Piper Kauffman
@piperkauffman
I keep C-suite operations, travel, meetings, and high-impact events running seamlessly.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've supported the President/CEO and C-suite leadership at Vela Insurance by managing complex calendars across multiple time zones, travel, expenses, meeting notes, and executive presentations.
I serve as a trusted gatekeeper, prioritize high-stakes demands, and handle sensitive information with rigorous confidentiality and compliance standards.
As Director of Branding & Events at Vela Insurance, I planned and executed 18–25 internal and external events, including staff meetings, broker events, and large corporate gatherings. I managed venues, vendors, food and beverage, travel, budgets, logistics, onsite execution, promotional materials, signage, and post-event surveys.
My background also includes building corporate travel client relationships at Tower Travel Management and owning a commercial cleaning company serving more than 40 locations with a 25-person staff.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Branding & Events
Vela Insurance
Jan 2025 - Aug 2026 (1 year 7 months)
Planned and executed 18-25 internal and external events including staff meetings, broker events, and large corporate gatherings. Managed all event logistics, vendor coordination, budget, and onsite execution, ensuring cohesive brand representation.
Executive Assistant to President/CEO
Vela Insurance
Jan 2016 - Dec 2025 (9 years 11 months)
Supported the President and C-Suite Leadership Team with complex calendar management across multiple time zones. Managed travel, expenses, meeting notes, and executive presentations, serving as primary gatekeeper for executive leadership.
Travel Management Professional
Tower Travel Management
Jan 2001 - Dec 2016 (15 years 11 months)
Built and managed client relationships while promoting corporate travel programs in a specific assigned territory.
Owner
Corporate Cleaning Concepts
Jan 2001 - Dec 2015 (14 years 11 months)
Owned and operated a commercial cleaning company serving over 40 locations with 25 staff members providing janitorial services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College of DuPage
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Attended College of DuPage, gaining foundational knowledge and skills.
Downers Grove North High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education at Downers Grove North High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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