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Laura Millan

@lauramillan

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Trusted Executive Assistant with 15 years of tech industry experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my skills in executive support and project management while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values innovation and collaboration.

I am a dedicated Executive Assistant with over 15 years of experience supporting senior leaders in dynamic, high-growth tech environments. My expertise lies in managing complex calendars, coordinating cross-functional projects, and streamlining operations to enhance executive productivity. I am recognized for my discretion, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving approach, all while maintaining a calm and approachable demeanor in high-pressure situations.

Throughout my career, I have partnered with executives and founders to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency. At LM Consulting, I successfully restructured executive time management and implemented tracking systems that improved decision-making across departments. My role at MILL Industries saw me boost CEO efficiency by 40% through strategic calendar management and logistics coordination. I thrive on leveraging technology to optimize workflows and support mission-driven leadership, ensuring that executives are informed, prepared, and focused on high-impact initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive Operations & Strategy Advisor

Current

LM Consulting

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Optimized executive time management through calendar restructuring, priority alignment, and proactive scheduling, enabling clearer focus on high-impact initiatives. Designed and implemented tracking systems for investors, production, and hiring pipelines, thereby improving decision-making and accountability across departments.

Workflow Optimization Strategic Planning Calendar Management Project Tracking Payroll Management Onboarding Executive Communication Customer Experience Marketing Finance

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Mill Industries

Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 (9 months)

Boosted CEO efficiency by 40% through calendar time audits, inbox triage, time blocking, and priority management. Managed end-to-end logistics for meetings, travel, and board interactions—ensuring preparation, follow-up, and seamless execution.

Calendar Management Time Blocking Travel Management Financial Systems

Executive Support & Operations

Thalo Labs

Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 (8 months)

Owned day-to-day operations including calendar, inbox and communications for founder. Built foundational systems for finance, vendor, and insurance tracking, setting the stage for scale.

Administrative Support Calendar Management Inbox Management Communication Financial Systems Vendor Management Insurance Tracking Onboarding Offboarding Google Workspace Slack Jira

Senior Executive Assistant

Cruise LLC

Mar 2019 - Mar 2022 (3 years)

Acted as a strategic liaison and gatekeeper, managing competing priorities and enabling leadership focus. Optimized complex calendars, reducing scheduling inefficiencies by 30% and kept team engagement high.

Executive Assistant Liaison Seating Optimization Mentoring

Technical Project Manager

JR Advanced Eng.

Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)

Led cross-functional teams through data center buildouts and Cisco ISE deployment. Coordinated stakeholders, timelines, and resource delivery; provided regular updates and reporting.

Technical Project Management Cisco ISE Deployment Reporting

Executive Assistant to CEO

Domino Data Lab

Jul 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Managed calendars, travel, and logistics; ensured executive focus and timely execution of high-priority initiatives. Oversaw recruitment coordination and built onboarding processes, cutting onboarding time by 50%.

Executive Assistant Calendar Management Logistics Recruiting Coordinator Onboarding Internal Communications

Executive Assistant to CEO

JR Advanced Eng.

Feb 2014 - Feb 2017 (3 years)

Managed calendar, internal documentation, HR contracts, and company onboarding. Coordinated team events including multi-day off-sites with complex travel and logistics.

Executive Assistant Calendar Management Contracts Onboarding Logistics

Project Coordinator

Autodesk

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Managed calendars, took meeting minutes and followed up and got action items done. Reduced onboarding from 10 to 2 days by revamping documentation and processes.

Project Coordination Calendar Management Onboarding Vendor Management Agile Methodology Scrum Master

Exec Assistant to CEO & Project Manager

Stubbornella

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)

Helped CEO 5x revenue by optimizing operations, project managing developers, and scaling client services. Managed incorporation, team growth, and infrastructure setup.

Executive Assistant Project Manager Operations Management Client Services Scaling Frontend Development Event Production

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Fine Art

Grade: Dean's List

Studied Computer Science and Fine Art, achieving Dean's List recognition. Focused on the intersection of technology and creative expression.

Ringling School of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art and Graphic Design

Grade: President's List

Focused on Fine Art and Graphic Design, earning a spot on the President's List. Developed strong foundational skills in visual communication and artistic principles.