I am a strategic partner to CEOs and founders, combining senior executive support with hands-on content production. With over ten years supporting C-level executives in high-pressure environments, I excel at managing complex calendars, cross-team coordination, board-ready presentations, and OKR tracking, while building and promoting thought leadership. I thrive on turning chaos into actionable roadmaps and ensuring leaders appear in front of the right audiences. My work spans from launching a B2B podcast from scratch for an engineering research firm to coordinating high-impact events and optimizing online presence for top executives. I bring a practical, collaborative approach to every project, aligning stakeholders, narratives, and channels to drive measurable outcomes.

Kim Gainer

I am a strategic partner to CEOs and founders, combining senior executive support with hands-on content production. With over ten years supporting C-level executives in high-pressure environments, I excel at managing complex calendars, cross-team coordination, board-ready presentations, and OKR tracking, while building and promoting thought leadership. I thrive on turning chaos into actionable roadmaps and ensuring leaders appear in front of the right audiences. My work spans from launching a B2B podcast from scratch for an engineering research firm to coordinating high-impact events and optimizing online presence for top executives. I bring a practical, collaborative approach to every project, aligning stakeholders, narratives, and channels to drive measurable outcomes.

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I am a strategic partner to CEOs and founders, combining senior executive support with hands-on content production. With over ten years supporting C-level executives in high-pressure environments, I excel at managing complex calendars, cross-team coordination, board-ready presentations, and OKR tracking, while building and promoting thought leadership. I thrive on turning chaos into actionable roadmaps and ensuring leaders appear in front of the right audiences.

My work spans from launching a B2B podcast from scratch for an engineering research firm to coordinating high-impact events and optimizing online presence for top executives. I bring a practical, collaborative approach to every project, aligning stakeholders, narratives, and channels to drive measurable outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Podcast Production at Lifecycle Insights
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Created and produced Change by Design, a B2B podcast for an engineering research firm. Built the show from scratch as a marketing channel, partnering with the CEO on guest strategy, recording, and promotion. Vetted over 1,000 engineering leaders, built a backlog of 200 qualified guests, and managed outreach to improve booking conversions. Sourced, recorded, and published 25 episodes, coordinating booking, guest prep, and sessions in Riverside and Squadcast; editing in Descript. Coordinated with corporate communications/PR on guest clearances and edited promotional clips for social channels.
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO at Strata Sustainability
December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Delivered structure and executive-level support in a fast-paced, multi-time-zone environment. Managed calendars across three departments, supporting 20+ weekly meetings and cross-team updates. Implemented recurring workflows, created weekly deliverables digest, and drafted SOPs to standardize internal operations and improve accountability.
Senior Executive Assistant to Chairman of the Board at Health-E Commerce
August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Provided high-level administrative support and strategic advising to the Chairman. Conducted industry research, secured targeted speaking and podcast appearances, and supervised the Chairman’s thought leadership website and social media presence. Planned and executed complex events (online and in-person), developed impactful PowerPoint presentations for board meetings, and led strategic outreach resulting in multiple partnerships.
Executive Assistant to CEO at Health-E Commerce
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Coordinated complex calendars, travel, and events; managed a $50K budget for gifts and celebrations; maintained communication with stakeholders and clients; supported executive leadership in a fast-moving environment.
People Operations Freelancer at Atrium Staffing, Berlin Rosen
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Supported employee lifecycle processes, analyzed HR metrics, assisted hiring managers with recruitment strategies, and contributed to DEI communications and events.
Administrative Assistant at Atrium Staffing, Metropolitan Museum of Art
March 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Supported upper management with calendar management, managed client profiles, and liaised across museum departments for artist-related inquiries and loan processes.
Executive Assistant, Event Planner at Gainor Staffing
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Provided comprehensive executive support to C-suite leaders and coordinated high-profile events and forums with 200+ guests; cross-functional collaboration across departments and external agencies.

Education

BA at SUNY Empire State University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Theatre Performance Program at University of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services