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Jenny Chen

Executive Assistant
Boston

Summary

Experienced administrative professional skilled in executive support, calendar management, and office coordination. Known for anticipating needs, streamlining workflows, and supporting leaders with discretion. Brings HR experience in recruitment and onboarding, along with strong people skills and a collaborative mindset.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Help and Information Lead/ Assistant

Northeastern University Snell Library
05.2023 - Current
  • Supported senior library managers with inventory, room scheduling, and communications, ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Trained and supervised new part-time staff through onboarding sessions, reference guides, and hands-on support to uphold service standards in a high-traffic environment.
  • Responded to over 10+ daily phone inquiries and assisted with 850–1,000 patrons daily, handling up to 38+ inquiries per hour in a high-volume service environment.
  • Utilized library software to track patron trends and behaviors to inform service improvements and enhance user experience.

(Promoted from Assistant to Lead in July 2024)

Global Operations and Talent Acquisition Co-op

Goodwin Procter LLP
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Supported a team of 6 recruiters by coordinating 200+ interviews across multiple time zones, including executive-level interviews for C-suite candidates and managing directors.
  • Booked meeting rooms, and arranged candidate travel accommodations, ensuring seamless scheduling and alignment with executive availability.
  • Oversaw end-to-end logistics for internal meetings and recruitment events, preparing materials and handling on-site coordination for a polished, professional experience.
  • Maintained and updated departmental manuals, onboarding toolkits, and process documentation to ensure consistent training and smooth team operations.
  • Acted as liaison between hiring managers, executive assistants, candidates, and HR partners, ensuring timely communication and feedback loops.
  • Audited and reformatted 50+ job postings monthly in Workday, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and firm-wide branding. Used Excel to generate visual data snapshots and charts to help recruiters quickly assess posting status and hiring trends.

Recruitment Consultant

Recruit Express
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided high-level administrative support to the General Manager of the Taiwan office, managing daily calendar, organizing meetings, and coordinating internal and external communications.
  • Scheduled interviews and managed candidate records on behalf of the hiring team, ensuring timely follow-ups and a smooth candidate experience.
  • Created and maintained Excel-based tracking systems to streamline calendar coordination and reduce scheduling conflicts by 30%, improving team efficiency.
  • Handled travel arrangements, expense reporting, and confidential documentation for the General Manager, ensuring accuracy and discretion in all support tasks.
  • Supported documentation and compliance efforts, ensuring proper handling of onboarding materials, financial audit records, and client-facing communication.

Education

Master of Science - Corporate And Organizational Communication

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workplace
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Canva
  • Calendar Management
  • Workday (HRIS)
  • Mondaycom
  • SHRM-CP

Timeline

Global Operations and Talent Acquisition Co-op

Goodwin Procter LLP
01.2024 - 06.2024

Help and Information Lead/ Assistant

Northeastern University Snell Library
05.2023 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

Recruit Express
06.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Corporate And Organizational Communication

Northeastern University
05.2001 -
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