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Ngoza Oparah

@ngozaoparah

Executive Business Partner at BECKMAN COULTER who improved decision follow-through to 95% on time and cut approval turnaround by 30%.

United States

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At BECKMAN COULTER, I partnered with the Global CEO and six C-suite leaders across more than five time zones. I coordinated board and committee meetings and tracked more than 100 decisions and action items to a 95% on-time completion rate.

I also streamlined invoice, contract, and expense approvals, reducing turnaround time by 30%, and led generative AI adoption for the executive office. Previously, at INFECTIOUS DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA (IDSA), I supported 16 senior executives and introduced scheduling optimization that reduced coordination back-and-forth by 50%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief of Staff and Executive Business Partner

Beckman Coulter

Jan 2022 - Oct 2026 (4 years 9 months)

Served as strategic partner and gatekeeper to the Global CEO and C-suite, managing scheduling, board meetings, travel, and executive communications. Led generative AI adoption and streamlined approvals, reducing turnaround time by 30%.

Executive Support Calendar Management Board Governance Travel Coordination Expense Management Generative AI ChatGpt Microsoft Copilot Claude Fireflies AI Coupa Docusign Leadership Communication

Senior Executive Assistant, Global Leadership

Infectious Disease Society of America

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Supported 16 senior executives concurrently, managing scheduling, travel, and event logistics. Standardized decision tracking and improved on-time action closure from 70% to 92%.

Executive Support Scheduling Optimization Reclaim.Ai Clockwise Superhuman Slack Event Management Travel Coordination Navan Ramp Miro Coda Fellow

Senior Executive & Business Manager/Partner

NRDC

Dec 2013 - Jan 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Managed calendars and travel for CEO and senior leaders, supported board meetings, and coordinated stakeholder engagements. Consolidated priorities in Smartsheet and Asana, saving approximately 6 hours weekly.

Calendar Management Travel Coordination SAP Concur GBT Board Governance Diligent Boards Boardvantage Smartsheet Asana Fireflies AI

Senior Executive Assistant

MedStar

Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 10 months)

Provided executive support in a healthcare environment, managing schedules and administrative tasks.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Portfolio Management

Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Google Cloud

Google Cloud Generative AI Leader, Generative AI

Generative AI Leader certification from Google Cloud.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Human Resources

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Imo State University

Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory from Imo State University.

Imo State University

Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Public Administration

Master of Public Administration (MPA) in International Public Administration from Imo State University.

Imo State University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Management and Master of Public Administration (MPA) in International Public Administration, as well as Bachelor of Science degrees in Medical Laboratory and Psychology.