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Maria Kinney

@mariakinney

Executive Assistant & Chief of Staff skilled in C-Suite support, board governance, and strategic operations to drive business impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a fully remote, globally minded role in executive operations, people strategy, or strategic program management that emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, high-level executive partnership, and opportunities to lead organizational transformation.

I am an accomplished Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff with over a decade of experience supporting CEOs, C-Suite executives, and Boards of Directors across financial services, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. My expertise spans board governance, executive operations, and strategic event planning, with a proven ability to manage complex projects, streamline processes, and provide seamless high-level support. At Together Credit Union, I orchestrate board and committee meetings, coordinate large-scale executive retreats, and serve as a trusted liaison between leadership and stakeholders.

My career has been defined by my ability to anticipate needs, manage sensitive priorities with discretion, and create alignment across teams. I have led initiatives in governance reporting, compliance oversight, and organizational strategy, while also coordinating global travel, vendor negotiations, and corporate communications. Proficient in Microsoft 365, Diligent Boards, SurveyMonkey, and enterprise collaboration platforms, I excel at creating structure in high-pressure environments and enabling executives to focus on what matters most.

Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about travel, photography, and storytelling. I co-run a creative media business specializing in photography and videography, where I blend strategic operations with creative direction. This balance between business leadership and creativity has sharpened my perspective, making me adaptable, innovative, and driven to deliver meaningful impact in every environment I work in.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief of Staff

Current

Together Credit Union

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Strategic partner to CEO and Board, aligning business strategy with workforce planning and delivering executive dashboards and board briefings to improve operational efficiency across a hybrid-remote enterprise.

Workforce Planning Board Reporting Data Visualization Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Remote Collaboration Travel Coordination

Senior IT Business Manager

Save A Lot, Inc.

Jan 2020 - Feb 2023 (3 years 1 month)

Enabled C-suite productivity through remote-first coordination, managed complex international travel and board events, led special projects and vendor negotiations to streamline executive operations and align talent and technology roadmaps.

Executive Support Vendor Management Project Management Travel Management Strategic Planning Contract Negotiation

Chief of Staff

Fabick Cat

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Served as executive liaison for U.S. and international partners, led international contract negotiations and bilingual board communications, and supervised executive support teams to optimize global operations.

International Relations Contract Negotiation Executive Liaison Board Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Team Supervision

Senior Executive Assistant

STARS Design Group

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Coordinated executive strategy and international negotiations across multiple regions, managed global travel and supplier summits, and produced bilingual documentation and contract compliance for cross-border agreements.

Executive Support Negotiation Contract Management Supply Chain Coordination & Compliance