Elaina Matthews
About Elaina Matthews
Elaina Matthews serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Manager at Verse in New York City. She has a background in music education and administration, having previously worked as an Elementary Music Teacher and held various roles in office management and teaching.
Work at Verse Medical
Elaina Matthews serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Manager at Verse Medical. She has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid environment in New York, New York. In her role, she manages scheduling and calendaring for two executives, oversees contractor payroll, and handles employee relations and benefits. Additionally, she organizes contract and documentation management, supervises expense and budget management, and coordinates travel for executive trips.
Education and Expertise
Elaina Matthews earned a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Music/Vocal Performance from the same institution, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background supports her passion for opera and enhances her skills in managing her own music studio, where she oversaw seven independent contractors for seven years.
Background in Education
Before her current role at Verse Medical, Elaina Matthews worked as an Elementary Music Teacher at Education Through Music in New York from 2022 to 2023. She also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Front Desk Receptionist and Showroom Coordinator at Illuminations in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 2014 to 2015.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
Elaina Matthews possesses a diverse skill set that includes onboarding new employees, managing office events, and researching process improvements for a growing start-up. She is responsible for organizing documentation management and overseeing expense and vendor management. Her role requires effective coordination of travel arrangements for executives and supervision of employee commissions, both locally and overseas.
Personal Interests
Elaina Matthews enjoys exploring Manhattan, particularly visiting unique coffee shops and thrift stores. She also values time spent in the city's parks. Additionally, she is a cat mom to two cats named Sumi Jo and Lucia, reflecting her personal interests outside of her professional commitments.