Gina Repas

Senior Executive Assistant & Project Manager - Office of the CEO

Acadia Healthcare

Mar 2024 - Current (2 years 8 months)

• Manages cross-functional executive operations for a team of 14 C-level leaders at publicly traded behavioral health services provider, with $2.6B in revenue across 250 facilities and 23,000+ employees.
• Led HQ Relocation workflow, tracking complex workstreams and keeping stakeholders aligned. Drove assessment and review of options for new corporate office, which resulted in 25% reduction of square footage and improved efficiency through design. Point of contact for architect/design team and fully responsible for workspace planning and space allocations.
• Develops annual corporate calendar; creates annual operating rhythms for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, earnings and investor activities, offsites, even

Executive Business Partner to CEO + COO | Series C AI startup

Syllable AI

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year)

Doing all the things. Effortlessly and with a positive attitude.
Strategic partner to CEO and COO, contributing to top-level strategy. Manages executive and cross-functional operations, relationships with internal and external stakeholders, quarterly OKR program, internal communications, events, social media marketing, and business rhythms for Series C-funded AI startup.

Workflow management, communication management, change management, creative problem solving, organizational efficiencies are among my strengths.

Program Manager, Strategy & Shared Services | Chief of Staff to COO

BUILT

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Managed and mobilized cross-functional operations, including ownership of global, annual business rhythms. Prepared agendas and led leadership meetings to ensure effectiveness. Provided critical direction in Board of Directors preparation.

Cross-Functional Partnership: During a period of 225% headcount growth, fostered productive working relationships with Strategic Planning, Operations, and People teams to launch/maintain OKR program, annual planning, and performance management activities.

Project Management: Independently directed space study and supervised renovation of 21k sqft expansion for RTO (managed contractors and expenses; delivered on time and under budget).

Communications: Developed and delive

Director of Operations

Vanderbilt University Graduate School

Oct 2020 - Jul 2021 (10 months)

HR & Operations: Conceptualized and executed post-pandemic approach to staffing and space utilization to streamline and improve operations. Managed staff of 8 during leadership transition.

Financial & Strategic: Drove operational adjustments to improve reporting and forecasting of financial awards – grants endowments, fellowships, scholarships, and programming.

Executive Projects & Corporate Communications Manager | Office of the COO

AllianceBernstein

Apr 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 7 months)

During complex relocation of NY headquarters, was one of the first local Nashville hires. Drove execution of COO initiatives to maximize organizational effectiveness, minimize disruption, and build office culture.

This role focused highly on culture and communications for COO's overall org (3,000+ employees globally). Worked cross-functionally with SBU leaders (Finance, Tech & Ops, Human Capital, Private Wealth, Legal, and Global Sales) to ensure alignment of strategy and initiatives.

Employee Engagement + Culture: Appointed lead for regional engagement strategy. Cultivated and delivered robust social programming, such as production of monthly town halls and execution of an ERG fair, which drove membership increases /

Program Manager | Financial Markets Research Center

Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

Aug 2014 - Mar 2019 (4 years 8 months)

Directed all activities for the endowed Financial Markets Research Center. Oversaw operating expenses, data contract management, annual reporting, faculty recruiting, and conferences.

Managed extensive annual subscription/renewals of financial databases. Conducted usage reviews and account audit that returned $50k in errant charges to the school.

Successfully drafted bid to host Society of Financial Studies annual conference; resulted in enhanced
reputation for Center. Conceptualized and executed successful three-day event for 400+ attendees.

Office of the Dean/Department of Finance & Administration

Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (3 years)

Program Coordinator II – Travel & Expense program 2012 - 2014

Developed internal expense policy guidelines and process improvements for ensuring audit compliance. Expertly communicated and trained faculty/staff during system integration of Concur, which resulted in enhanced efficiencies and reduced accounting risks for school.

Provided logistical support and budget reconciliation to student groups for school-sponsored travel, including case competitions and career development treks.

Administrative Manager | Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

Gaylord Entertainment Company

Jan 1998 - Dec 2009 (12 years)

During the strategic rebranding of the multi-asset hospitality company, supported CFO and IR during numerous transactions: divestitures of $330M in non-core assets, $177M acquisition, and construction of three large-scale ($1B+) convention hotels. Independently planned annual investor conferences and company participation in banking conferences; owned production of annual reports. Complex, multi-city travel and event planning, including investor roadshows.

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