Michelle Hermansen

Provide senior-level executive and operational support to the CEO and executive team, enabling day-to-day execution and long-term planning. Manage complex executive calendars across time zones; own operational finance workflows; partner with a fractional CFO on tax prep, P&L review, and financial organization; administer employee benefits and global payroll; support hiring, onboarding, and off-boarding; maintain equity tracking using Carta; contribute to seed and Series A fundraising by organizing data rooms and investor communications; author HR documentation and contracts in collaboration with legal counsel.

Supported the CEO through company growth stages from startup through acquisition by Adobe; provided calendar management, travel coordination, meeting prep, and executive communications across global time zones; served as liaison between the CEO, board, investors, senior leadership, and external partners; coordinated design reviews, product launches, and cross-functional feedback; tracked action items and decisions; collaborated with the Chief of Staff on planning and internal alignment; helped translate creative and product ideas into clear timelines and deliverables.

Operate an independent creative voiceover practice delivering narration for commercials, branded content, training materials, IVR systems, video games, and digital media. Recurring voice for Frame.io marketing content and brand campaigns. Manage client communication, scheduling, contracts, and end-to-end project delivery. Bring firsthand experience as a working creative, informing how I support creative teams, timelines, and feedback processes.