Melissa Giannini
***************@*****.*** ( 949-***-****
Career Objective
To obtain a challenging position at a reputed agency which will allow me to
further utilize my existing skills and enable me to acquire new abilities.
Summary of Qualifications
Skillful and dedicated professional with experience in the coordination,
planning, and support of daily operational and administrative functions.
* Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive support for executive
level staff including the management of administrative staff and
effectively managing all essential tasks.
* Skillful at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and
procedural processes that reduce redundancy, and improve accuracy and
efficiency.
* Highly focused and detail oriented in supporting complex, deadline
driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve
issues in beginning stages.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office System, (Microsoft Word , Microsoft
Excel , Microsoft PowerPoint , and Microsoft Outlook ) Microsoft
Windows operating system, and Mac operating system; can type 70 wpm
with complete accuracy.
Professional Experience
Keystone Mortgage Group -Mission Viejo, California 2002 to 2010
Administrative Services Manager
Served as Administrative Services Manager at a successful mortgage
broker, including the management of administrative staff.
Performed a variety of vital administrative functions and served as the
main communication between the Vice President and clientele.
. Responsible for marketing and advertising research.
. Controlled office wide recruiting and resume screening.
. Managed all personnel files and records.
. Directly responsible for new hires and terminations/resignations.
. Successfully delegated administrative office duties on a day-to-day
basis.
. Prepared and submitted broker packages.
. Directly responsible for the upkeep of licensing company wide.
. Processed all incoming and outgoing invoices.
. Prepared weekly time, expense, and travel reports.
. Assisted finance and escrow departments with administrative support
on a day-to-day basis.
. Successfully created and maintained record keeping systems for all
files and accounts.
. Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed monthly
spreadsheets for all client files.
Paine PR - Irvine, California 2007 to 2009
Client Service Coordinator/Office Service Coordinator
Provided day-to-day fundamental support to the Director of People and
Facilities and served as a liaison to other departments with three
offices nationwide.
Performed a variety of vital operational functions, including Human
Resources and Accounts Payable support. Collaborated with Senior
Director of Operations and Administrative Services Manager to oversee
operating units in the day-to-day administration and operational
problems.
. Administrator on all employee insurance benefits accounts and
successfully carried out a complete changeover.
. Set up all agency freelancers and maintained freelancer
correspondents.
. Performed monthly tracking of accrued vacation, personal, and sick
leave for employees agency wide.
. Assisted accounts payable with clerical support on a day-to-day
basis.
. Responsible for heavy scheduling of client meetings, video
conference calls and interviews.
. Tracked and recorded agency report cards from clientele.
. Prepared weekly time and expense reports.
. Created monthly media lists and reports for public relations client
service staff.
. Direct assistant to the Director of People and Facilities and
Administrative Services Manager.
. Client Service Duties:
o Qualified media and blog lists.
o Managed daily media monitoring for multiple
clients including social new media.
o Analyzed client media monitoring.
o Built media lists using Cision Database.
o General client administration such as filing and
archive organization, etc.
o Screened a pre-print advice book for client
competitive mentions.
Islands Restaurants - Foothill Ranch, California 2001 to 2010
Lead Training Coordinator
Provided leadership to a team of training coordinators to ensure
consistent training and development throughout the region.
. Worked with other regional training coordinators to develop new
programs and techniques.
. Planned staff development programs and identified new training
needs.
. Organized and implemented continuing education training and staffing
schedules.
. Created and conducted trainer education meetings.
. Administered and conducted new employee orientation and training.
. Updated and maintained job descriptions and training requirements.
. Responsible for employee file maintenance.
. Conducted employee screenings and interviews.
. Conducted safety trainings and lead weekly safety meetings.
. Coordinated and managed employee relation activities including store
competitions, corporate parties and management feedback meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in liberal studies with mathematics concentration
California State University Long Beach - Long Beach, California
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
California State University Fullerton - Fullerton, California