Kellie Kristiansen
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Senior Executive Manager has proven successful in challenging and changing environments. Deliver exceptional results consistently, pursuing opportunities with tenacious dedication to continuous improvement. Keep business moving forward by setting ambitious goals and helping team strategies plans to exceed objectives. Skilled in Executive Administration to high-level Managers, owners, and CEO's.
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, trend tracking, empathy, mentoring, and talent growth. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Executive Manager
ABL Space Systems, 2021 - Current
Directly supported CEO and executive team with Six Sigma training and process implementation
Maintained complex calendar management for the VP of Engineering, CEO, and President
Planned and coordinated to ensure CEO schedules were followed and monitored all leadership emails for prioritization. Communicate directly with and for all departments.
Management of Executive Staff in CA and AK. Managed and mentored their growth and ambitions/talent development. Provided executive Assistance and have managerial experience.
Collaborated closely with all leaders on the development of executive staff assistants.
Arranged logistics for all department's travel engagements, including out-of-town or country conferences, booked travel, hotel accommodations, and monthly expense reporting.
Collaborated with senior staff members and guided the CEO in day-to-day office operations
Use of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information
Liaison to Human Resources and all Senior Management.
Meet with Managers and leads for Support and any issues/Concerns; Manage and coordinate all site improvements and take the course of action. Demonstrating leadership and intelligence
Knowledge of project planning skills and Supervised site Coordinators and multiple VPs in another state; Built strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to facilitate collaboration.
Managed daily business operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
Prepared Leadership and team schedules with a focus on maintaining optimal employee coverage for business needs.
Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving. Strict confidentiality
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Project Executive Manager
Virgin Galactic, 2017 - 2021
Reporting and working for all VP's, CEO and President of Virgin Galactic
Integrate relationships between business units and central corporate functions to ensure success in meeting business and corporate goals and objectives
Directly supported CEO and executive assistant team with training and process implementation
Supervised 4 executive support assistants with coaching and mentoring for future growth and company requirements
Maintained a complex calendar for the VP of Engineering, CEO, and President
Point of contact for Virgin Galactic and property management offices associated with Virgin Galactic leases on campus and help manage the day-to-day needs of those properties and our occupants
I coordinate VG offsite meetings with airport personnel and vendors
Tracking of all building personnel and a liaison for tracking Travel arrangements and Expense Reports
Identify and facilitate the resolution of Program/Engineering issues promptly
Act as a liaison between the Program and Engineering and Human Resources units
Manage and maintain executives' schedules as well as de-conflicting calendars
for 6 executive leaders & departments
Review the status of projects, manage schedules, and prepare status reports
Oversee and track milestones of project tasks while supporting Executive Level Staff with VIPs, Guests
Support to all levels of department management and staff of department processes, procedures, and instructions
Organize meetings and conferences of different types, which may include setting the agenda, including facility site visit approvals, gathering, or developing documentation, and summarizing results, Support training requests, travel & expense reports, purchase requests, and other administrative duties
Creates, gathers, and delivers department communication for both internal and external constituents
Assist with ordering and managing office supplies as well as company apparel
Create purchase requisitions for the different departments, leaders
Respect and maintain confidentiality in discussing organizational matters
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
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SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
Strong organizational skills to organize and prioritize multiple project tasks daily.
Exceptional attention to detail to consistently complete tasks without mistakes or violations.
Capable of handling a large workload, effectively coordinating with multiple resources, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment that may often have competing priorities with minimal assistance.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to articulate requirements/actions/needs in a professional tone and attitude; exchange information to facilitate positive and efficient work processes and results (including written correspondence).
Strong teaming and collaboration skills that foster office unity and cohesiveness in support of goals, mission, and standards.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Support and knowledge of Engineering departments and Program/Executive Departments
Proven ability to oversee processes to achieve objectives
Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow/processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
Excellent organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and interact with staff at varying levels of experience.
Effective skills in conducting research into project-related issues and products.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Ethics and Compliance
Product Development
Budget Planning
Team Building
Corporate Communications
Workforce Planning
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Performance Management
Operations Management
Change Management
Organizational Development
Policy Development
Process Improvement
Customer Relationship Management
Staff Training
Vendor Management
Employee Engagement
Performance Evaluation
New Business Launch
Goal Setting
Business Development
Key Performance Indicators
Resource Allocation
Data Analysis
Workflow Management
Inventory Management
Personnel Management
Project Management
Administrative Management
Customer Service Management
Data Management
Department Oversight
Schedule Management
Customer Retention
Employee Development
Program Administration
Analytical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Employee Scheduling
Adaptability and Flexibility
Sound Judgment
Excellent Communication
Organizational Structuring
Employee Motivation
Written Communication
Delegating Work
Self Motivation
Policy Development and Enforcement
Active Listening
Inventory Tracking and Management
Employee Relations
Hiring and Onboarding
Multitasking
Time Management
Staff Management
Records Organization and Management
EDUCATION
Project Scheduling Certified
In-Home
IT/Computers-Certification
Santa Barbara Business College
Financial Planning Finance
Cerro Coso College, Edwards, CA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Received Virgin Star of the Year in 2019 and a trip to London with Sir Richard Branson
LANGUAGE
English
Native