Carla Strickland
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced Executive Assistant with a strong background supporting senior leadership in higher education, public health, and community organizations. Skilled in executive calendar management, meeting coordination, event planning, financial reporting, and cross-department collaboration. Known for professionalism, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting large teams and student-focused initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to Associate Vice Chancellor
UNC Charlotte/Housing & Residence Life
Charlotte
07.2022 - Current
- Provide executive-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Housing & Residence Life.
- Manage complex executive calendar including leadership meetings, campus partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated division meetings, prepared agendas, compiled reports, and tracked follow-up actions to ensure effective communication and decision-making.
- Facilitated communication between divisional leadership, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
- Planned and supported staff engagement events, recognition programs, and division-wide meetings, enhancing team cohesion for over 100 staff members.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, conference registrations, and itineraries for leadership and professional development.
- Support special projects and operational initiatives that advance Housing & Residence Life goals.
Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
08.2011 - 07.2022
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to Provost and faculty leadership, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw executive calendar and daily operations for campus leadership, ensuring efficient time management.
- Facilitated meetings with internal departments and external partners, preparing agendas and documenting outcomes to support collaboration.
- Prepared purchasing card reconciliations, mileage reports, and program budget reports.
- Assisted Human Resources with hiring processes and onboarding of new personnel.
- Served as liaison between the campus, community partners, and external agencies.
- Supported student engagement initiatives including student government, campus clubs, and activities.
- Coordinated campus staff meetings including scheduling, logistics, and minutes.
Administrative Assistant
Chatham County Public Health Department
Pittsboro
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Provided administrative support to the Community Health Promotion and Advocacy Division supporting six health educators, a nutritionist, and division leadership.
- Coordinated workshops, meetings, and training events to enhance community health program engagement.
- Recruited and supervised over 100 volunteers, significantly expanding support for health initiatives.
- Managed daily operations of teen center, fostering a supportive environment for over 50 students.
- Supervised staff and volunteers while managing program payroll and budget.
- Increased student program enrollment by 60%.
- Implemented curriculum supporting educational and career readiness.
- Facilitated workshops for students, teachers, and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Office Systems Technology
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC12-2003
Skills
- Executive support
- Calendar and meeting management
- Higher education administration
- Event and program coordination
- Budget reporting and reconciliation
- Hiring and recruitment assistance
- Stakeholder communication
- Community engagement and volunteerism
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Board Member & Treasurer, Boys and Girls Club of Eastern Piedmont
- Event Chair, West Chatham Relay for Life | American Cancer Society, Led committee of 20 and coordinated more than 100 volunteers., Helped raise over $50,000 for cancer research.
- Church Leadership Committee, Assist with organizational operations, event planning, and ministry coordination.
Certification
Notary
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Associate Vice Chancellor
UNC Charlotte/Housing & Residence Life
07.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Central Carolina Community College
08.2011 - 07.2022
Administrative Assistant
Chatham County Public Health Department
08.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Applied Science - Office Systems Technology
Central Carolina Community College