Manager Administrative Assistant

Tamara S. Jones

******.*****@*****.*** - 864-***-****

OBJECTIVE – Seeking a position that will utilize my acquired knowledge and natural abilities to promote quality customer satisfaction

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUMMARY

● Fluent in English and basic literacy in French

● Trained and managed over 30 people

● Earned recognition for various marketing strategies during events

● Proficient computer skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop and Open Table

WORK EXPERIENCE

Various Companies & Executives in DC metro area June 2011 – Present

Marketing/Events and Administrative Assistant Washington, DC metro area

● Provided hospitality services to VIP clients : hosting and serving

● Serves as brand ambassador and distributes promo materials for credit card, airline, furniture, food, beverage and automotive industries

● Handled on-site confidential paperwork

● Collaborates with other event staff: team leaders, photographers, servers and on-site managers

● Conducted qualitative target market research on consumers' opinions (survey and video recording)

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast October 2011 – January 2011

Innkeeper Washington, DC

● Maintained and updated American Guest House blog, calendar, facebook, reservations and twitter

● Assisted housekeeping manager with daily room cleanings

● Demonstrated food quality control

Scrubs and Beyond September 2010 - June 2010

Manager/Sales Rep Hannover, MD

● Prepared and interpreted financial statements; ensured staff received payroll deductions

● Effectively communicated with district manager about store activity

● Assisted medical personnel with uniform and provided product knowledge

Enrichment Centers June 2010 - August 2010

School Coordinator New Carrolton, MD

● Promoted from street team recruiter to coordinator position within 30 days as a result of exceeding standards

● Communicated with US government officials regarding the supplemental educational services provided

● Worked alongside regional manager to insure program policies and practices were enforced

● Executed clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing and maintaining records

Hollister Co. April 2007 - January 2008

Brand Representative Greenville, SC

● Formulated and implemented new system that decreased time used for closing store

● Processed inventory and assisted management in upholding store’s merchandising standards

● Greeted customers while handling cashier duties in busy environment; utilized loss prevention tactics

Premier Domestic Cleaning February 2006 - December 2007 Housekeeper Greenville, SC

● Trained and supervised new staff

● Submitted report of inventory, room availability and payroll to owner weekly

INTERNSHIPS/TRAINING

Marketing and Events Intern March 2012

Josephine Washington, DC

● Assisted Marketing Manager with planning events for parties of 300+ (food menus, floor arrangements and staffing)

● Composed and submitted final event proposal including projection cost

● Coordinated with promoters, clients and customers about venues

● Handled light administrative assignments such as answering phones, emails and internet research

Upstate Area Health Education Center (AHEC) June 2009 South Carolina Health Careers Summer Institute Greenwood, SC (Lander University)

● Acquired training in health care fundamentals including phlebotomy, wound care and vital signs

● Selected from 80+ summer institute participants to present a prestigious honorary award to SC Senator

● Served as lead youth coordinator for social networking event

EDUCATION

Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Candidate for Bachelor of International Business, 2012

Greer High School, Greer, SC – Diploma, August 2003 - June 2007

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