Sharon B Reid

Experience

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  New York State Museum

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1996

  Principal Investigator | Projector Director

  Served as Project Director on pre-reconnaissance/reconnaissance surveys and site examinations for museum. • Acted as principal liaison to client agencies and public while overseeing project management, including scheduling, training, and supervision of technical and scientific staff.• Responsible for design, management and preparation of legal, comprehensive technical reports for all major State agencies, including Department of Transportation, Parks and Recreation, Historic Preservation and Correctional Services.• Excavated 80 19th century human burials as part of Oneida Burial Project and investigated and reported on 522 potential historic sites dating from mid-18th century.• Coordinated laboratory restructuring to comply with federal law initiatives for the "Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act." Show less

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  Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Accommodations Coordinator

  Managed rental and leasing of 60 properties for historic landmark district with $800K in annual revenues.• Assisted 8,000 annual customers, managing leasing, purchasing, accounting, and reservation systems for dept. including all lease agreements, contracts, marketing collateral, and overseeing office/maintenance staff.

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  City of Boulder

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Central Records Administrator, City Manager's Office

  Oversight of municipal records for all City departments, ensuring procedural and legal compliance.• Conducted time-sensitive research for citizens, staff, City Council members, and City Attorney’s office.• Facilitated City Council meetings, providing technical assistance and administrative support to citizens and staff including organizing and processing action summaries and meeting minutes.• Edited and updated departmental documents incl. Municipal Election Guides and City Rules and Regulations. Show less

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  Transit Marketing Group

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  Executive Assistant

  Served as Assistant to the CEO, President, and VP of Operations while overseeing marketing and office operations for this $42M leader in transit marketing. Managed partnerships including connecting with high level government officials. • Increased bottom line and generated new executive partnerships by designing unique interactive exhibit for high profile event with over 12,000 international attendees including coordinating with contractors and vendors.• Strengthened business partnerships by serving as personal liaison to client VIPs, Presidents & Owners, leveraging likability and ingenuity to gain access to increasingly exclusive locales and events to boost trust and business.• Led $104K remodel with no work time loss after major office flooding, coordinating emergency teams, staff relocation, and capitalizing on opportunities for system upgrades, rent break, and branding of new space.• Supported company website content and marketing collateral development, and supervised team of 5 regional sales representatives, 5 subcontractors, and 4 support staff.• Represented all company product lines and acted as primary customer service contact for all US regions including representing company at international trade shows. Show less

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  Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Executive Assistant | Development Coordinator

  Provided senior support for the company’s Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Marketing and Development Directors to support a $4M nonprofit with a member base of 2,000 companies and individuals. Coordinated development and retention operations, events, special projects, and nurtured VIP client relationships.• Transformed potential revenue loss into 100% member retention after artfully managing critical opening day software failure, working tirelessly to resolve and personally contact each member. • Revamped ineffective Board of Directors and Committee meetings, utilizing new technology, improved room setup, and consistent execution to bolster executive team efficiency.• Turned employee’s 25th anniversary work party into prominent community event attended by Boulder Mayor, local celebrities, and 85 attendees that drove membership, generated positive PR, and invigorated staff morale.• Achieved greater insight into BOD performance by creating metrics and reporting tools to identify gaps in participation, expertise, and buy-in. Show less

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  Nite Ize, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  Senior Executive Assistant

  Delivered executive support to the Senior VP of Sales for a $254M company developing innovative consumer products. Managed 35 accounts of up to $7M with major industry players (REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc.) including crafting sales proposals, facilitating product launches, and coordinating with procurement, finance, marketing, HR, and legal teams.• Reversed a turnover epidemic by working with the President, Sales Managers, and HR to better define support roles, revise titles and compensation structures, and create appropriate documentation.• Hired after losing two thirds of sales support staff and presented a seamless transition to customers while handling extensive training to learn new position and growing division into supportive, high-performing team.• Advanced team performance by working with leadership to resolve widespread training and support gap and developing procedures and communication structures to improve individual commitment and team morale. Show less

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  Confidential/

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Chief of Staff| Personal Assistant

  Provided administrative and personal support to the President of a nationally recognized marketing and communications firm. Advanced key areas spanning strategic communications, public awareness campaigns, marketing and media management and green initiative education.• Served as a gatekeeper for the President, coordinated meetings, oversaw travel arrangements, managed calendars, monitored emails, and provided support to their professional and personal initiatives. • Aided the President in organizing events in support of local and national organizations, including Western Resource Advocates, Bennet for Colorado, and eTown.• Additionally, served as Office Manager and coordinated internal and external operations ranging from hosting brainstorming sessions, ensuring technology maintenance, and serving as a hub for public interfacing. Show less

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  Employbridge

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2023

  Senior Executive Assistant

  Advance the daily operations and strategic priorities of the company. Provide administrative and operational support to C-Suite and senior-level leaders. Manage calendars and schedules, plan and coordinate special events, and liaise across the company to align key resources and advance initiatives. • Directly responsible for managing expenses, invoicing, and related fiscal analytics.• Coordinate and create communications on behalf of the company’s President and senior leadership team. • Improved multiple internal systems and processes to date, including enhancing and then completely virtualizing a large-scale national travel award voucher distribution and shipping process. • Consistently recognized for identifying waste areas and reducing costs through improved processes. • Played a major role in retaining a valuable employee by collaborating with HR, other departments, and executives to effectively resolve a challenging employee-manager situation.• Provide customized support to aid in recruiting, hiring, engaging, and retaining talented staff. • Assist in multiple concurrent special projects, including a Fantastic 4,000 growth initiative, a large-scale invoice reconciliation and audit project, a VIP Associate Satisfaction Survey, and multiple others. • Hold multiple other roles, including serving as Office Manager, liaising with property management, supporting audio-visual needs, coordinating resources, planning and hosting events, editing correspondence, and more. Show less