Lizette Parra
**** ******* ********* #*** • San Diego, CA 92101
Contact: 619-***-**** • Email: *************@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Multifaceted and highly motivated Executive Assistant, administrative support and project administration professional offers multiple years of office / program management, complimented by proven skill to significantly attain objectives and build relationships with co-workers:
Administrative Management
Report / Presentation Creation
Training / Instruction
Customer Service
Database Management
Scheduling and Travel
Organizational Management
Marketing / Sales
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Reputation for thoroughness and commitment to excellence, creativity and strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional time management skills: Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Demonstrated proficiency managing multiple tasks at once, keeping to deadlines
Associate of Arts in Marketing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Executive Assistant 01/2006 – 05/2011
Western Financial Planning, San Diego, CA
Job Summary: Assessed administrative needs and supported the Sales Manager with account management; managed 400+ client accounts, electronic files and physical files.
Communicated verbally and in writing with clients; provided address to outstanding issues and complaints in a timely and professional manner
Administrated business schedules, coordinated conference calls and luncheon meetings
Managed events and catering for a group of 15+ representatives
Collected data and developed management / financial reports for meetings; developed other materials as assigned
Processed, monitored and tracked transaction paperwork, including checks and wire requests
Briefed the Sales Manager on client issues, challenges and successes; aided in the establishment of objectives, defining priorities and allocating work according to available resources
Administrated agenda items and client contact information
Achievements:
Successfully worked independently and as part of a team
Evaluated client issues and provided timely and effective resolution to them
Received multiple compliments for problem solving skills and for providing exceptional customer service
Maintained positive and effective relationships with clients and co-workers
Executive Assistant / Financial Services Coordinator 12/2002 – 12/2005
Sattler Duban Capital Management, Los Angeles, CA
Job Summary: Managed administrative support services for the Partners / CPAs and Financial Planners; created and administrated schedules, appointments, meetings and travel.
Created and distributed financials and commission reports
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Tracked and maintained daily logs of financial transactions
Managed client databases and account files
Developed materials for meetings
Researched meeting topics and developed presentations
Prepared monthly financials and commission reports
Administrative Assistant 05/2000 – 11/2002
Raymond J. Lucia Companies, San Diego, CA
Job Summary: Aided the Certified Financial Planner; assisted in the preparation of client presentations and performed administrative duties as needed.
Managed calendars and scheduled appointments
Facilitated and organized travel arrangements
Processed investment transaction paperwork to aid in client management and development
Provided translation services to clients’ Spanish speaking 401(k) participants
OTHER EMPLOYMENT:
07/1998 – 04/2000, Lawrence R. Holmes, Attorney at Law, La Jolla, CA, Legal Secretary
EDUCATION
AA, Marketing, FIDM, San Diego, CA, 2002
Classes in Business Administration, CETYS, Tijuana, Mexico, 09/1989 – 06/1990
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
MS Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
Internet research
Fluent in Spanish
REFERENCES
Personal and professional references gladly furnished upon request.