Gretchen Fermer
About Gretchen Fermer
Gretchen Fermer is an Executive Assistant with extensive experience in administrative roles across various organizations. She is known for her strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and ability to enhance productivity through effective workflow management.
Work at Double
Gretchen Fermer has been working as an Executive Assistant at Double since 2021. In this role, she supports C-Suite executives, managing their calendars and ensuring effective communication across multiple time zones. Her responsibilities include optimizing executive productivity and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Gretchen Fermer held various positions that contributed to her expertise. She worked as an Executive Personal Assistant at Thrive Academy for seven months in 2016 and served as an Executive Assistant at Mohr Davidow Ventures from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, she worked at UC Santa Cruz in multiple roles, including Advisor and Program Coordinator for the STARS program and ACE Program Coordinator and Adviser for the Undergraduate STEM Diversity Program.
Education and Expertise
Gretchen Fermer studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology with Honors from 2009 to 2011. She also completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Arts and Letters at De Anza College from 2007 to 2009. Furthering her education, she obtained a Program and Project Management Certificate from UCSC Silicon Valley Extension from 2017 to 2018 and achieved Salesforce Administration certification from PepUpTech in 2020.
Skills and Competencies
Gretchen Fermer is recognized for her strategic thinking and results-driven approach. She is adept at handling diverse responsibilities, including event planning, expense management, and internal communications. Her skills include analyzing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity. She is also known for her exceptional communication abilities, which enable her to align diverse stakeholders and ensure seamless collaboration.
Interests
Gretchen Fermer enjoys working with individuals who share an interest in endurance sports. This personal interest reflects her proactive and adaptable nature, contributing to her effectiveness in optimizing executive productivity and supporting organizational goals.