Jessica Hovrud

Executive Assistant & Human Resources Coordinator

Providing Expert Executive Support, Administrative Assistance, and HR Coordination Services

What Makes an Exceptional Executive Assistant?

In today's fast-paced corporate environment, C-level executives and senior leadership need more than just administrative support—they need a strategic partner who can anticipate needs, manage complex schedules, and serve as a trusted liaison across all levels of the organization. An exceptional executive assistant combines traditional administrative excellence with modern business acumen, serving as the backbone of executive productivity.

The role of a professional executive assistant has evolved far beyond basic secretarial duties. Today's executive assistants are skilled in project management, strategic planning, confidential information handling, stakeholder communication, and cross-departmental coordination. They serve as gatekeepers, problem-solvers, and strategic advisors who enable executives to focus on high-level decision making and business growth.

Key competencies that define world-class executive support include calendar optimization, travel coordination, meeting facilitation, expense management, vendor relations, document preparation, email management, and crisis communication. The best executive assistants also possess strong emotional intelligence, discretion with sensitive information, adaptability to changing priorities, and the ability to represent their executive professionally in all interactions.

Meet Jessica Hovrud—your solution for premium executive assistant services. With extensive experience supporting C-level executives at major corporations, Jessica combines proven administrative expertise with strategic HR coordination skills. Her track record includes supporting CFOs, managing investor relations coordination, facilitating board communications, and streamlining executive operations for maximum efficiency. Jessica's unique blend of executive support experience and human resources expertise makes her the ideal partner for executives who demand excellence in both administrative precision and organizational leadership support.

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Professional Objective

Loyal, driven executive assistant with strong organizational skills in executive support and administrative assistance. Thrives on building interpersonal relationships within all departments of a corporation. Proven track record of efficiently managing executive emails, coordinating schedules, meetings, and travel as a C-level executive assistant. Adept at handling confidential information and ensuring seamless communication within the organization and outside parties. Skilled in capacity building, employee relations, and managing organizational department changes. Seeking to leverage these executive support skills to contribute to a forward-thinking organization with a focus on utilization management and strategic process change.

Key Skills in Executive Assistance and HR Coordination

C-Level Executive Assistant
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook & Workday
Calendar Management
Detail Oriented
Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
Superior Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Data Entry
Budgeting
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Resolution Oriented
Fast & Efficient Learner
Data Presentation
Reliable Team Member

Professional Experience

Human Resources Coordinator

Werner Enterprises | April 2024 — Present

  • Assist HR Senior Director in executive support to ensure policies, programs, and processes are developed, implemented, communicated, and consistently administered in compliance with organizational goals while maintaining relevant laws/regulations.
  • Provide administrative assistance to Department Managers in responding to personnel issues.
  • Recommend solutions for performance issues and potential areas of training as part of HR coordination.
  • Manage key associate relations projects and initiatives that have strategic departmental impact.
  • Continuously seek and support new approaches, practices, and processes to improve the efficiency of training services offered.
  • Develop effective relationships across the organization to foster good employee relations.

Executive Assistant

Werner Enterprises | August 2023 — April 2024

  • Supported CFO & SVP Investor Relations with structural calendar management, ensuring efficient prioritization of appointments.
  • Coordinate investor relations meetings quarterly collaborating with our Investor Relations Analyst.
  • Facilitate communication as a key liaison between CFO & Directs, as well as all outside investors.
  • Supported CFO with financial report preparation and strategic planning.
  • Managed sensitive executive information through email monitoring with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Coordinated investor relations conferences with travel & itinerary preparation.
  • Collaborated with executive team & HR in talent acquisition for procurement process.

Patient Service Coordinator/MA

Trillion Health and Hormone | December 2022 — June 2023

  • Onboard new hires for PSC side as well as clinical.
  • Triage & schedule new patients through EMR system throughout our three locations.
  • Manage ICD-10 billing and coding regulations.
  • Compose daily/weekly revenue reports for CEO & Founder.
  • Able to work clinical side, administering injections, blood draws, IVs, and other procedures maintaining an efficient clinic.

Stay at Home Mother

Omaha, NE | 2014 — 2017

  • Task-oriented daily.
  • Color coded calendar planning for all in the family.
  • Manage monthly bills spreadsheet and finances.
  • The most hard-working, self-sacrificing, yet most rewarding position.

Executive Assistant

Westside Church | April 2017 — February 2019

  • Student Ministry Pastor's Assistant.
  • Event & trip planning.
  • Manager of our department's monthly expense reports.
  • Worked closely with the accounting department to monitor financial data, prepare financial reports, and make sure our department was compliant with accounting methods, policies, and procedures.
  • Engaged in weekly meetings with all Student Ministry Staff to develop effective plans for managing the organization of the Student Ministry curriculum as well as improving individual leadership strategies.
  • Involved in traveling on all Business Leadership Development training as well as all Student Ministry Mission Trips.

Certified Medical Assistant

DuPage Medical Group | October 2012 — June 2014

  • Float CMA traveling to 3 Hospitals and 56 different practice locations throughout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
  • Trained in all specialties as well as EMR.
  • Assisted Primary Physicians and Nurses by performing a variety of patient-care responsibilities, such as preparation of appointments, minor exams and procedures, patient documentation, triage between patient and doctor.

Personal Assistant/Caregiver

Essence of Australia | April 2010 — September 2012

  • The focus was to care for an infant while assisting with cognitive and physical development.
  • Support busy professional parents in running errands and organizing tasks around the home and office.
  • Travel overseas to assist in the care of an infant while parents were on business trips.

Customer Service Manager

Werner Enterprises | October 2008 — September 2009

  • Responsible for answering a multi-line telephone system while supporting the organizations high profile customers.
  • Tracked shipments to guarantee on time delivery in AS-400.

Education

Concorde Career College
Diploma Certified Medical Assistant, Kansas City, MO
August 2012 — May 2013
Bellevue University
1 Year College Completion in Business, Bellevue, NE
August 2009 — May 2010
University Nebraska Omaha
1 Year College Completion in Business, Omaha, NE
August 2008 — May 2009
Skutt Catholic High School
High School Diploma, Omaha, NE
May 2008

Awards and Recognitions

Mentor/Host at New Community Good News Jail Ministry
Team Leader for Westside Church's Women's Good News Jail Ministry Program at DCC
Full-Ride Collegiate Academic/Athletic Recipient at UNO & Bellevue University
Academic All State (2006, 2007, 2008)
Students Helping Students Award (2008)

References

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