Eric Wilson

Experience

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  Family Equality

  Feb 2014 - Oct 2016

  Executive Assistant & Board Relations Manager

  Provided administrative, logistical and project management support to the Executive Director and the senior leadership team. Offered strategic counsel to the Executive Director while acting as an informal sounding board.Functioned as a liaison and provided support to the Board of Directors on behalf of the Executive Office. Oversaw the formation and launch of a new volunteer Board of Advisers.Facilitated key external relationships with donors, policymakers, partner organizations, and others on behalf of the Executive Office.Managed all scheduling for the Executive Office with an emphasis on prioritization based on competing demands.Served as meeting and event planner for quarterly board meetings, including securing venue, catering and coordinating meeting logistics.Assisted the Executive Director in critical development activities including donor outreach, cultivation and stewardship in addition to providing support for fundraising events in coordination with the development team.Managed the web and social media presence of the organization during a period of transition within the communications department. Show less

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  Prism Health North Texas

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  Executive Administrative Assistant

  Organized and maintained the CEO’s schedule, including day-to-day and long-term management of projects and priorities. This encompassed prioritizing, planning, and scheduling meetings, speaking engagements, conferences, teleconferences, and travel. Led the execution of monthly Board of Directors meetings and related committee meetings which includes compiling read-ahead materials, tracking correspondence, preparing minutes, and meeting set-up.Independently evaluated and determined how to coordinate various projects, engagements, meetings, and interactions of senior level staff. Served as the CEO’s representative for critical relationships and correspondence among diverse stakeholders consisting of staff, Board of Directors, clients, donors, governmental officials, media representatives, and physician colleagues. Show less

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  Provide, Inc.

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2024

  Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

  Provided high-level, strategic administrative and managerial support to the Executive DirectorSupported the execution of the ED’s short and long-term goals and responsibilities by researching, prioritizing, and following up as appropriate on incoming issues and concerns identified by the ED and recommending the appropriate course of action, referral, or response. Worked closely with department directors to keep them informed of and prepared for upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and to ensure appropriate follow-up.Communicated directly, and on behalf of the ED, with Board members, donors, foundation staff, program stakeholders, and others on matters related to the organization’s programmatic and operational initiatives.Functioned as the primary contact person for the Board of Directors and its committeesGuided ongoing and effective communication with the Board of Directors.Onboarded new Board members.Served as the engine for Board recruitment efforts.Led a review and update of the organization’s bylaws.Supported Board leadership in the administration and management of the Board of DirectorsEngineered and executed all Board meetings and events, coordinating contractors and vendors as needed.Maintained institutional memory around Board functioning.Served as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director and Board President on matters relating to Board priorities and functioning. Show less

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  Feeding Texas

  Aug 2024 - now

  Executive Assistant