Jonathan Tester
Golden Valley
Summary
Swiss Army Knife professional with 15+ years of experience spanning executive assistance, office management, operations, and employee experience. Trusted partner to leadership, adept at creating order from chaos, driving efficiency, and fostering strong, people-first work environments. Background in music, technology, and event planning. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant / Office & Operations Manager
Clockwork
Minneapolis
04.2010 - Current
- Facilitated scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, and project management for CEO and executive team.
- Coordinated events, office relocations, and internal communications to improve company culture.
- Acted as primary contact for employees and leadership regarding inquiries, requests, and resolutions.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding processes, created job descriptions, and handled HR-related tasks.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, facility upkeep, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Produced podcasts and managed logistics for book and speaking tours while supporting digital initiatives.
- Organized annual staff gatherings and developed ongoing employee engagement programs.
Board Chair
AGC Learning Center
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Drove financial turnaround from $50K+ deficit to a six-figure surplus through grant sourcing and budget restructuring.
- Increased teacher pay without raising family tuition rates.
- Managed licensing compliance, payroll coverage, and community communications.
- Led hiring of new Director and created family volunteer and staff appreciation programs.
Administrative Assistant / Mailroom Operations Manager
Weber Shandwick
Minneapolis
01.2002 - 05.2008
- Oversaw mailroom operations and vendor management for courier, mail, and office supply services.
- Supported multiple departments with calendar coordination, travel logistics, and event planning.
- Contributed to seamless office operations and event execution as part of Office Services team.
Skills
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- WordPress and Wix
- Pixelmator and CapCut
- Logic Pro X and GarageBand
- HubSpot and analytics
- Video editing and production
- Zoom communication platform
- Budget restructuring
- Compliance management
- Event coordination
- Succession planning
Timeline
Board Chair
AGC Learning Center
08.2022 - 11.2025
Executive Assistant / Office & Operations Manager
Clockwork
04.2010 - Current
Administrative Assistant / Mailroom Operations Manager
Weber Shandwick
01.2002 - 05.2008