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Danielle Truszkowski Bashan Holdings (family office - NY/NJ, Florida, Israel) 2011-2016 Chief of Staff/Chief Executive Assistant • Managed business and personal affairs for a family of international investors • Analyzed operations and developed systems to increase efficiency • Coordinated complex business and personal travel arrangements • Traveled frequently to oversee operations and often worked remotely • Participated in decision-making regarding employee compensation packages • Hired and supervised training of new household staff • Managed all domestic properties and oversaw maintenance and repairs • Developed relationships with charitable organizations • Created global online accounting system to coordinate US and Israeli operations Consultant 2008-present Operational consultant for businesses and foundations. Previous projects include: Pomona Capital (private equity firm - New York City, NY) • Became Executive Assistant to the CEO on an emergency basis when his assistant abruptly quit • Conducted forensic research to determine what projects were unfinished • Worked directly with the CEO to design efficient systems for a smooth transition to his next permanent assistant Rights Equal Rights (non-profit - Los Angeles, CA) • Worked with a non-profit to investigate financial misconduct of a major national lobby group • Testified in front of the Maine Ethics Commission and the Iowa Ethics Commission CB Design (design firm - Los Angeles, CA) • Project manager to oversee installation of complex restaurant designs • Set-up social media presence to increase reach of business Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation (non-profit - Israel and Florida) Developed relationships with charitable organizations in order to make recom- mendations for future donations Liaised with international security team to ensure appropriate non-invasive pro- tection for philanthropic family Investigative Project on Terrorism (think tank - Washington, DC) Directed a staff of 15 researchers, journalists, and archivists in order to uncover exclusive information for the purpose of publication • Doubled the output of publications in first month • Conducted investigative research in order to obtain new information • Attended conferences and lectures for networking and donor leads EFTA00693477 Somerset Partners, LLC (private equity firm - New York City, NY) 2006-2008 Chief of Staff • Managed/trained staff of a billion dollar private equity firm focused in real estate • Extensive domestic and international travel coordination including ground, hotel, commercial and private flights • Point person for all corporate and personal affairs for three partners • Coordinated projects between household and corporate staff • Primary liaison between vendors, media contacts, investors, etc Xcel Enterprises (distributor - Lodi, New Jersey) 1996-2004 Sales Manager & Office Coordinator • Coordinated sales staff and directed sales meetings • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual tax forms • Generated payroll and reports • Recruited and trained new staff to meet business expansion Columbia University - Bachelor of Arts 2005 Literature and Creative Writing with a focus in Environmental Science and Economics Columbia University Biosphere 2 Center summer 2003 Worked with a team to determine biodiversity in endangered riparian zones of southern Arizona and northern Mexico Scholastic Achievements & Activities Dean's List Sturgis Wilson Award General Studies Academic Scholarship Association Scholarship NNJ Mensa Scholarship Mensa Member Israel, Turkey, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Albania, Macedonia, India, Mon- tenegro, Kosovo, Germany, Portugal, Poland, France, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Dominican Republic, St. Maarten, St. Croix PC/MAC proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, expert-level in QuickBooks, iPhone, Blackber- ry, Outlook and Internet savvy. Exceptionally well-organized, highly resourceful and pays exact attention to detail. A strong gatekeeper, able to anticipate needs and solu- tions oriented. Able to manage multiple priorities in a demanding, ever-changing envi- ronment, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and thick-skinned. Re- mains calm even under the most adverse conditions. Excels at all forms of research. Advanced social media skills using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Exten- sive background in published articles and photographs. EFTA00693478