TESS KANE
Chandler, AZ ***25
*********@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Windows XP/Vista/7
. Mac OS X
. Microsoft Office Suite 2007
. Microsoft Office Suite 98
. MAS 90 / FileMaker Pro / ACT
. Work well independently and in a team
. Quick learner, ability to adapt quickly to a challenge
. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
. Self-starter and ability to multitask
. Energetic, dependable, reliable and hard working
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Premier Semiconductor Services Tempe, AZ
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative 2/2011
- 5/2011
. Assist sales and accounting department.
. Maintain customer database.
. Invoicing for all customers.
. Greet and take care of guests who come into the office.
. Involved in and help with various projects.
Highway 85 Creative Phoenix, AZ
Project Coordinator 7/2010 -
11/2010
. Enter all jobs into the system.
. Oversee all projects in house and outsourced.
. Point of contact and communication between departments and clients.
. Keep clients up to date regarding progress on their project.
. Run company errands.
. Travel arrangements and order tradeshow items.
. Create Purchase Orders and assist owner with collecting payments for
finished projects.
Sunshine Media Group Scottsdale, AZ
Independent Publisher Account Manager/Closing Specialist 10/2006
- 5/2009
. Parse supplied client materials (contracts, photos, editorial, ads).
. Load supplied files to production servers and sort files into their
appropriate folders.
. Validate all production materials by cross checking digital files with
hard copies.
. Organize and traffic the flow of ads until all are complete and meet
specifications.
. Coordinate with staff and clients on attaining/tracking missing
materials.
. Send internal communications for materials initially received to
necessary departments.
. Analyze and enhance internal documents used for closing data.
Li'l Davis Designs Mesa, AZ
Administrative Assistant 10/2005 -
10/2006
. Involved with company transitioning from California to Arizona.
. Assist Owner/President and Vice President.
. Enter Sales orders and process RMA's.
. Provide professional and friendly customer service.
. Provide assistance getting trade shows organized.
. Communicate and give specialized service to international customers.
Hot Off the Press Canby, OR
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President
4/2002 - 10/2005
. Personal assistant to the Owner/President.
. Track information and generate various reports for the President.
. Provide information and work closely with the Marketing Director and
Sales Director.
. Advertising Coordinator.
. Event Coordinator for the local area as well as for out of state and
international.
. Travel to trade and consumer shows.
. Coordinate all contracts and travel for tradeshows and consumer shows.
. Technical editing/proofreading for consumer and trade catalogs.
Action Sports Cable Network (Trail Blazers Organization) Portland, OR
Sales Administrative Assistant 4/2001
- 1/2002
. Involved with preliminary launch activities of the channel.
. Provide sales support for the Sales Manager and Account Managers.
. Compare computer generated sales orders with originals for
verification of totals, dates and other pertinent information.
. Investigate discrepancies that pertain to orders for accounting
purposes.
. Distribute contracts to sales staff and maintain files of original
contracts.
. Review on - air discrepancies for missed spots and advise account
managers.
. Assist in the preparation and execution of presentations.
. Prepare correspondence, proposals and media kits for sales staff.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Beaverton, OR
Sales Administrative Assistant 10/1999
- 4/2001
. Assistant to the President and CEO, two sales managers and a sales
staff of thirty.
. Plan, coordinate and organize weekly meetings.
. Responsible for communication with Portland, Salem and Eugene offices.
. In charge of leadership team monthly report and daily sales report.
. Maintain and keep outline file drawers current.
. Help other departments.
Westcoast Hotels - Benson Hotel & RiverPlace Hotel Portland, OR
Sales/Marketing & Catering Administrative Assistant
1997 - 1999
. Support a number of high end managers.
. Daily interaction with clients/guests.
. Marketing projects, sales and catering RFP's and contracts.
. Month end report and budget report.
Doubletree Hotel Orange, CA
Sales Administrative Assistant 1996 -
1997
. Customize RFP's and contracts for clients.
. Provide excellent customer service to clients.
. Greet and develop relationships at client appreciation functions.
EDUCATION
Long Beach City College Long Beach,
California
1991-1997
Mission Bay Career Center San Diego, California
Graduated