Executive Assistant & Project Leader for Mission-Driven Ops
Resume:
MONICA GEREDA
EXPERTISE
Executive & Board-Level Support
Strategic Partnerships
Cross-Functional Liaison
Complex Logistics
Project Management & Initiative
Ownership
Financial & Operational Analysis
Executive Presentations
Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ACCOUNTING, MINOR IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY,
JOHN F. WELCH COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS, FAIRFIELD, CT
MAGNA CUM LAUDE, 3.81 GPA
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT/
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT DENVER CLASS OF 2023
EDUCARE DIVERSITY EQUITY
AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Way San Diego San Diego, CA October 2024 – Present Executive Assistant to the CEO
• Serve as a high-level liaison between the CEO, executive leadership, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on organization-wide priorities and initiatives.
• Own complex executive calendaring and travel logistics, proactively anticipating conflicts, shifting priorities, and time-sensitive needs.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and briefing materials for Board meetings, donor engagements, and strategic planning sessions.
• Coordinate and facilitate executive leadership meetings and organization-wide retreats, ensuring clear agendas, follow-ups, and accountability.
• Manage highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion while representing the CEO with professionalism and executive presence.
Clayton Early Learning Denver, CO June 2020 – October 2024 Chief of Staff
• Acted as a strategic partner to the President/CEO, supporting enterprise-wide initiatives by managing priorities, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
• Led project orchestration for mission-critical initiatives, tracking milestones, dependencies, and stakeholder deliverables across departments.
• Served as primary Board Liaison, coordinating all Board and committee meetings, preparing materials, recording official minutes, and maintaining governance documentation.
• Developed and maintained Board infrastructure, including committee charters, onboarding materials, and Board member cultivation pipelines.
• Partnered with Communications and Marketing to design internal communication strategies and multimedia messaging aligned with organizational goals and culture.
• Supported research, analysis, and special projects related to employee engagement, retention initiatives, and organizational effectiveness.
The Option Institute Sheffield, MA March 2017 – June 2020 Executive Assistant to the CEO
• Managed executive calendars, communications, and scheduling across domestic and international stakeholders.
• Coordinated global travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, visas, and passports, ensuring seamless execution across time zones.
• Planned and executed Board of Directors meetings with international members, preparing comprehensive Board packets and presentations.
• Created executive presentations, complex reports, and confidential correspondence used in high- stakes leadership and Board discussions.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Executive Assistant and strategic operations partner with 10+ years of experience supporting C- suite and senior executives in fast-paced, mission-driven and corporate environments. Known for managing complex global logistics, translating financial and operational data into executive-ready materials, and acting as a trusted liaison across Boards, senior leadership, and external partners. Strong foundation in accounting and audit, with a proven ability to move beyond administrative execution into project ownership, operational problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership.
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linkedin.com/in/monica-gereda
San Diego, CA
AUDIT & FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
The Lane Construction Company Cheshire, CT August 2015 – May 2016 Financial Reporting & Accounting
• Prepared and analyzed domestic and international financial statements, budgets, and monthly overhead reports.
• Collaborated with department heads to update forecasts and budgets, supporting leadership decision-making.
• Assisted with financial reporting and executive presentations during company acquisition activities. Blum Shapiro Shelton, CT January 2014 – August 2015 Audit In-Charge
Deloitte & Touche LLP Stamford, CT January 2013 – January 2014 Audit Assistant
• Led and executed audits for nonprofit, governmental, manufacturing, and private education clients.
• Performed analytical testing, financial statement reviews, and internal control assessments, recommending corrective actions.
• Supervised and mentored junior auditors, reviewing workpapers and coordinating audit coverage.
• Conducted audits of employee benefit plans, including 401(k) and pension plans, working closely with HR and Accounting teams.
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