Grace Hoefer
About Grace Hoefer
Grace Hoefer is a Senior Executive Assistant with a Bachelor of Arts in Restaurant Hospitality Management from The University of Alabama. She has extensive experience in executive support, project management, and strategic planning, having worked in various roles within the United States Senate and currently at Copado.
Work at Copado
Grace Hoefer currently serves as a Senior Executive Assistant at Copado, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in executive support to manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and facilitate communication between executives and stakeholders. Her responsibilities include organizing executive offsite events and ensuring that agendas are executed seamlessly, which contributes to effective team collaboration and strategic discussions.
Education and Expertise
Grace Hoefer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Restaurant Hospitality Management from The University of Alabama, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Italian Studies and Geography at the University of New Orleans at Innsbruck in 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with skills in precision, efficiency, and exceptional communication, which are essential in her executive support roles.
Background
Grace Hoefer began her career in hospitality management, which laid the foundation for her attention to detail and service-oriented approach. She has held various positions in the United States Senate, including roles as Scheduler and Administrative Director for Louisiana Senators. Her experience in these roles has provided her with a strong background in project management and strategic planning, supporting high-level executives across technology, non-profit, and government sectors.
Previous Experience
Before joining Copado, Grace Hoefer worked at Greater New Orleans, Inc. as Special Assistant to the CEO and Chief of Staff from 2019 to 2021. She also served as an Advisor to a Senator in the United States Senate for six months in 2019. Her earlier roles included Development Intern at Audubon Nature Institute and various positions within the United States Senate, where she developed skills in scheduling, event coordination, and executive support.
Achievements in Executive Support
Throughout her career, Grace Hoefer has excelled in roles that require exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. She has facilitated the scheduling of customer and partner events, balancing strategic priorities while ensuring a manageable workload for executives. Her strong project management skills have been instrumental in supporting high-level executives and facilitating productive discussions in various settings.