We will trust you to:

• Function as the gatekeeper, understanding the requirements of the executive, in order to prioritize issues according to urgency and to allocate time for scheduled events, meetings and travels.

• Make high-level contacts of a sensitive nature, internally and externally requiring discretion and diplomacy.

• Oversee and ensure the daily administrative operations run smoothly for the executive's office. Handle the details of a variety of personal matters on behalf of the executive.

• Participate in the development and implementation of efficient and effective systems for managing information, projects and communications to ensure accurate and timely responses.

• Research compile and summarize issues, topics; provides background information, talking points and briefing materials for the executive. Brief executive on deadlines and the status of pending issues.

• Organize ad hoc committees and meetings appointed by the executive on a broad range of issues. Capture and communicate meeting notes, decisions, and action items.

• Prepare board/investors presentations and schedule the meetings

• Maximize the executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating phone calls on their behalf.

• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings using knowledge and good judgment of priorities.

   **You will succeed at this role if you have:** 
  

• Demonstrated experience working as an executive assistant supporting a C level leader in a start-up environment. Remote experience is strongly preferred

• Ability to work through and troubleshoot issues that arise with a solution-oriented mentality

• A high level of maintaining confidentiality and paying strong attention to details

• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.Superior listening, organizational and time management skills

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, skillfully manage multiple tasks with time sensitivity and pivot per business needs

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Expertise in technical productivity tools such as G-Suite, PowerPoint, MS Suite. Experience with Basecamp is a plus

• Ability to suggest more efficient ways to increase productivity and troubleshoot malfunctions