Erica Jessop

Passionate outdoor gear reviewer, story-teller and seeker of adventure and new experiences.

-Publish online outdoor gear reviews and videos -Travel to test product for firsthand experience -Proofread and review all print and electronic content

-Provide in-depth, administrative and strategic support to the CEO, CFO, and CLO -Supervise Executive Assistant Team 5 -Coordinate team procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity for C-Level Executives -Oversee strategic business initiatives including board meetings and board committees, investor relations, and similar other projects -Build strong relationships with employees of all levels for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies -Lead and manage Executive Assistant Team and Events Coordinator operations to ensure operational excellence through coaching, development, and training -Manage budget and spending within the Executive Assistant Team and events -Serve as subject matter expert while triaging all inquiries, developing action plans , and coordinating company communications -Proactively anticipating executive, administrative and project management support/needs -Document procedures, policies, project plans, slide decks, meeting minutes, and communication paperwork to help create best practices for the company -Create communication and transparency on recurring issues with all levels of the organization Interdepartmental liaison -Help train, manage, coach, mentor and inspire a team of 5 Executive Assistants while giving constructive feedback for continual improvement -Find the best and quickest resolution and make quality decisions -Excellent time management skills with multiple deadlines while working in a fast-paced and continually changing environment -Exemplified company and team values

-Serve as Executive Assistant to Chief Global Sales Officer providing high-level support on broad range of business initiatives. -Manage sensitive information with discretion while providing administrative support to executive teams. -Open, sort and respond to routine correspondence on behalf of Chief Global Sales Officer and business leaders to facilitate communication and streamline processes. -Manage calendar and coordinate executive schedule for Chief Global Sales Officer. -Notetaking and recordings of meetings to document updates, action items and any vital information to be dispersed to internal teams. -Travel arrangements, both domestic and international. -Serve as liaison between Chief Global Sales Officer and Presenters regarding Presenter accounts and business. -Prepare and update office records, spreadsheets, organizational charts and presentations to support executive needs and enhance office efficiency. -Restock office and break room supplies independently to maximize team productivity. -Schedule and plan meetings and conferences, including site-to-site video conferencing calls, using Zoom or Microsoft Teams, in multiple international time zones, which help to streamline business operations. -Collaborate with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events. -Event planning with administration team for corporate employee events. -Management of social media for international page. -Assist nine market vice presidents internationally. -Audio editing of podcasts recorded between Chief Global Sales Officers and Presenter leaders. -Utilization of Expensify for expense reports.

-Publish news, previews, reviews and videos across a wide-variety of topics on the Griptiongear.com -Travel to locations to write reviews from firsthand experience -Proofread and reviewed all print and electronic content for correct grammar and adherence to house style

-Publish online articles on upcoming events in live entertainment and music locally in Salt Lake City and extreme sports nationally.

-Assist Director of Medical Laboratory Sciences and faculty members -Plan travel arrangements for executives and staff -Manage the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information -Design electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files -Write reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes -Supply building access to staff and students -Make copies, sent faxes and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence -Organize files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents -Organize and create folders for interested undergraduate and graduate students for the Medical Laboratory Sciences program -Purchase and maintain invoices for purchases -Updates on curriculum vitae for faculty members and maintain in University Mission Based Management system -Type meeting minutes -Organize catering for certain meetings and retreat

-Provide information on climbing events, climbing routes, outdoor gear, locations of outdoor recreation, gear reviews, highlights of outdoor athletes.

-Outdoor gear reviews and articles -National articles on climbing events, news, gear, athletes, locations of climbs, rock climbing reviews -Up-to-date news on extreme/action sports and outdoor recreation and adventure -Reports on events and outdoor tradeshows

-Assisted Director of Anatomic Pathology and Anatomic Pathology Faculty staff -Purchasing with purchasing card and data entry of transactions into University Management System -Travel coordination for faculty/staff members -Reimbursement processing with accounts payable -Record keeping of financial management reports for Pathology -Maintain daily calendars for faculty members -Web site updates on profiles and information on Department of Anatomic Pathology -Organize applications for Surgical Pathology and GI Fellowship Programs -Coordinate interviews, itinerary and travel for qualified applicants -Organization of hiring process, contracts, and necessary paperwork for oncoming Surgical Pathology and GI Fellows -Coverage for Resident Coordinator -Transcriptionist and Front Desk coverage -Created and distributed sign-out schedule for Anatomic Pathology -Assisted in changes on faculty curriculum vitae as well as in the University Mission Based Management system -Chased missing invoices and unmatched transactions for accounting purposes -Arranged meetings and kept track of meeting minutes

-Assisted CEO, two Co-Owners, and the National Sales Director -Booked travel/accommodations for CEO, Co-Owners and National Sales Director as well as any outsourcing business individuals -Maintained a monthly expense sheet for travel expenses -Submitted expense sheets and kept record of expenses for each individual -Created and provided travel itineraries -Created the 90-day/6-month/Annual Review form for the company -Created and edited PowerPoint presentations submitted from Agents in the field -Traveled to different events to assist in the planning, set-up and award presentations -Assisted clients/agents with issues or concerns -Maintained daily schedules for four individuals -Created and revised PowerPoint presentations -Created/assisted with letters, forms, PDF, revision of applications and guidelines for the company -Created agendas for specific meetings and events -Assisted in the creation of a bi-weekly newsletter for agents -Assisted with any Human Resource related issues -Contacted leaders in the field on a weekly basis for any needs or concerns -Point of contact for organizing communication between Corporate Office and outside sources to set up a new country for distributing our product

-Progressed within the department from Administrative Assistant to Administrative Coordinator and then the manager of administration and purchasing -Created projects, administered the Material Safety Data Sheet program, and daily task lists for each employee -Scheduled traveling/accommodation arrangements for the Resort Maintenance Manager as well as the Fleet Maintenance Manager and staff for training -Planned luncheons, gatherings, and staff meetings for maintenance staff and managers -Processed check requests and payroll as well as kept track of ledgers for the budgets for four different maintenance departments -Assisted in annual budget development -Maintained all computer input, parts book, and accounts billing charges -Direct a staff of three employees in purchasing, expediting and administration -Hired, trained, and evaluated employees -Cultivated and maintained excellent working rapport with vendors and product representatives -Provided purchasing or needed parts and supplies -Acquired and researched pricing for parts -Operated and maintained multiple parts rooms, inventories, and warehouse contents -Accurate record keeping of all incoming and outgoing parts, good, materials, and equipment -Manage petty cash and slush fund boxes -Created and maintained a high level of customer service throughout the resort -Responsible for fuel system; managing fuel deliveries and monthly reconciliation of usage -Actively participated in staff and organizational meetings, offering constructive input and feedback as well as note-taking -Transcribed notes from tape recorder and typed correspondence (letters, memos, etc.) -Created PowerPoint presentations for staff to train on specific programs