Manager Assistant

Sona M. White

Phone 323-***-****

E -mail o nesonama ***@*****.***

O BJECT I VE

To work with an organization where I can utilize my experience to contribute

towards achieving the company’s goals and increasing productivity, while expanding

my knowledge and professional growth.

S U M MARY

I nnovative Manager with thorough knowledge of current production practices and a

clear vision to achieve the company’s objectives. Expertise in t imesaving policies

and facilities modification with extensive background in space planning,

construction and renovation.

H I G H L I G H TS

• Strategic planning • Collaborative Manager

• Analytical problem solver • Cost reduction and

containment

• Purchasing and procurement

• Results-oriented

ACCO MPL IS H M E N TS

Facilitated all p rojects successfully i n a 70,000 square foot facility for 300

employees. Negotiated contracts resulting in cost reduction of 40% for printers and

shipping. Established strategic partnerships within all departments, which

i ncreased our ability to solve problems and improve productivity.

P ROFESSIONAL EXPER I E NCE

Stone Made – Los Angeles, CA 9/2012 – P resent

O ffice Coordinator

M aintain records, confidential files and specific reports. Prepare wri t ten reports,

letters, and e-mail correspondence. Schedule meetings, maintain calendars and

make t ravel arrangements.

Konami D igital Ente r tainment – El Segundo, CA 1/2004 – 6/2012

F acilities Manager

P lanned, budgeted and scheduled modifications. Obtained estimates on equipment,

l abor, materials and related costs. Maintained all OSHA compliance standards to

ensure a safe working environment. A nalyzed and rewrote procedures/training

manuals to improve efficiency. Researched and negotiated vendor contracts

resulting in 40% cost reductions.

Sony Pictures Ente rtainment – Culver City, CA 7/2003 – 12/2003

E xecutive Assistant to Vice P resident of Television Accounting

( Tempora ry) Coordinated and prioritized daily activities for V.P.

U pdated spreadsheets, resolved billing discrepancies, processed check requests and

t racked attendance. Maintained office stock.

Sona M. White

Phone 323-***-****

E -mail o nesonama ***@*****.***

Sony Pictures Ente rtainment – Culver City, CA 7/2002 – 12/2002

E xecutive Assistant to Vice P resident of Studio Operations

Coordinated and prioritized daily activities for V.P. Created and maintained

d istribution system for monthly financial reports. Handled staff relocation and

a rranged for computer access. Collaborated with all departments on special

p rojects and events.

M ilan I n te rnational F ilm Festival – H ollywood, CA and M ilan, I taly 4/2000

t o 6/2002

Coordinator, I ndependent Contractor

Reported to the Director of the Film Festival assisting with every aspect of festival.

Scouted locations for events, made decisions and recommendations to maximize

exposure. Organized event logistics, communicated vision for look and feel of the

venues. D irected activities, managed timelines. Coordinated marketing efforts,

designed programs, cards and flyers.

S undance I nstitute – Santa Monica, CA 9/1998 – 3/2000

O ffice Coordinator

Developed and i mplemented an In ternship program that reduced staffing costs.

M anaged all event logistics for live TV feed at the Sundance Film Festival.

Coordinated vendors, explicit f loor plans, signage, and delivery of materials, set-

up/break down of venue, including ROI analysis.

ED UCAT ION

William Bolger Academy – Los Angeles, CA

Certification in Management, Communication and Conflict Resolution.

Steven Covey’s Seven Habits Facilitator T raining – Santa Barba ra, CA

Certified Covey Seven Habits Trainer.

I nglewood H igh School – I nglewood, CA

SK I L LS

IB M/Mac proficient: Windows, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Photoshop, Power

Point, FileMaker Pro, MS Outlook, Excel, Quick books, SAP.

A dvanced In ternet research.

REF FERENCES

Konami D igital Ente r tainment

Vice President Operations, Theodor Konaires

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