Executive Leadership Support Forum: Assistant of the Week: Dallas
Lisa Hall, CAP, OM, MOS
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
Hoblitzelle Foundation
Lisa Hall made the bold move this June to leave corporate life for the non-profit world. She supports the President and CEO of Hoblitzelle Foundation where she not only works in her strengths but shares in their passion of making a difference in people’s lives.
Lisa previously worked at Dallas based Southwest Airlines and Hunt Oil Company where she was involved in the EA community and volunteerism.
Lisa is a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and obtained certifications in Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and Organizational Management (OM). She also received Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Word and Outlook, and currently supports the Dallas Admin Awards in a variety of roles and serves on the Executive Women International Board (EWI). Lisa enjoys assisting ELS Forum and OfficeNinjas when they come to town and holds a B.S. from George Mason University.
Lisa will be one of the distinguished contributors at the Executive Leadership Support Forum: Dallas on October 22-23, 2018.
Independently, what have you done to work towards professional development in the past?
I was given the opportunity to study for and achieve professional certifications; CAP and OM through IAAP. I also joined grassroots organizations geared toward networking and professional development in addition to participating in webinars designed for the admin professional.
Why is the Executive Leadership Support Forum important for executive assistants?
I love the ELS Forum because it is refined for the C-Suite EA who typically has a higher level of expectations, concerns, protocol, and experience. You’re in a room with like-minded peers who have risen through the ranks to accomplish serving in this capacity. Not only do you have a packed agenda with trending issues but topics specific to your level of responsibility. You also have time to discuss best practices, share resources, and develop friendships. A bonus is earning IAAP recertification points!
In your mind, what is one tool you can’t live without or find especially helpful in your position?
My cell phone! We live in a time where instant communication assists in efficiency even while in the office. Cell phones enable me to still communicate via text to my boss while he’s in an all-day meeting with items that can’t wait until the end of the day. My boss also emails or texts from meetings to facilitate other unfinished business that needs to carry on. Of course, outside the office my cell phone keeps me connected which is particularly important when you work for a 24/7 organization.
