Valentina Cotaj

Valentina Cotaj has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Valentina is currently working as the Office Manager, Americas at Board of Innovation since October 2021. Valentina previously worked as the Operations Manager at LEXORA Inc. from March 2020 to March 2021, where they managed the day-to-day operations of the business, including business analysis, vendor management, and risk management. Valentina also has experience with various software and tools such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, and Slack.

Before that, Valentina worked as an Executive Assistant/Office Manager/HR Recruiter at SEBCO Development, Inc. from May 2019 to March 2020. Valentina'sresponsibilities included supporting the Executive Director, managing facility management correspondence, and assisting with budget management.

Prior to that, Valentina served as an Assistant Controller at Gramatan Management Inc. from January 2018 to March 2019. Valentina'srole involved monitoring and paying taxes for multiple properties, handling monthly mortgage statements, and managing disability claims.

Valentina's earlier roles include working as an Office Manager at Central Park South Plastic Surgery from October 2016 to September 2017, where they monitored the practice's budget, sold surgical services to patients, and managed supplies. Valentina also worked as an Administrative Coordinator at New York Center for Cosmetic Dentistry from November 2013 to October 2016, providing secretarial and administrative support and booking travel for employees.

Valentina's earliest experience includes working as a Surgical Assistant/Administrative Coordinator at Park Plaza Plastic Surgery from March 2011 to October 2013. In this role, they assisted in surgical procedures, collected data and specimens, and ensured the operating room was prepared for surgeries.

Valentina Cotaj attended SUNY Westchester without a specified start or end year, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General. Prior to their college education, Valentina graduated from Herbert H. Lehman High School in 2009, where they specialized in Math & Science Honors. In 2013, Valentina also obtained certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED.