Julie Milic-Kessous
West Orange, New Jersey 07052
*******@***.*** 973-***-****
Executive Assistant
Profile
Administrative support professional offering versatile office management
skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Creative and critical
thinker with strong planning and problem solving skills. Team player who
readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations.
Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without
compromising quality.
Key Skills
Office Office Budget Management Executive Support
Skills: Management Event Management Media List
Records MS Outlook Administration
Computer Management MS Publisher Quick Books
Skills: MS Word Windows/Mac
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
Jac Holdings Ltd. - Montclair, NJ President /Co-Founder, 2000 to
Present
Industry: Specialty Salt Shed doors for DOT's & municipalities across US.
Highlights:
Oversee all aspects of day-to-day business requirements.
Initiate and develop all marketing and promotional materials; web and
print.
Respond and provide accurate quotes to all RFQ's.
Attend all industry specific trade shows and conferences to increase client
base.
Direct all sales initiatives and business development.
Maintain strong client relationships.
Provide timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information
requests.
Define and manage website strategy and direction.
Identify, target and cold call new prospects.
Freeman Public Relations Executive Assistant to the President, 1994-1998
Industry: PR firm dealing with Consumers and Publishing products
Highlights:
Freeman PR launched first 'Tickle me Elmo', Saveur, Garden Design,
Smart Water and Vitamin Water,
PR for Better Homes & Garden, Traditional Home, Country Home, amongst
others.
Co-ordinated event planning for new product launches.
Booked all celebrity engagements,
Created and implemented client-focused PR media lists.
Managed and supervised support staff to ensure follow-through for all client
specific press coverage.
Served as office manager with responsibility for hiring support staff.
Managed office correspondence, meeting schedules and travel agendas.
More Work History for Canada upon request
Montclair Board of Education - Montclair, NJ Co-President
PTA, 1992 - 1994
Initiated and implemented fundraisers to replace antiquated playground:
achieved record sales. The unprecedented results prompted the Board of
Education to match the funds.
Education: New York School of Interior Design - Entering my third year
attending in the evenings
Language Skills
French conversation, reading and writing
Lived in Canada, Dubai and have traveled extensively.
References available upon request.