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Jessica Abner
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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
New York, United States
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Executive Assistant To Chief Executive OfficerSquarespaceJul 2017 - Current (9 years 4 months)Act as a strategic thought partner and operational right hand to the CEO of a leading tech company. Operate at the intersection of executive operations and Chief of Staff functions, driving alignment, focus, and execution across top priorities and leadership initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Enable CEO focus on high-impact initiatives by streamlining communication, managing competing priorities, and ensuring follow-through on key decisions.
- Prepare for board-level and investor engagements, internal offsites, and leadership forums—developing agendas, synthesizing key insights, and coordinating stakeholder input.
- Serve as a point of contact between the CEO and leadership team, escalat- aExecutive Assistant To Chief Executive OfficeraMarketplaceNov 2014 - Jul 2017 (2 years 9 months)Served as the CEO’s trusted advisor and operations lead across both professional and personal domains, ensuring seamless execution of high-priority initiatives, calendar orchestration, and stakeholder engagement. Operated as an extension of the CEO, enabling them to remain focused on company growth while all logistical, administrative, and operational workflows ran with precision.
Key contributions:
- Managed and optimized the CEO’s schedule to align with strategic priorities, balancing investor meetings, internal leadership sessions, and external speaking engagements.
- Created and prepared all materials for board meetings, investor decks, and internal presentations, partnering with finance and ops as neede - AExecutive Assistant To Chief Executive OfficerActin BiomedNov 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 1 month)Operated as the primary point of coordination and strategic support for a high-profile principal, managing both professional and personal operations with discretion, precision, and 24/7 availability. Oversaw multi-domain workflows including event planning, property management, calendar optimization, and travel logistics, freeing up the principal’s time to focus on high-level initiatives and relationships.
Key contributions:
- Managed an integrated calendar across business, philanthropic, and personal engagements, ensuring optimal prioritization, timing, and resource alignment.
- Orchestrated high-touch events, dinners, and professional gatherings by liaising with caterers, venues, florists, and high-profile - Executive Personal AssistantTAO GroupJun 2012 - Nov 2013 (1 year 6 months)Provided high-level operational and strategic support to senior leadership, serving as a key point of coordination across calendars, communications, and special initiatives. Took ownership of fast-moving priorities and confidential matters, enabling executive focus and business continuity in a dynamic environment.
Key contributions:
- Managed executive calendars and coordinated complex scheduling across departments and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
- Drafted, edited, and proofread high-visibility communications, reports, and presentation materials, ensuring clarity and executive voice.
- Triaged competing requests and urgent tasks, applying sound judgment to pr
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- Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceFlorida Atlantic University