Katie O'brien
About Katie O'brien
Katie O'Brien is a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO at Handshake, with extensive experience in executive support roles across various companies, including Shogun Enterprises Inc. and KKR & Co. L.P. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University-Chico and has successfully implemented initiatives to enhance efficiency and onboarding processes in her roles.
Work at Handshake
Katie O'Brien currently serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO at Handshake, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she has developed a comprehensive onboarding program for executive assistants, which has enhanced the integration and performance of new hires. Her responsibilities include providing high-level administrative support to the CEO and ensuring efficient operations within the executive office.
Previous Experience at Shogun Enterprises Inc.
Before her current role, Katie O'Brien worked at Shogun Enterprises Inc. as the Executive Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she coordinated high-profile events for C-level executives, which contributed to increased company visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Career Background at KKR & Co. L.P.
Katie O'Brien has extensive experience at KKR & Co. L.P., where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Receptionist from 2008 to 2009, then as an Executive Assistant to the Investment Team from 2009 to 2012, and later as an Executive Assistant to the CEO in Asset Management from 2012 to 2013. During her time at KKR, she successfully managed the transition of executive support during a departmental merger.
Experience at Madison Reed
At Madison Reed, Katie O'Brien served as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer from 2020 to 2021 and as an Executive Assistant to the C-Team from 2021 to 2022. She organized and led a company-wide initiative to streamline communication processes, which resulted in a notable increase in team efficiency.
Education and Academic Background
Katie O'Brien studied Sociology at California State University-Chico, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2001 to 2005. Prior to her university education, she attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory from 1998 to 2001.