Executive Assistant Vice President

Sheri Ann Cox

Palo Alto, CA 650-***-**** ********@******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/sherianncox

Summary

Accomplished Executive Assistant with more than 15 years experience anticipating the needs of and supporting multiple Fortune 500 C-Suite executives. Proactive administrative role model who uses strong relationships and organizational skills to successfully streamline processes, accomplish goals, and contribute to executive, organizational, and company success.

Skills

Calendar and time management · Contract and relationship maintenance

Working globally, across all time zones · Meeting and event planning

Project management, analysis and reports · Onboarding and mentorship

Experience

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to the Vice President, Global Communications and Public Affairs

Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, CA July 2014 to August 2024

Managed $2M department budget with 100% accuracy.

Increased attendance and engagement at the Annual Town Hall to 86% -- highest in the company’s history (2024) – by evolving communications and Q&A methods.

Strengthened the team’s community and camaraderie by 16% through team building activities (as measured by Leadership and Great Place to Work surveys).

Influenced the redesign of the Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR), which earned the prestigious International CSR Excellence Award.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to the Senior Director, LCMS Marketing Life Sciences Group,

Agilent Technologies

Volt Staffing Services, Santa Clara, CA September 2013 to March 2014

Successfully fulfilled a 6-month contract assignment while the regular employee was on Leave.

Recognized high performer, I was offered a full-time regular position to return to Agilent.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to the Senior Director, Global Division HR

Apple Computer, Cupertino, CA April 2006 to March 2013

Achieved 98% positive and/or “Valuable” post-event scores for HR training and community events.

Continuously identified and incorporated opportunities for improvement by monitoring feedback.

Coordinated confidential meetings with 100% accuracy for HR executives significantly impacting employee satisfaction. This work is essential and integral to the company's success.

Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality and legal requirements 100% of the time which is crucial for the company's reputation.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to the VP and Assistant General Counsel, International Practice and

U.S. Labor and Employment Group

Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, CA January 2004 to April 2006

Successfully provided litigation support and trial preparation (including Discovery and mock jury exercises) for Labor & Employment lawsuits.

Processed settlement checks promptly and with 100% accuracy.

Expertly maintained international legal database.

Ensured compliance by coordinating, facilitating, and tracking 100% attendance of sexual harassment training.

Increased team productivity and efficiency through the development and rollout of a global virtual training program specifically for legal assistants.

Awards

Member of the project team recognized by PRSA for the Graphic Design of our 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report.

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