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Courtney Bowen

@courtneybowen

Executive Assistant delivering confidential, high-level support and flawless calendar, travel, and communications coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can deliver confidential, high-level executive support—owning calendars, travel, records, and communication—while improving processes, protecting accuracy, and helping leadership stay focused through reliable organization and ethics.

I’m a detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over ten years of high-level support experience, known for exceptional organizational skills, accountability, support, and ethics. I’m currently supporting the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chiefs at the Montrose Police Department, bringing calm, accurate, and responsive communication to internal and external customers.

I manage complex calendars and schedules, respond to meeting requests, reconcile conflicts, and provide gatekeeping to foster uninterrupted work hours. I also arrange business travel and accommodations, complete expense reports and requisitions, answer phones, compose correspondence, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality. When meetings require it, I plan and coordinate events on nights and weekends, including catering, venue setup, clean-up, and registration management.

Previously, as an Assistant City Secretary, I served as Records Management Coordinator—implementing the City’s Records Management Program and processing Public Information Act requests. I assisted with city agendas, agenda packets, and accurate minutes in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, while also supporting municipal court and utility functions. I also managed public communications and city social media pages, developing and posting content while maintaining consistent voice and branding across platforms.

My background spans HR, public service, and communications support: I recruited and supported onboarding in a Human Resources Specialist role, and earlier handled record management, public inquiries, and documentation as an Administrative Assistant/Public Service Officer/Detention Officer. I’ve also led social media and public information efforts, using analytics to improve outreach impact, and I’m currently in the process of getting my Emergency Medical Technician Certification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive Assistant

Current

Montrose Police Department

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Provided high-level, confidential executive support to the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chiefs, including calendar gatekeeping, meeting coordination, and rapid response to internal and external requests. Managed travel and accommodations, processed expenses and requisitions, and handled office operations such as correspondence, record filing, and presentations.

Executive Support Calendar Management Travel Coordination Expense Reporting Meeting Coordination Confidentiality Records Management

Assistant City Secretary

City of Garden Ridge

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Served as Records Management Coordinator and implemented the City’s Records Management Program, managing governing body and operations records and processing Public Information Act requests. Supported City Secretary duties by preparing agendas and accurate minutes for council/commission meetings under Texas Open Meetings Act requirements and backed up municipal court and utility clerk functions.

Records Management Information Requests Texas Open Meetings Act Municipal Clerk Support Public Assistance Clerical Administration

Human Resources Specialist

City of San Marcos

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)

Led recruitment and selection activities to build a strong talent pipeline, including job advert outreach, application review, candidate shortlisting, and forwarding to hiring managers. Conducted background and motor vehicle checks, supported onboarding and orientation, and maintained employee records to support performance reviews and HR guidance to management and staff.

Recruitment & Selection Job Advertising Background Checks Onboarding Performance Reviews

Administrative Assistant

Bedford Police Department

Sep 2008 - Feb 2020 (11 years 5 months)

Managed record management system updates for accidents/incidents and processed police report payments while ensuring accuracy and strict confidentiality. Supported public-facing operations by directing inquiries, resolving complaints, coordinating pre-employment verification, and assisting with reports and coordination for investigations and ordinance violations.

Records Management Confidentiality Police Report Processing Payments Processing Crime Victim Coordination

Administrative Assistant/Public Service

Bedford Police Department

Sep 2008 - Feb 2020 (11 years 5 months)

Provided administrative and public service support for police operations, managing records, communications, payments of reports, and mail distribution while ensuring confidentiality. Performed roles including Administrative/Public Service support and detention officer duties, and later served as Social Media Coordinator/Public Information Officer, producing timely community updates and engaging wi

Police Report Processing Confidentiality Background Verification Public Inquiries Evidence Media Support Coordination