Francesca A. Watson

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Clifton, VA 20124 acfi0c@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an Administrative Assistant position with a demanding organization in the legal industry, that utilizes

and mandates my experience, skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE

Shooger - Mobile Marketing, Coral Gables, FL 2008 - 2012

Director of Operations

• Improved the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizationʼs mission

• Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance)

• Created and executed project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements

• Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities

• Maintained client relations with over five large national resellers

• Ensured project documents were complete, current and appropriately stored

Georis Winery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 2007 - 2008

Branding Consultant/ Event Coordinator

• Assisted in implementation of marketing procedures and processes

• Scheduled meetings and recorded meeting minutes

• Assisted with negotiations for events and ensured quality met the expectations of the client

• Managed on-site production for events as necessary and closed out all events as required

• Allocated budgets in various marketing areas and vendor relationships

Yellow Book USA, Coral Gables, FL 2005 - 2007

Web Reach Production Manager

• Conducted weekly performance appraisals and training for production team

• Generated and implemented product development strategies

• Facilitated and assisted in the development of more efficient production processes

• Successfully performed various roles within the organization resulting in three promotions

Carré -Noir, Barcelona, Spain 2005

Branding Consultant

• Established leads for prospective customers

• Created customer presentations

• Conducted market research on customer products

• Developed client proposals and creative briefings in both Spanish and English

Steffan & Macdonald, L.L.C. Fairfax, VA Summer 2000 - 2005

Administrative Assistant

• Assisted with preparation of legal documents

• Responded to client inquiries

• Performed research activities pertaining to precedents and other information

• Scheduled appointments and answered phone calls

• Organized law libraries and case files

EDUCATION

Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 2005

Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing

George Mason University, Arlington, VA Anticipated Graduation 2017

Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher

• Accounting & CRM: QuickBooks, Sales Force CRM

• Operating Systems: Windows (all versions), Mac OS X

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