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Danielle Savka-Gallegos

Redondo Beach

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in administrative management and event coordination. Strong problem-solving and communication skills have facilitated successful partnerships and streamlined operations, contributing to organizational success and improved workflows.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Remote/General Virtual Assistant

Private Family in Century City, CA
Century City
08.2025 - Current
  • Serving as a remote assistant/family assistant for a family in Century City, CA on a part-time and as-needed basis.
  • House management of vendors - coordinating and scheduled appointments for repairs and construction
  • Oversee planning, coordinating, and bookings for family weddings and in-home parties/dinners
  • Coordinated flights, car rentals, and hotel bookings/itineraries for travel for family members

Director of Operations/Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Saul & Joyce Brandman Foundation
Beverly Hills
11.2017 - Current
  • Recently promoted to Director of Operations for all Foundation duties, alongside personal/home management for CEO.
  • Bridged a partnership and assisted in production between Hearst Media Productions and the Foundation to create a television segment on a national broadcast channel to highlight two organizations supported by he SJBFoundation
  • Handled administrative duties including telephone calls, communications, and calendars for the President and Board Members
  • High involvement with Wealth Management and Banking between Foundation and CEO's personal accounts and Trusts management and approval of large wires and transfers; contact with CEO's Trust team for scheduling, reimbursements, and home-related maintenance
  • Preparation and writing of outgoing letters in accordance with contracted pledge agreements
  • Management of office supply inventory and maintenance upkeep on technological assets
  • Assisted with legal litigations and matters
  • Analyzed operational workflows to identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepared reports on expenses, donations, and created schedules of anticipated contributions to outside organizations
  • Coordinated and managed bookings for CEO's business and personal travels (domestic & international)
  • Highly involved in event planning and coordination for business-related dinner parties and events
  • Active participant in reviewing grant proposal reviews and pledge agreement contracts

Instructor/Front Desk Administrator

Zooga Yoga
Culver City
01.2018 - 12.2023
  • Developed engaging yoga and dance lesson plans for youth classes from toddlers through ages 10.
  • Introduced and curated teaching techniques while incorporating franchise's copyright syllabi
  • Handled front desk administrative duties of heavy phones and email communications with clientele.
  • Managed inventory, organization, and presentation of front lobby merchandise and sales.
  • Oversaw private in-studio events for children's birthday parties; managed food deliveries, setup and clean-up for events.

Coffee Bar Barista/Front Desk Fill-in Receptionist

Quixote Studios
Hollywood
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Prepared high-quality espresso drinks with precision and attention to detail.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clientele for on-studio shoots and bookings
  • Operated coffee equipment and maintained routine maintenance schedules.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
  • Occasional fill-in for the front desk receptionist; transferring high-volume and confidential phone calls to appropriate departments.

Front Desk Receptionist

Hilton & Hyland
Beverly Hills
03.2016 - 06.2017

● Provided additional administrative assistance to over 150 real estate agents for office, marketing, and real-estate related needs

Screening and transferring of high-volume and confidential phone calls to executive staff & agents
● Proofreading/composing letters for high-end clientele per CEO's request

Coordinated conference calls and meetings with outside partners and clientele

● Ordered, managed inventory, and stocked office supplies

Prepared “Daily Update” report to distribute out to all agents and staff ● Greeted incoming guests, walk-ins, and clients
● Managed and placed company business card orders
● Ordered contemporary office stationary for interoffice inventory

Managed and placed orders for catered meeting lunches
● Utilized MLS & Jostle portals for real-estate agents and posting classifieds
● Managing company Trust Log and recorded all lease/commission checks

Education

UCLA Extenstion
Westwood, CA
03-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Dance/ Sports, Arts, Entertainment Mgmt

Point Park University
Pittsburgh
05-2014

Skills

  • Administrative management
  • Event planning
  • Travel coordination
  • Productions in film and television
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Administrative procedures
  • Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Remote/General Virtual Assistant

Private Family in Century City, CA
08.2025 - Current

Instructor/Front Desk Administrator

Zooga Yoga
01.2018 - 12.2023

Director of Operations/Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Saul & Joyce Brandman Foundation
11.2017 - Current

Coffee Bar Barista/Front Desk Fill-in Receptionist

Quixote Studios
08.2017 - 07.2018

Front Desk Receptionist

Hilton & Hyland
03.2016 - 06.2017

UCLA Extenstion

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Dance/ Sports, Arts, Entertainment Mgmt

Point Park University
Danielle Savka-Gallegos