About
McKenzie Quinn is an Executive Assistant at Obvious Ventures with a background in project management, event planning, and EA work. She began her career at Christie's auction house in New York within the Estates, Appraisals and Valuations department, then worked on the Investor Relations team at D.E. Shaw before moving to San Francisco, where she held an EA role at Founders Fund prior to Obvious. She holds a BA in History and Art History from Vassar College.
Experience
- Obvious VenturesExecutive Assistantcurrent2024 — present
- Founders FundExecutive Assistant2022 — 2024San Francisco, California, United States
- The D. E. Shaw GroupExecutive Assistant, Investor Relations2019 — 2022New York, New York, United States
- Christie'sSenior Administrative Assistant, Estates, Appraisals & Valuations2015 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- Christie'sAppraisal Assistant, Estates, Appraisals & Valuations2014 — 2015Greater New York City Area
- David ZwirnerSales Intern2014Greater New York City Area
- Thomas and Associates, Inc.Intern2013New York, New York
Skills & more
TactfulnessConfidentialityEmotional IntelligenceAttention to DetailCritical Thinking3Public Speaking3Leadership3Venture CapitalProfessional CommunicationHeavy CalendaringTravel PlanningHR Business Partnering
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Executive SupportWorkdayOnboardingNew Hire TrainingProject TrackingMeeting SchedulingAdministrative AssistanceDrafting CorrespondenceTravel CoordinationStakeholder EngagementMemosCreativityFrom McKenzie's professional profile.
Colleagues at Obvious Ventures
Amanda Denney
Marketing Director at Obvious Ventures
Amy Abernethy
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Amy Abernethy, MD
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Andrew Beebe
Managing Director at Obvious Ventures
Aneesh Chopra
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Anico Steffen
Senior Executive Assistant at Obvious Ventures
Brett Hurt
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Brian Hamilton
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is McKenzie Quinn?
- McKenzie Quinn is an Executive Assistant at Obvious Ventures with a background in project management, event planning, and EA work. She began her career at Christie's auction house in New York within the Estates, Appraisals and Valuations department, then worked on the Investor Relations team at D.E. Shaw before moving to San Francisco, where she held an EA role at Founders Fund prior to Obvious. She holds a BA in History and Art History from Vassar College.
- Where does McKenzie Quinn work?
- McKenzie Quinn is Executive Assistant at Obvious Ventures.
- Where did McKenzie Quinn go to school?
- McKenzie Quinn studied at Vassar College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History); Christie's Education (Certificate in Art Business).
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