Melissa Garza- Cisneros

Experience

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  Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

  Oct 2010 - May 2014

  Medical Staff/ Systems Coordinator

  As the Medical Staff/Systems Coordinator, I assisted the Director of Contract and Business Development with assigned projects, collected, reviewed, submitted, and tracked credentialing applications, monitored state licenses and DEA certificates, processed Medicare enrollments and National Provider Identifiers (NPIs), and aided the Director of Services Information Technology Training and Implementation.

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  Stanford University

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Administrative Associate to Senior Associate Dean of Research

  Managed complex calendars, travel arrangements, event organization, meeting material production, document composition, and financial oversight. Additionally, facilitated meetings, coordinated faculty schedules and managed budgets, ensured compliance, organized fellowship program interviews, and assisted with research proposals and submissions.

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  Vendavo

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Facilities Manager

  Managed office operations, vendor relationships, and contracts. Coordinated with departments for procurement and ensured compliance with safety standards. Additionally, organized executive meetings and managed corporate events while conducting cost projections and reconciliations. Provided administrative support to senior executives, including travel arrangements and expense tracking.

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  Quora

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

  Executive Assistant

  Provided administrative and calendaring support to the CFO and VP of People. Facilitated team and staff meetings, managed reports for executive meetings, and coordinated travel logistics. Acted as the liaison for executive relationships with external partners. Contributed to company culture and growth meetings, planned team events, and conducted contract negotiations and cost management. Assisted with company-wide events and programs to enhance culture and satisfaction. Hosted events for women at Quora group and improved executive time management. Show less

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  Niantic, Inc.

  Feb 2018 - now

  Workplace Experience Manager

  Oversees global physical security, directed the selection and lead the implementation of comprehensive security systems. Drives the company's health and safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance. Manages office operations to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Additionally, spearheads office space planning, construction builds, and cultivates a thriving return-to-office culture. Mentors workplace teams, contractors, and vendors. Oversee to the negotiation process for vendor contracts. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to effectively manage contracts and budgets. Developed and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Show less