Yolanda Cruikshank
About Yolanda Cruikshank
Yolanda Cruikshank serves as the Executive Assistant to the Owner and CEO at Fareri Associates in Greenwich, Connecticut, a position she has held since 2020. She has a diverse professional background that includes roles in project administration and account management across various companies.
Current Role at Fareri Associates
Yolanda Cruikshank serves as the Executive Assistant to the Owner and CEO at Fareri Associates, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she supports the executive leadership in various administrative tasks, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization. Fareri Associates is located in Greenwich, Connecticut, where Cruikshank plays a key role in managing communications and coordinating activities that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Project Administration
Before her current position, Yolanda Cruikshank worked at Candela Systems Corporation as a Project Administrator from 2008 to 2019. During her 11 years at the company, she was responsible for overseeing project-related tasks and ensuring that project goals were met. Her experience in this role provided her with valuable skills in project management and coordination, which she applies in her current position.
Background in Account Management
Yolanda Cruikshank has a background in account management, having worked as an Account Manager at Praxedis de Artunduaga S.A. - Grupo Carolina from 2002 to 2005. In this role, she managed client accounts and facilitated communication between the company and its clients, enhancing her expertise in client relations and account oversight.
Education and Qualifications
Yolanda Cruikshank earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Tolima, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various administrative and managerial roles.
Early Career in Hospitality
Yolanda Cruikshank began her career in the hospitality industry as an Activities Coordinator at Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts in Colombia. She worked in this role for five months in 1999, where she was involved in planning and coordinating activities for guests, gaining early experience in customer service and event management.