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Kristin Mejias-Brean

Chief of Staff & Operations, MB Ventures

Experienced and results-driven Executive Business Partner with a proven track record spanning over 10 years. Proficient in cultivating strategic partnerships and fostering collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. Adept at providing comprehensive administrative support, implementing effective strategies, and driving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement.

Work Experience

Lucid Motors

Newark, CA

Sr. Executive Assistant

September 2023 – Present
  • Act as a key strategic partner to the SVP of People by anticipating needs, optimizing time management, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Provide high-level backup support to the CFO, COO, and other Senior Vice Presidents, maintaining seamless continuity of executive operations across the organization.
  • Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of the Executive Assistant team, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and goals.
  • Design and lead training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills, drive continuous improvement, and foster professional growth.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and addressing performance issues to maintain high levels of productivity and professionalism.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and senior management to develop and implement administrative strategies aligned with the company's goals.
  • Assist in budget planning for administrative operations, monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to financial guidelines and efficient resource allocation.
  • Coordinate executive-level meetings including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and managing follow-up actions to support effective decision-making.

Lucid Motors

Newark, CA

Executive Assistant

September 2021 – September 2023
  • Served as strategic partner for three senior executives — VP of Engineering Project Management, VP of Global Supply Chain, and VP of Global Corporate Quality.
  • Managed, prioritized, and anticipated complex, dynamic calendars for executive leadership, seamlessly adapting to shifting priorities and ensuring optimal time management.
  • Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries covering flights, visas, accommodations, and meeting schedules.
  • Organized large-scale team and company events, including off-sites, workshops, and employee engagement activities, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
  • Developed and enhanced PowerPoint presentations for leadership meetings, all-hands sessions, and priority reviews, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Played a key role in onboarding and mentoring new hires including executive assistants, team members, and senior executives, facilitating smooth transitions.
  • Drove various company initiatives and events across multiple Lucid offices, ensuring alignment with corporate values and objectives.

University of Arizona — College of Medicine

Tucson, AZ

Executive Assistant

April 2021 – August 2021
  • Managed complex calendars and coordinated high-level meetings for the Deputy Dean for Finance and Business Affairs, Assistant Dean for Financial Affairs, and Assistant Dean for IT Services.
  • Provided executive-level administrative support to the Dean of the College of Medicine, handling critical tasks and maintaining smooth operations.
  • Coordinated and prepared materials for the annual All Funds Budget Meetings for all 22 academic departments, ensuring accuracy and completeness of budget packets.
  • Conducted analysis of administrative and operational functions, reviewing policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings for the Dean's office including Zoom conferences, catering, agendas, action items, and follow-up.

Skills & Expertise

Executive Support

  • C-suite & SVP-level partnership
  • Complex calendar management
  • Board & stakeholder coordination
  • Confidential document handling

Operations & Programs

  • Administrative strategy
  • Budget planning & monitoring
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional coordination

People & Leadership

  • Team leadership & mentoring
  • Onboarding & offboarding
  • Performance management
  • Training & development

Communication

  • Executive presentations
  • Internal & external stakeholder comms
  • Report drafting & editing
  • Event & meeting facilitation

Tools & Platforms

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom / video conferencing
  • Travel & expense management

Education

Arizona State University

Master of Science, Science of Healthcare Delivery

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

MB Ventures

Kristin supports operations and programs at MB Ventures, contributing her expertise in organizational excellence and program execution to the studio’s product development work.

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