Deidre Washington
Executive Assistant
7years of work
8years leading teams
4.7years average tenure
6years at Gensler
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant, Global Hospitality Practice Area Founder + Global Leadership Team
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Head+
Gensler
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Full-Time
Supported the global practice founder with complex calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, communications, and shifting priorities across time zones while handling confidential, time-sensitive information. Coordinated business documentation such as letters of agreement, work authorizations, NDAs, and contracts to support approvals and execution. Partnered with global leadership on leadership meeting rhythms, tracked decisions and action items, and organized global leadership meetings, retreats, and workshops. Managed executive relationship data and opportunity information in Salesforce and supported select strategic initiatives and executive presentations.
Salesforce
Executive Assistant, Office Managing Director
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Head+
Gensler
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Full-Time
Served as the primary operational partner to the Los Angeles office managing director, managing confidential communications and executive priorities within a large regional team. Supported office leadership initiatives and coordinated leadership meetings and cross-functional operational activities. Produced and coordinated monthly all-staff communications to keep messaging consistent and aligned with leadership priorities across a 600+ person office.
Executive Assistant + Office Manager
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Lead
Madeline Stuart & Associates
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Full-Time
Supported the founder of a luxury residential design firm with executive operations and day-to-day office administration. Coordinated UHNW client interactions and managed confidential matters and internal business administration. Helped maintain smooth operational workflows supporting the firm’s client and leadership needs.
Program & Operations Leadership
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Lead
ArtCenter College of Design
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Full-Time
Led program operations and cross-functional initiatives in a design and arts education setting, managing complex schedules, budgets, communications, and stakeholder relationships. Coordinated teams, faculty, and administrative resources while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ensured operational continuity for program execution and support across multiple stakeholders.
Pratt Institute
Master's Degree ·
Design Management (Master of Professional Studies)
California State University (Long Beach Campus)
Bachelor's Degree ·
Studio Art (Bachelor of Arts)
Technical skills
Management
Microsoft Office
Outlook
AI/ML
Copilot
Design
Adobe Photoshop
Job preferences
- Work permits
- United States
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