Dawn Adachi
About Dawn Adachi
Dawn Adachi serves as the Executive Assistant to Vlad Shmunis and John Marlow at RingCentral, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at various technology companies. Her career includes significant positions such as Chief of Staff at Brightmark and Executive Assistant at SunEdison, where she demonstrated strong organizational and administrative skills.
Current Role at RingCentral
Dawn Adachi currently serves as the Executive Assistant to Vlad Shmunis, the Founder and Chairman, and John Marlow, the Chief Administrative Officer at RingCentral. She has held this position since 2023, working in Belmont, California. In her role, she provides high-level administrative support and facilitates communication between executives and various departments.
Previous Experience at RingCentral
Prior to her current role, Dawn Adachi worked at RingCentral as the Executive Assistant to Mo Katibeh, the President and COO, for a period of seven months in 2023. During this time, she contributed to the organization and management of executive schedules and communications, enhancing operational efficiency within the company.
Career Background
Dawn Adachi has a diverse career history, having worked in various executive assistant roles across multiple organizations. She served as the Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Brightmark from 2015 to 2023. Her earlier positions include roles at SALT Technology, Inc., Robert Half International, and SunEdison, where she provided administrative support to senior executives.
Education and Qualifications
Dawn Adachi studied at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, where she earned an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from 1993 to 1996. She also attended the University of Houston from 1987 to 1989. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in administrative roles.
Notable Achievements
Dawn Adachi has successfully managed significant projects throughout her career. At SALT Technology, she organized and supervised the full renovation of the San Francisco office, implementing essential systems for operational functionality. Additionally, she recovered over $50,000 in missing funds at GOOD Technology through a detailed expense reconciliation project and completed background clearance for over 500 individuals for the APEC 2011 conference.