Sophie Parson

About Sophie Parson

I’m Sophie, a globally minded Executive Support & Communications professional who shows up with energy, judgment, and a genuine commitment to the work and the people behind it. Having lived and worked in New York, Brussels, Rome, and Paris, I bring multicultural fluency and a way of working defined by anticipation, trust-building, and follow-through — yes — but also Sophie Style: ideas, curiosity, and positive momentum that helps things move forward.Fast-moving, high-stakes environments are where I do my best work. From VVIP engagements to the operational details that keep teams aligned, I prioritize intelligently, anticipate rather than react, and ensure the right things receive attention at the right time. Cross-functional collaboration and strong working relationships are central to how I operate, keeping communication clear and momentum steady.Warm, reliable, and resourceful, I’m trusted to know when to step forward and when to work quietly behind the scenes. Fluent in English, French, and Italian, my experience spans executive support, communications, social media, event coordination, and creative production — roles where precision, collaboration, and creativity must coexist.When you care, you change outcomes. That belief shapes my work: ownership, adaptability, accountability, and a collaborative spirit that helps people and teams do their best work. Professionalism and joy are not opposites. When people feel supported and energized, better work happens — and that’s the environment I aim to help create wherever I am.

Experience

1. Special Assistant to the President and the Team

   The Overbrook Foundation

   Apr 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Gotham Writers

  Creative Writing

• Gotham Writers

  Creative Writing 101

• Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)

  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

  1986 — 1987

• Conservatoire Libre du Cinema Francais

  Degree, Film editing

  1987 — 1989

Skills

• Policy
• French
• Project Management
• Public Relations
• Film Editing
• Management
• Training
• Social Media
• Organization of Events
• Proposal Writing
• Policy Analysis
• Writing
• Sustainability
• Corporate Communications
• European Union
• Politics
• International Relations