EDUCATION: The Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas, Texas
Associate of Applied Arts, Graphic Design
- GPA 3.8
Honors: Dean's List, President's List
COMPUTER SKILLS: Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Illustrator, Photoshop
InDesign), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Publisher), Basic HTML, Type 60+ WPM
WORK EXPEREINCE:
CROW HOLDINGS - Dallas, Texas
February 2003 - Present
Acting Old Parkland Brand Director
Executive Administrative Assistant - Real Estate (Since Sept. 2005)
. Manage agency relationship, providing creative brand direction for Old
Parkland, ensuring compliance with internal visions.
. Oversee production of all marketing materials - websites (internal and
client login), logos, brochures, maps, info sheets, presentation packages.
. Responsible for in-house creative production - flyers, ads, newsletters,
presentations, composing letters as necessary.
. Organize marketing collateral materials for all meetings, and ensure
materials are readily available.
. Conduct research on real estate properties, architecture firms, and
industry data as necessary.
. Manage department projects by developing tracking systems and providing
progress reports. Perform special projects as necessary.
. Assist with Board of Directors presentations by creating PowerPoint
slideshows, Excel spreadsheets (graphs, charts) and assembling packages.
. Maintain confidential department records, office files in accordance with
internal company procedures.
. Resource for employees in need of technical assistance.
Administrative Assistant- Financial Reporting
Feb. 2003 -Sept. 2005
. Assisted with Board of Directors presentations by creating PowerPoint
slideshows, Excel spreadsheets (graphs, charts); assembled the financial
portion of the package.
. Created documents (including graphics) for presentation packages and
composed letters as necessary.
. Managed department projects by developing tracking systems and providing
progress reports. Performed special projects as necessary.
. Created/maintained Treasury filing, distribution, and tracking system.
. Maintained confidential department records and office files in
accordance with internal company procedures.
. Managed staff schedules through calendar maintenance and appointment
scheduling.
STREAM INTERNATIONAL - Carrollton, TX
October 1998 - February 2003
Executive Administrative Assistant
. Anticipated/supported the needs of seven executives that oversaw
domestic/international sales and operations.
. Worked independently, multi-tasking and prioritizing projects to
ensure timely and efficient completeness.
. Maintained seven appointment schedules through effective planning and
logistical arrangements.
. Coordinated and planned all domestic/international travel, ensuring
the most cost effective itineraries.
. Prepared monthly site summary reports (based on complex linked Excel
files) with graphics (charts, graphs.)
. Created PowerPoint slideshows for executive meetings, took detailed
notes, and updated joint access notes accordingly.
. Managed payroll process -developed, documented, and implemented
successful procedures to reduce errors and ensure accuracy of employee
paychecks.
. Served as liaison between key executives and department managers,
employees, and outside clients.
. Responsible for handling all expense reports and ensuring timeliness
reimbursement.
AEGEIS COMMUNICATIONS GROUP - Irving, TX
February 1996 - October 1998
Administrative Assistant
. Supported five managers, including senior operations, recruiting, and
human resources.
. Managed and trained seven support staff to ensure compliance with
company policies and procedures.
. Handled confidential information for data entry into HRMS database and
management of hiring, training, and employee data.