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CrowdStrike, Inc. Executive Assistant in Kirkland, Washington
CrowdStrike, Inc. Full time R18044
#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Executive Assistant who will be aligned to our SVP & Head of Go-To-Mark Operations. Our ideal candidate is a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, resourceful, and efficient. You exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations, have strong written and verbal communication skills, impeccable organization and attention to detail, and the ability to maintain balance among competing priorities.
What You'll Do:
Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones, including domestic and international schedules, and agenda preparation.
Manage external contacts and quickly identify the primary stakeholders; proactively understand who they are and why they're important to the business, and track the communication needed to nurture the relationship.
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive matters while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Manage special projects and collaborate with stakeholders on issues requiring finesse, flexibility, and patience.
Anticipate the needs of the executive and proactively bring the appropriate stakeholders and resources together to make decisions in support of the executive.
Complete critical aspects of deliverables and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining the cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-solving; and making adjustments to plans.
Attend meetings, communicate agendas, take notes, track action items, and hold stakeholders accountable.
Ensure that the priorities for the executive are cascaded to the appropriate administrative staff supporting key cross-functional partners.
Partner closely with executives, business partners, and executive assistants on cross-functional events and scheduling.
Assist in coordinating the agenda and presentation materials for senior management team meetings, off-sites, and all-hands meetings.
Plan and implement large-scale, multi-day offsites for the business unit, including hotel and meeting space procurement, contract negotiation, vendor management, room block management, team building activities, travel and ground transportation logistics, catering, etc.
Ability to address tough issues by identifying the problem, building consensus, and working toward a resolution.
Consistently hold self and others accountable for specific actions and ensure commitments are fulfilled.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
5-7 years experience supporting executives
Self-starter who is able to own projects to completion with minimal guidance and direction
Team player