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Latesha Knight

@lateshaknight

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Strategic executive assistant and events specialist driving operational efficiency and high-impact programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative, fast-paced role supporting executives and events where I can streamline operations, drive cross-functional impact, and scale programs.

I am a strategic, detail-oriented Executive Assistant and Events Specialist with 10+ years supporting C-level leaders and managing large-scale events. I consistently streamline operations, coordinate complex calendars and travel, and maintain strict confidentiality while enabling leadership to focus on priorities.

I have led planning and execution of 30+ B2B events and webinars annually, negotiated vendor contracts worth $250K+, and improved lead attribution and campaign ROI through close collaboration with Marketing and Sales. I use tools like Asana, Salesforce, Google Workspace, and QuickBooks to create standardized workflows that cut administrative turnaround time and reduce costs.

I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, partnering across functions to improve office operations for teams of 50–200+ employees, manage financial/admin processes for seven-figure budgets, and deliver consistent on-time results under shifting priorities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Marketing Events Specialist

Instride

Feb 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Managed executive calendars and travel while planning 30+ B2B events/webinars annually, driving a 15% increase in qualified pipeline leads and reducing scheduling conflicts by 30%. Negotiated vendor contracts worth $250K+, cutting event costs by 12% and improved lead attribution by 25% through CRM collaboration.

Event Planning Executive Support Asana Salesforce Budget Management

Executive Assistant

Kaleo Marketing

Jul 2015 - Feb 2022 (6 years 7 months)

Supported CEO managing 300+ monthly calendar entries and travel while overseeing office operations for 50+ staff, reducing operational costs by 15% and cutting administrative turnaround time by 20%. Managed AP/payroll/invoicing for $1M+ annual budgets with 100% compliance.

Executive Support Office Management Payroll Quickbooks ADP Asana Google Workspace Vendor Management Calendar Management

Sales Coordinator

Rydeen Mobile Electronics

Mar 2010 - Jun 2015 (5 years 3 months)

Led national sales operations and 15+ trade shows annually, generating $500K+ in new business and increasing client retention by 18% through account management and improved sales collateral. Streamlined inventory and shipping workflows, reducing errors by 25%.

Account Management Inventory Management Email Campaigns CRM order fulfillment