Shelly Gillaspie
@shellygillaspie
Operations and contracts leader optimizing compliance, finance, and executive support.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations, contracts, and compliance professional with 12+ years supporting executive leadership in highly regulated government and corporate settings. I specialize in contract administration, grant and regulatory compliance, and audit-ready financial reporting.
I manage complex executive calendars, domestic and international travel, and multi-office coordination while maintaining strict version control and document integrity. I lead initiatives that improve administrative efficiency and staff development, including internships, lunch-and-learns, and continuing education programs.
My background includes budgeting, general ledger activity, reconciliations, payroll, vendor management, and grants administration across municipal and private-sector environments. I have implemented workflow improvements that increased administrative efficiency and routinely use Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint, QuickBooks, Sage, Smartsheet, and Monday.com for project and financial management.
I partner cross-functionally and with federal and state agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and secure funding, and I provide dependable executive support in remote and hybrid settings. I am committed to delivering timely, accurate, and audit-ready operational support that reduces risk and enables leadership to focus on strategic priorities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Executive Operations
Walker Partners
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)
Support executive leadership by managing contract workflows, RFPs/SOQs, and compliance-sensitive documentation while managing complex calendars and travel for executives across five offices; implemented workflow improvements that increased administrative efficiency by 25%.
City Administrator
City of West
Oct 2013 - Jan 2025 (11 years 3 months)
Oversaw accounting, budgeting, grants, payroll, and regulatory reporting while supporting the mayor and city council with agendas, minutes, and governance; led disaster-response liaison work with federal and state agencies and managed audit coordination.
Purchasing Manager
Ozark Leather Company
Aug 2007 - Oct 2013 (6 years 2 months)
Managed international and domestic purchasing and vendor negotiations, coordinated inventory and trade-show participation, and supported accounting tasks to improve procurement recordkeeping and operational efficiency.
Product Developer
Seiko Instruments USA
Jan 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Collaborated with engineering, sales, and marketing to deliver products on time and within budget, conducted market research, and led quality control meetings to ensure production readiness.
Department Manager
Nordstrom
Jun 2003 - Jan 2005 (1 year 7 months)
Managed recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance reviews while overseeing budgets, sales and inventory analysis to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Texas State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
2003 -
Completed coursework for a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a minor in Marketing.
McLennan Community College
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Earned an associate-level credential in Business Administration.
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