Sydney Martin

About Sydney Martin

Experienced Executive Assistant with an enthusiasm for fostering order in modern, fast-paced work environments. A demonstrated history of working with ambiguity and in tight deadlines. With strong background in interviewing, calendaring, project and people management, event coordination, as well as complex international travel.

Experience

1. Executive Assistant

   Amazon

   Jan 2016 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Key Responsibilities* Complex and fluid calendar management for multiple executives overseeing global teams of Manage processes for key deliverables including headcount, goals, and rhythm of the business* Act as Space Administrator including managing floor plans, desk assignments, team moves, furniture requests, construction projects, and coordination across teams* Global travel coordination between sites* Reporting and finance compliance for events, supplies, and executive expenses* Effective verbal and written communication skills with a focus on transparency and team engagement* Coordinate activities and events such as staff meetings, social activities, training sessions, offsites, all hands meetings, leadership retreats, and brown bags* Serve as a business partner ensuring strategic, thoughtful support of the business cycle - annual operational planning, business process and performance review cycles* Have fun at work and help others do the sameWorks in a team environment, building effective working relationships inside and outside of the company. Functions as the glue and the lubricant of the team - pulling the team together and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Education

• University of Washington

  Certificate, Marketing Management

  2011 — 2012

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science

• University of Washington

  BA, Political Science - Theory

  2006 — 2009