Charlene Ballard
About Charlene Ballard
Charlene Ballard serves as the Executive Assistant to the Regional Director at Chase in Washington, D.C. She has extensive experience in event management and administrative support, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and contributed to various significant events and training programs.
Work at Chase
Charlene Ballard has served as the Executive Assistant to the Regional Director at Chase since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing the Mid-Atlantic Region Wide Calendar, which acts as a comprehensive project plan for various regional activities, including meetings, trainings, calls, workshops, and events. Her contributions have been integral to the organization and execution of regional initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Charlene Ballard studied at The George Washington University, where she earned a Certificate in Event Management. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Elon University, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in event planning and administrative support.
Background
Before joining Chase, Charlene Ballard worked at Wells Fargo Bank for nine years, where she held the position of Executive Assistant to the Regional Marketing Director from 2010 to 2019. She also served as a Senior Administrative Assistant at Wells Fargo from 2009 to 2010. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Assistant for the John McCain 2008 campaign and briefly as an Event Planner for the American Friends of The Hebrew University.
Achievements
Charlene Ballard played a significant role in planning and executing the first CPC Thought Leadership Reception in the Mid-Atlantic, which was attended by 80 clients. She also facilitated Market Expansion Administrative Assistants training in Plano, Texas. Additionally, she was instrumental in managing the Mid-Atlantic’s Launch HQ, establishing the framework for the Launch HQ format in Market Expansion.
Event Planning Initiatives
Charlene Ballard has been involved in several key event planning initiatives. She planned the first Amazing Chase event in the Mid-Atlantic Region, which included visiting every branch to acknowledge team accomplishments. Her experience in organizing events contributes to her effectiveness in her current role at Chase.