Selena Holt

Eastern (ET)

Mar 8

Written By Folk Founded

Location

Flint, MI (ET)

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Michigan–Flint
10+ years of experience operating as a strategic partner to founders, executives, and senior leadership across operations, business management, and organizational growth
7+ years directly supporting C-suite leaders and business owners, driving execution across high-impact initiatives and company-wide priorities Advanced experience in operations management, project leadership, team development, and cross-functional coordination within fast-paced and evolving organizations
Acted as a right-hand strategic partner to executives, translating vision into execution and ensuring alignment across operations, teams, and business objectives
Led business operations including hiring, team leadership, performance management, and process optimization to increase efficiency and scalability
Managed complex, high-priority projects with full ownership over timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders
Supported executive decision-making by providing operational insights, reporting, and recommendations to drive business outcomes
Oversaw internal operations and external partnerships, including vendor management, contractor coordination, and service delivery execution
Directed marketing and growth initiatives, contributing to brand expansion, customer acquisition, and revenue-driving activities
Coordinated executive-level communications, board-facing materials, and high-level meetings with a focus on clarity, discretion, and impact
Managed global logistics, scheduling, and travel across multiple priorities, ensuring seamless execution in high-demand environments
Built and improved systems, workflows, and operational infrastructure to support business growth and reduce inefficiencies
Certified Executive Assistant (CEA) – Executive Support Institute

What I Bring to Teams

Strategic Partnership

Asana, Pipedrive, ChatGPT, Google Workspace, Slack

Serve as a strategic liaison between executives, partners, and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment, clear communication, and forward momentum across initiatives
Coordinate and manage high-value relationships with partners, vendors, and collaborators, maintaining consistent communication and strengthening long-term business outcomes
Support partnership initiatives from planning through execution, aligning operational workflows, timelines, and deliverables to meet strategic objectives
Prepare executives for partner-facing meetings through briefing documents, agendas, and key insights to drive effective conversations and decision-making
Track partnership performance, action items, and follow-through to ensure accountability and successful execution across all stakeholders
Anticipate needs, identify opportunities for collaboration, and proactively remove blockers to maintain strong, productive partnerships

Project + Initiative Support

Asana, Monday.com, Trello, Notion, Google Sheets

Lead end-to-end coordination of projects and strategic initiatives, translating executive priorities into structured plans, timelines, and actionable deliverables
Establish and manage project timelines, milestones, and dependencies to ensure initiatives stay on track and aligned with business objectives
Drive accountability across teams by tracking tasks, owners, and progress, ensuring consistent follow-through and successful execution
Develop and maintain centralized project documentation, dashboards, and reporting systems to provide visibility into status, risks, and outcomes
Partner with cross-functional teams to align workflows, remove blockers, and maintain momentum across multiple concurrent initiatives
Provide executive-level reporting and insights to support decision-making, prioritization, and resource allocation

Executive Operations

Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Asana, ClickUp, Notion

Architect and manage executive operating systems that translate leadership priorities into structured execution rhythms, ensuring alignment across teams, initiatives, and business objectives
Design and optimize complex calendar architecture for C-suite leaders, balancing strategic priorities, deep work, and operational demands to maximize executive effectiveness
Lead board and investor preparation, including agenda development, materials coordination, and communication workflows to support high-stakes decision-making
Establish and maintain leadership cadence through structured meeting rhythms, priority tracking, and follow-through systems to ensure accountability and execution
Oversee internal communications across executives, teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely information flow across the organization
Proactively identify operational gaps, surface risks, and implement systems, SOPs, and process improvements to drive efficiency and scalability

Systems + Automation

Asana, Pipedrive, Zapier, ChatGPT, Notion

Design and implement scalable operational systems that translate executive priorities into repeatable workflows, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and organizational alignment
Build and optimize CRM systems to support client lifecycle management, pipeline visibility, and data-driven decision-making across teams
Develop and document SOPs, playbooks, and internal knowledge bases to standardize processes, improve onboarding, and reduce operational friction
Automate workflows across business functions, eliminating manual tasks and increasing efficiency through integrated systems and process design
Integrate AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline communication, and support content, operations, and decision-making workflows
Continuously audit and refine systems to identify inefficiencies, close operational gaps, and support scalable growth