Los Angeles Administrative Assistant

DESIREE PEARSON

*******.******@*****.*** Los Angeles, CA 530-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-pearson. WORK EXPERIENCE

Clearlake Capital Group Los Angeles, CA

Administrative/Executive Assistant July 2024 - June 2025

● Provide high-level administrative support to 4-5 investment and operations professionals, managing calendars, scheduling, booking domestic and international travel, and resolving scheduling conflicts, Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

● Process corporate expenses for multiple professionals and the company AMEX account using Concur, ensuring accurate receipt tracking and reimbursements.

● Prepare client deliverables by drafting, editing, proofreading documents, and overseeing printing and binding.

● Oversee front desk and office coordination, including ordering office supplies, managing conference rooms for 20-30 weekly meetings, handling building maintenance requests, processing corporate AMEX expenses, and arranging daily lunch catering for 150+ employees.

● Facilitate communication with external vendors and internal teams both virtually and on-site. Insight Global Los Angeles, CA

Account Manager August, 2023 - July 2024

● Streamlined staff augmentation and technology services for Fortune 500 clients by consulting with key stakeholders and building long-term partnerships.

● Managed 400+ leads across 15+ accounts, leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Microsoft Office for targeted outreach.

● Scheduled and led 10+ weekly executive meetings, identified client needs, and provided solutions.

● Coordinated recruitment processes with hiring managers, including candidate qualification and interview scheduling.

● Maintained organized records of all interactions, processed weekly contractor payroll, and ensured seamless communication with stakeholders.

Technical Recruiter

● Managed full-cycle recruitment for Fortune 500 companies across industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and entertainment.

● Built a strong talent pipeline using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Monster, targeting top candidates in data, AI/ML, Cloud, and IT roles.

● Documented candidate information accurately in Excel and ATS for over 1000+ candidates.

● Conducted 30-50 daily calls and screened 10-15 candidates to assess qualifications.

● Facilitated onboarding and background checks for contract staff using eStaff and Fidelity. Latrobe School District Latrobe, CA

Administrative Assistant March, 2023 - June, 2023

● Managed front desk operations at an elementary school, overseeing student attendance records for two campuses, handling all incoming phone calls, and addressing the needs of students and faculty members utilizing Google Suite.

● Provided supervision during visitor arrivals and student yard activities while offering troubleshooting, assistance, and support to students, staff, and parents.

● Initiated comprehensive restructuring of office procedures, implementing streamlined protocols and reorganizing office spaces in anticipation of onboarding a permanent staff member. Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens Santa Barbara, CA Event Host January, 2022 - June, 2022

● Coordinated guests, staff, vendors and entertainment for events as large as 1000+ people such as the following: weddings, birthday parties, private and corporate events.

● Utilized superior communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with parties to promote smooth and efficient operations.

● Managed event logistics and operations while maintaining seamless communication between departments. UC Santa Barbara Residential Housing Network Santa Barbara, CA Administrative Front Desk Attendant March, 2019 - March, 2022

● Effectively coordinated and maintained multiple calendars, ensuring timely adherence to critical deadlines.

● Operated the central telephone system, promptly directing calls and messages to appropriate recipients with precision.

● Proficiently utilized IT ticketing software to address and resolve customer inquiries and concerns while upholding a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. EXPERIENCE

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, California Zeta Chapter of UCSB Santa Barbara, CA Director of Fraternity Heritage January, 2021 - January, 2022

● Led the successful initiation of three separate pledge classes, each comprising 70+ women, into the sorority during tenure.

● Adhered to official ritual procedures meticulously during meetings, adapting seamlessly to COVID-19 circumstances, while providing weekly guidance to the Executive Team.

● Diligently documented chapter histories and meticulously recorded information from over 300+ women throughout the year, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records.

EDUCATION

UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA

Bachelor of Science in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Minor in Applied Psychology September, 2018 - March, 2022

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