Katie Parissenti
About Katie Parissenti
Katie Parissenti is the Office Manager at Symphony.com in Palo Alto, California, overseeing daily operations and coordinating events for over 110 employees.
Title and Current Role
Katie Parissenti is currently the Office Manager at Symphony.com, stationed in Palo Alto, California, United States. In her role, she coordinates and manages the day-to-day operations of both Palo Alto and Austin offices, overseeing a combined staff of over 110 employees. She is responsible for planning and executing monthly events, managing facility onboarding, and assisting in the interview coordination and process.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Before joining Symphony.com, Katie Parissenti worked in multiple roles at Stanford University. She served as an Administrative Associate at the Stanford University School of Medicine for two months in 2019. Prior to that, she held the position of Development Coordinator at Stanford University from 2016 to 2019, overseeing various developmental projects and initiatives during her three-year tenure.
Professional Background and Past Roles
Katie has a diverse professional background, having worked at various organizations. She was an HR Coordinator at SoftBank Group International from 2015 to 2016. In 2015, she briefly served as an Administrative Assistant at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Her earlier roles include working as a Social Media Manager for Susan Sappington and as an Administrative Assistant at Habitat for Humanity Tucson.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Katie Parissenti holds a Master’s of Public Administration in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Arizona, earned between 2013 and 2015. She also holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Arizona – one in Political Science and the other in Art History, both obtained between 2009 and 2013.
Event Planning and Coordination
In her role at Symphony.com, Katie is charged with planning and executing three monthly events for the Palo Alto office. These events include wellness activities, office bonding events, and community-serving events. She collaborates with four other office managers to organize global events, such as virtual cooking competitions and summer swag boxes. She is responsible for selecting activities, designing budgets, securing materials, and executing these events.