Selena McLeod, Executive Assistant

About

I’m an experienced executive assistant and operations professional with over a decade of supporting senior leaders across federal government, higher education, and healthcare. I currently support a Forest Supervisor with the U.S. Forest Service, where I manage high-level priorities, improve internal workflows, and help lead wellness initiatives as part of the Safety and Wellness Committee.

Alongside that work, I find deep meaning in my role as a hospital liaison—helping patients and families navigate complicated systems with compassion, clarity, and grit. I’m at my best when I’m making things run smoother for others, whether it’s behind the scenes or in the middle of the storm.

I’m open to new opportunities, whether that’s continuing as an executive assistant or stepping into people-centered roles in HR or operations. I bring government know-how, a steady presence, and a deep belief in helping good people do their best work.

Roles

Feb 2024–Present

Current role

Program Specialist GS09

Forestry Service (FS), Sierra National Forest

California

Executive Assistant

• Provide comprehensive executive support, including calendar management, meeting

coordination, travel arrangements, and high-level administrative functions.

• Advise senior leadership on decision-making, policy implementation, and operational

priorities to ensure strategic alignment.

• Manage internal and external communications, including official correspondence,

meeting minutes, and interagency coordination, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Oversee employee relations logistics, including confidential document preparation,

grievance coordination, and liaison with Employee Relations and legal teams.

• Serve as a primary contact for the Hospital/Family Liaison Program, supporting

employees and families during medical emergencies and wildfire deployments.

• Active member of the Safety and Wellness (SWell) Committee, supporting forest-wide

safety initiatives and emergency preparedness efforts.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive personnel and legal

matters.

Jul 2022–Feb 2024

Former role

Executive Secretary

Clovis Community Medical Center

Clovis, California

Executive Assistant

• Directed daily administrative operations for three hospital units, supporting senior

leadership and over 200 staff.

• Anticipated leadership needs by proactively managing complex, frequently shifting

schedules, ensuring seamless coordination of high-priority meetings.

• Served as a key point of contact for medical staff, providing guidance on daily

operations and administrative processes.

• Managed logistics for in-person and virtual meetings, interviews, and events, ensuring

efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

• Coordinated onboarding and administrative training for all new hires, ensuring smooth

integration and process adherence.

• Developed a digital filing system to streamline supply ordering, staff records, and unit

information management.

Jan 2014–Jul 2022

Former role

Administrative Support Coordinator

CSU, Fresno

Fresno, California

Administration / Office

• Supervised administrative operations for an academic department, managing hiring,

training, scheduling, and financial processes.

• Oversaw employee recruitment, onboarding, payroll reporting, and day-to-day

operational needs.

• Liaised between faculty, staff, and leadership to maintain efficient workflows and

address operational needs.

• Supported department safety protocols and compliance with campus-wide emergency

procedures.

• Handled procurement, reimbursements, invoice processing, vendor management, and

budget tracking.

• Administered grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements

and fiscal oversight.

• Coordinated domestic and international travel for faculty and leadership, ensuring costeffective

and policy-compliant arrangements.

• Maintained department policies, procedures, meeting minutes, and safety

documentation.