Kris McBride

Background

About Kris McBride

C-Level Executive Assistant and Event Manager with over 25 years of experience who: • Partners with C-level executives ensuring that the executive succeeds in all facets of their role. • Fosters successful relationships with internal and external executives, clients, customers, high-profile personalities, vendors and strategic business partners. • Discreetly handles confidential materials including unprotected IP, resource plans, unreleased ad campaigns, budgets, annual planning, salary reports, and business development efforts. • Exhibits excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. • Proactively looks for means to streamline processes and is a proponent of change. • Independently manages intricate assignments and provides solutions to hurdles. • Prioritizes tasks and demonstrates ‘grace under pressure’ in challenging situations. • Knows ‘the team’ from top to bottom and nurtures positive working relationships and synergy. • Assists with executive’s personal affairs as needed, including: vacation arrangements, insurance claim forms, scheduling personal appointments, and any other details requiring attention. Areas of Expertise: C-Level Executive Support | Event Production/Management | Virtual Events | Administrative Program Management | Project/Team Leadership | Ideation/Brainstorming | Communications | Team Building | Strategic Planning | Organization/Calendar Management | Project Management | Customer Relations | Marketing | Public Relations | Networking | Community Engagement/Relations | Mentorship/Training | Event Moderation/Public Speaking | Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Budget Management