Advocacy
• Team Building
• Administrative Support
• Vendor Management
• Volunteering