Garren Fox
*** ********* ******, ***** *****, NC, 28457 773-***-****
EXPERIENCE
Clearwater Paper Corporation January 2022 – February 2025
Chief of Staff to the CEO and CFO
Coordinated complex travel arrangements which include air, ground, and hotel both domestic and international
Vetted and prioritized emails
Processed expense reports in Concur
Maintained detailed calendar
Coordinated and prioritized meetings and projects with company executives and administrative staff
Managed data quality and flow including financial reporting, project/goal attainment tracking systems
Developed and reviewed written communications to enable the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive business forward Coordinated, planned and executed routine and ad hoc meetings
Read, organized, and prioritized communications for action/follow up; prioritized communications and responses based on inbound communications. Managed responses on behalf of CEO&)2, when appropriate Managed CEO&)2 budget, T&E reporting
Liaison to the external executive Board of Directors to build external relationships
Worked with the HR group to attain the correct talent for the organization and recognize training opportunities
Managed projects including reconfiguration of the current office space as well as raw space being built out
Worked with Senior Leadership to set goals for the upcoming year as well as track and participate where needed to accomplish
Communicated and consolidated information, project tracking, report updates, etc. to ensure consistency, clarity, and efficiency in providing updates and decision-making tools to assist with improved execution of goals, objectives and workstreams
Prepared materials, consolidated information, and captured updates for planning and review for leadership meetings; coordinated and disseminated actions from meetings; followed up and provided updates
Reviewed and developed presentations or other communications materials to support meetings, projects, board, and investor interactions
Created reports including business performance, project status, progress/update on meetings
Researched and prepared materials for meetings, discussions with investors, board of directors, analysts, etc.
Identified opportunities for improved data quality and flow of information
Managed and coordinated six Executive Assistants and provided performance feedback on all EAs to direct leaders
Managed the Office Coordinator providing procedures, systems, and timelines that supported the entire corporate office
Member of the DEI workstream committee to implement all DEI efforts across the organization to attract diverse candidates
CRE Finance Council May 2019 – January2022
Executive Assistant to the CEO/Executive Director
Managed very busy scheduling of business meetings and events
Organized and confirm a very hectic calendar, which is constantly changing
Provided CEO details of confirmed daily schedule
Scheduled and arranged all domestic and international travel, including air, hotel, ground transportation and visas Managed ad hoc projects with extremely tight time restraints
Oversaw and facilitated CEO’s appearances during all conferences
Supervised two Administrative Assistants
Met weekly with COO, Project Coordinators, and Senior Staff members to relay deadlines and facilitate timelines
Acted as liaison between CEO and all Board Members
Coordinated with Board Members to assure tasks were completed in a timely manner
Responsible for maintenance of iMIS database
Prepared and submitted expense reports through Nexonia
Member of the DEI team to incorporate all efforts into the CRE Finance Council program
The Miles Group January 2018 – May 2019
Executive Assistant to the COO
Managed scheduling of business and personal meetings and events
Organized a very hectic calendar, subject to constant change
Provided COO details of daily schedule
Scheduled and arranged all domestic and international travel, including air, hotel, ground transportation and visas Scheduled all coaching meetings with clients
Managed ad hoc projects
Met with CEO, Project Coordinators, and Sr. Analyst to ensure contracts were being adhered to, as well as timelines Acted as liaison between COO and clients
Brown Gibbons Lang Investment Banking Firm July 2009 – July 2017
Executive Assistant to three Managing Directors/Principals and their team members
Managed schedule of business and personal meetings and events
Scheduled and arranged all domestic and international travel, including airlines, hotels, ground transportation and visas
Proofread and edited emails and letters
Acted as gatekeeper/liaison between clients and Managing Directors/Principals
Assisted in preparing client, investor, and new business presentations and documents
Reconciled and prepared extensive expense reports, check requests and spreadsheets
Routinely assisted clients with reservations, travel arrangements/document production, etc.
Prepared both client and personal presentations, spreadsheets, and handouts
Managed QuickBooks Accounts Payable/Receivable for the Consulting side of the firm
Effectively arranged and managed the move/build-out of two separate offices
Ordered all vendor services for the company and served as sole vendor liaison
Managed two Executive Assistants that reported to other teams
Communicated and coordinated with lenders and private equity firms
Provided back-up assistance for the healthcare team
Managed ad hoc projects with tight time restraints
Handled confidential HR matters, including interviews, paperwork, and database
Prepared guest list and arranged venue, catering, and staffing for both business and personal events
Maintained all office equipment, including phones, copiers, a/v, conference boards, and supplies
Various Temp Agencies (provided support to several offices) September 2008 – July 2009
Executive Assistant
Managed day-to-day business needs
Executive Assistant to several investment firms
Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Lending Service February 2005 – September 2008
Executive Assistant to the Sales VP and Team
Scheduled and effectively managed all day-to-day, high-profile business on behalf of VP and team
Coordinated and managed all internal, client, and personal meetings
Created and managed all loan documentation for clients
Responsibility for the screening and monitoring of all phone calls, and for addressing all client questions or concerns Coordinated all domestic and international travel
Processed and reconciled all business expenses on a daily and weekly basis
Prepared and arranged daily itineraries and spreadsheets
Responsibility for creating and maintaining both electronic and physical systems of files
Maintained ever-changing database of clients and realtors
EDUCATION
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH May 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Concentration: Business Communication
SKILLS
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MAC, PC, Salesforce, Concur, Great Plains, Asana, G-Suite, iMIS, Nexonia, Sharepoint, LinkedIn, JDE, Quickbooks