Executive Director Community Engagement

Lina Bush

206-***-**** **********@*****.*** Bellevue, Washington

www.linkedin.com/in/linaabush/

Summary

Over 10 years of experience providing executive support with a 30% improvement in scheduling efficiency. Managed complex calendars and travel for C-level leaders, achieving a 20% reduction in expense costs. Coordinated cross-department initiatives that boosted operational productivity by 25%. Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and process optimization in fast-paced environments. Work Experience

Microsoft REDMOND

Business Manager May 2024 - Jan 2025

● Managed complex calendars for a VP and 2 directors, streamlining schedules by 30% and optimizing travel bookings.

● Directed operational excellence using structured meeting cadences, off-sites, and team events, boosting productivity by 20%.

● Coordinated cross-department initiatives to align strategic goals, achieving a 25% improvement in project milestones.

● Tracked expenses and monitored budgets, reducing financial discrepancies by 15%.

● Collaborated with senior leadership to streamline strategic initiatives, enhancing operational results by 15%. Business ManagerJul 2015 - May 2016

● Enhanced organizational performance through efficient RoB processes and planning cycles, boosting team alignment by 20%.

● Optimized complex executive scheduling, reducing meeting conflicts by 25%.

● Monitored departmental budgets, achieving 100% budget compliance and fiscal transparency. Business Administrator Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

● Improved team morale through effective onboarding and organized team-building events, increasing engagement by 30%.

● Streamlined expense management and policy compliance, reducing turnaround times by 20%.

● Coordinated travel logistics and space utilization, saving 15% in costs. Groovehub LLC BELLEVUE

Account ExecutiveJan 2023 - Aug 2024

Contributed to growth by:

● Increasing client retention by 15% through strategic account management.

● Generating $100K in new revenue within a year via tailored packages.

● Securing partnerships with 3 music festivals.

● Closing 15+ contracts, building strong client ties.

● Achieving 90%+ client satisfaction through collaboration.

● Improving pipeline visibility using HubSpot CRM.

● Delivering impactful client presentations.

● Enhancing event satisfaction through feedback.

META REDMOND

Executive Business Partner Jul 2019 - Nov 2022

● Managed high-volume calendars for a VP and 3 directors with 100% on-time international travel coordination.

● Facilitated high-impact events and team forums, improving team alignment by 20%.

● Processed and reconciled employee expenses, reducing approval times by 30%.

● Coordinated cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, achieving 95% milestone success.

● Proactively managed travel visa processing and credit card expenses, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies.

Expedia Group BELLEVUE

Executive Assistant May 2016 - Jul 2019

Education

St Petersburg University of Culture and Arts St Petersburg, Russia Sep 2002 - Jun 2007 Bachelor Degree, Business Administration and Management St Petersburg State College St Petersburg, Russia Sep 1999 - Jun 2002 Associate Degree, Business Administration and Management Certifications

UW Project Management

IBM: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

IBM: Generative AI

Skills

Executive Support & Coordination: Executive Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Meeting Logistics, Expense Management, Confidential Document Handling

Operational Efficiency & Project Management: Process Optimization, Strategic Initiative Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Budget Monitoring, Project Milestones Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, PowerBI Dashboards

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