Jill Brown
San Jose
Summary
Talented and knowledgeable Senior Executive Assistant with 20 years of experience, accustomed to playing an important role in assisting individuals across a broad spectrum of role hierarchies. I provide high-level administrative support to meet the needs of busy technology executives, and I bring in-depth knowledge of people, processes, and systems, expertise in decision-making, and strength in resolving complex problems.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to CRO/CMO/SVP, GTM Operations
Gigamon
Santa Clara
03.2023 - Current
- Executed customer briefings to align stakeholders with strategic objectives.
Enhanced processes through targeted improvements, boosting overall productivity.
Revamped Executive Briefing Center website for improved functionality and accessibility. - Proactively manage three executives' very busy calendars.
- Coordinate Sales Leadership, Marketing, GTM Operations off-sites, and Sales Kickoffs.
- Master travel planner for extensive, multi-segment domestic and international travel.
- Create slide presentations for All Hands, QBRs, and other offsite material.
- Reconcile expense reports in Concur, process POs in Coupa, and work closely with finance to make sure we are following budget guidelines.
- Partner closely with the CEO's EA and Engineering EA to continuously align with the company's priorities and objectives.
Executive Assistant to CFO/CMO/Interim EA to CEO
SingleStore
Sunnyvale
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed complex calendars for three executives to enhance time efficiency.
- Oversaw logistics for board meetings, including internal prep meetings and arranging dinners.
- Coordinated Sales Kickoff and CFO/Marketing Offsites, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Processed purchase orders in Coupa and reconciled expenses in Concur to adhere to budget guidelines.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships through regular coordination with investment banks.
- Trained office managers and mentored junior administrative assistants for skill development.
- Organized marketing product launch events, including travel arrangements for external speakers.
Executive Assistant to the CMO of Network Security
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided executive assistant support to the CMO of Network Security and the CMO of Prisma Cloud.
- Developed presentation slides and analyzed project data for All Hands meetings.
- Managed intricate calendars and executed meeting logistics, including drafting agendas and tracking action items.
- Worked alongside Operations Manager to prepare executives for meetings and conducted weekly sync sessions.
- Directed virtual event planning to enhance team cohesion during Covid.
- Partnered with three Marketing EAs to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Executive Assistant to Various Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents
Hewlett Packard/Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Palo Alto
01.1995 - 04.2020
- Managed intricate calendars and organized meetings with external customers and bankers.
- Facilitated logistics for multi-segment international travel arrangements.
- Provided comprehensive support for three acquisitions under strict confidentiality.
- Arranged AR/PR press interviews to enhance communication strategies.
- Organized meeting logistics, documented minutes, and tracked action items for accountability.
Education
Executive Assistant to CMO - Network Security, Prisma Cloud
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, CA08.2021
Executive Assistant - Various Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents
Hewlett Packard/Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Palo Alto, CA04.2020
General education, Business and technical computer courses
De Anza College & Butte College
Skills
- Executive briefing management
- Event planning and coordination
- Confluence and Coupa proficiency
- Travel logistics management
- Meeting documentation and agenda setting
- Google Workspace and MS Office expertise
- Workday and Lucidchart skills
Timeline
Executive Assistant to CRO/CMO/SVP, GTM Operations
Gigamon
03.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to CFO/CMO/Interim EA to CEO
SingleStore
08.2021 - 09.2022
Executive Assistant to the CMO of Network Security
Palo Alto Networks
04.2020 - 08.2021
Executive Assistant to Various Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents
Hewlett Packard/Hewlett Packard Enterprise
01.1995 - 04.2020
Executive Assistant to CMO - Network Security, Prisma Cloud
Palo Alto Networks
Executive Assistant - Various Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents
Hewlett Packard/Hewlett Packard Enterprise
General education, Business and technical computer courses
De Anza College & Butte College