Ep. 5 Behind the Front Desk w/ Lash Brownlowe

The Admin Spotlight: Behind the Front Desk

LaSharen (Howell) Brownlowe is a seasoned Executive Assistant known for her exceptional organizational skills and dedication to providing outstanding executive support. With a career spanning over a decade, LaSharen has honed her expertise in managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel, and organizing high-stakes meetings and events. She currently excels in her role at Amazon Web Services in Arlington, VA, where she supports teams across multiple verticals within World Wide Public Sector and drives key deliverables to successful completion.

Prior to her current role, LaSharen demonstrated her adeptness at managing executive support functions at Deloitte, where she provided strategic assistance to senior executives and facilitated smooth operational workflows. Her previous roles at Deloitte LLC, Harris Teeter and Project Still I Rise, Inc. further showcase her versatility and ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

LaSharen’s technical proficiency spans MS Office, G-Suite, Concur Expense applications and various communication platforms, including Zoom and WebEX. She is skilled in handling confidential information with discretion and managing office services and supplies efficiently.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, LaSharen is actively involved in community service, serving as an Executive Board Member for Homestretch, Inc., participating in Amazon’s community outreach initiatives such as using her skills and creativity to teach a summer STEM camp in conjunction with B.A.S.I.C.S International in Accra, Ghana; DC Capitol Pride Parade; Feed the World; Trees for Heroes - USO Mid-Atlantic and various other community give back initiatives. Her dedication to both her professional role and community involvement highlights
her commitment to excellence and service.

In her personal life LaSharen enjoys working peacefully in her garden, creating tasty meals for friends and family and satisfying her inner Anthropologist by frolicking around the world experiencing new cultures through food and dance.