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LAURA M. BROWN

Raleigh

Summary

Executive and Personal Assistant who enables the CEO to stay focused on advancing vision, strategy, and key initiatives by anticipating needs, and managing priorities. Experienced in start-up and property management settings, with expertise in calendar management, project management, expense reporting, and vendor oversight. Brings over 20 years of leadership and organizational experience, including managing teams, streamlining operations, and driving results in education.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Nagaraj Ventures, LLC
Raleigh
09.2024 - Current
  • Manage calendars, and coordinate meetings using Outlook and Teams, sending invites, and confirming appointments to reduce conflicts and optimize executive time.
  • Manage and reconcile 5 accounts, categorize 75+ expenses, process invoices, and prepare financial statements monthly to support executive decision-making.
  • Develop agendas, presentations, and minutes for leadership and client meetings, elevating communication, strengthening client relationships, and accelerating progress on strategic priorities.
  • Coordinate projects from planning through completion, utilizing digital tools to organize tasks, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of business-critical initiatives.
  • Produce reports and communications weekly, delivering timely insights that improve decision-making efficiency and reinforce stakeholder relationships.

Assistant Principal

Wake County Public School System
Cary
07.2018 - 03.2024
  • Championed the launch of a new year-round school for over 1,200 learners, managing projects, cross-functional teams, and data-driven improvements that exceeded academic growth goals.
  • Managed the Excel coverage plan and schedule for 10 or more substitute teachers, resulting in 100% of classes covered daily.
  • Led teams in the planning and execution of a learner recognition event, developing unique solutions to overcome barriers to honor 700 learners within established deadlines, enhancing the organization's brand.
  • Partnered with the executive team and staff to craft meeting agendas, capture meeting minutes, and design presentations and materials, ensuring they were in line with organizational goals and deadlines.

Assistant Principal

Wake County Public School System
Cary
11.2014 - 07.2018
  • Led strategic projects for an organization of 3,000 learners, employing data analysis to enhance education and safety, achieving a 96% graduation rate and 100% parking lot fulfillment.
  • Developed and managed the education personnel duty calendar, ensuring 100% safety and security of learners within the school environment.
  • Coordinated the planning and execution of the learner parking project, ensuring that 100% of learners meeting the criteria secured a parking spot by the designated target date.
  • Managed a team in planning, developing, and implementing a professional development project, resulting in teachers teaching the academic standards to learners.

Assistant Principal

Wake County Public School System
Cary
08.2009 - 11.2014
  • Led a traditional school with 1,250 learners, driving data-driven projects and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in personalized learning frameworks and a 99% learner promotion rate.
  • Created schedules for 350 learners using data analysis, ensuring alignment with education requirements, and meeting target dates for completion.
  • Managed two enrichment learning programs on an annual basis, overseeing 100 learners, and ensuring successful completion, resulting in the attainment of graduation credits.
  • Collaborated with the executive team to plan and execute the Kid Talk project, supporting struggling students, resulting in all students meeting promotion requirements.

Education

Masters in School Administration -

NC State University

Masters in Curriculum and Development -

NC State University

BA - Mathematics

Meredith College

Skills

  • Trello
  • Notion
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft 365
  • Quickbooks
  • ChatGPT

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Nagaraj Ventures, LLC
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal

Wake County Public School System
07.2018 - 03.2024

Assistant Principal

Wake County Public School System
11.2014 - 07.2018

Assistant Principal

Wake County Public School System
08.2009 - 11.2014

Masters in School Administration -

NC State University

Masters in Curriculum and Development -

NC State University

BA - Mathematics

Meredith College

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