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Maya Emelle

@mayaemelle

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Resourceful Executive Assistant with 10+ years supporting C-level leaders.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration and innovation, where I can leverage my experience to support executive leadership and enhance operational efficiency.

I am a resourceful and proactive Executive Assistant with over 10 years of experience supporting C-level leaders at top-tier companies such as Meta, HBO, and WeWork. My expertise lies in managing remote and hybrid operations, streamlining complex calendars, and overseeing high-stakes communications. I thrive in mission-driven environments, enabling seamless collaboration across global, cross-functional teams.

In my recent role as a Project Manager at Higher Ground Wellness, I served as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director, managing scheduling and internal communications while coordinating remote teams across three states. I successfully led the onboarding workflow design for virtual hires, creating a comprehensive playbook that systematized orientation across programs. My previous experience at Meta involved leading administrative operations and managing team collaborations, where I built cross-functional project trackers and facilitated weekly planning syncs with stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager

Higher Ground Wellness, INC

Apr 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Served as strategic advisor to the Executive Director, managing scheduling, internal communications, and remote team coordination across three states. Led onboarding workflow design for virtual hires, creating a comprehensive playbook and systematizing orientation across programs.

Salesforce Team Coordination Workflow Design

Chief of Staff l Administrative Ops LeadAdmin

Meta formerly Facebook

Dec 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Led Admin promoted to program manager, partnered with Head of Design for Messenger UX to manage team ops, external agency collaborations, and executive recruiting coordination. Built cross-functional project trackers and led weekly planning syncs with stakeholders in product, engineering, brand, AR/VR and operations.

Project Tracking Stakeholder Management

Executive Assistant l Lead Admin

Meta formerly Facebook

Feb 2020 - Dec 2020 (10 months)

Hired as an Executive Assistant promoted to Admin Lead with a team of five EAs, and 8 administrative assistants supporting Brand, UX, Engineering, AR/VR, leadership. Produced org-wide newsletters and team-building practices to maintain morale during organizational restructuring.

Team Leadership Administrative Support

Executive Assistant to VP of Sustainability

WeWork

Sep 2019 - Jan 2020 (4 months)

Supported VP of Sustainability from Pre-IPO to through an intense reorganization period; managed complex travel, expense, and calendar systems.

Travel Management Expense Management Calendar Management

Executive Assistant to VP of West Coast Productions

Home Box Office (HBO)

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)

Provided high-level support to West Coast Production VP; collaborated closely with business affairs, legal, and finance on confidential deal execution.

Confidential Deal Execution

Executive Assistant to Head of Marketing

Groovciti Communications

Sep 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years)

Provided support to Head of Creative Development; collaborated closely with business affairs, marketing, legal, and finance departments on creative projects.

Creative Project Management Co Marketing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Art Institute of Hollywood

Bachelor of Science, Digital Cinema & Video Production

Studied Digital Cinema & Video Production, gaining expertise in various aspects of film and video creation. Developed skills in production techniques, editing, and digital media.

University of Southern California (USC)

Graduate & Certified Dynamic Mindfulness Coach, Non Profit Resilience Leadership & Dynamic Mindfulness Coaching

Completed the Non Profit Resilience Leadership Program, focusing on leadership skills within the non-profit sector. Also obtained certification as a Dynamic Mindfulness Coach from the Niroga Institute.