Administrative Assistant Development

Kelly Howsley

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Executive Summary

Extensive experience with marketing, development, research and

coordination. Record of improving efficiency and unifying stakeholders in

both private and public sectors as well as creative innovation with

campaigns. Outstanding interpersonal, motivational and presentation skills

with variety of audiences. Analytical, articulate, and diligent.

Core Competencies

STRATEGIC PLANNING MARKETING AND BRANDING RESEARCH

AND DEVELOPMENT

BUDGET PLANNING INSTRUCTION MARKET

ANALYSIS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BUYER'S ASSISTANT

2009-Present

Mill End Store

. Monitoring inventory and processing accounts payable

. Shipping/Receiving and business to business research

. Wholesale sales and product merchandising

E-Commerce Freelance

2007-Present

Freelance

. Develop web presence for clients, including website, maintaining online

stores

. Order fulfillment and customer satisfaction follow up

. Online marketing and promotion

Marketing and Promotions Director

2006-Present

The Union Records

. Publicity and marketing strategy, development and maintenance

. Client negotiation

. Research and development for branding, promotions, and strategic

investment

Adjunct Instructor

2004-2010

Portland State University

. Coordinate classroom assignments and instruction on urban renewal

. Supervise administrative tasks and oversee students

. Grading, feedback and one and one advising

Residency Intern

2006-2007

The City of Portland, Bureau of Planning, Central City Assessment

Team

. Support for staff in meetings and preparation of public outreach material

. Coordinated and organized file system, developed and maintained databases

. Research and reporting on economic, residental and demographic central

city issues

Residency Intern

2005-2006

The City of Vancouver, Long Range Planning and City Manager's

Office

. Community Development assessment

. Stakeholder interviews and meeting development

. Job Development Fund Grant research and preparation

Administrative Assistant

2005-2006

Community Cycling Center

. Coordinate with youth leaders on course materials and scheduling

. Coordinate with volunteer leaders on teaching materials

. Bookkeeping, payroll, and nonprofit administration

Research Assistant

2002-2005

Portland State University

. Research, compiled, and analyze equity data

. Development and maintenance of databases

. Assist with program and curriculum development

Education

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY 2002-PRESENT

Urban Studies and Planning Doctoral Candidate

. Focus in Urban Renewal and Redevelopment

. Related Course work: Economic Development, Planning, Statistical

Analysis, Research Methods, GIS

University College of London 2000-2001

Advanced Architecture Theory

. Graduated with Distinction

. Published thesis on Portland gentrification

. Advanced spatial and urban analysis

Loyola Marymount University 1995-1999

BA in Communications

. Graduated Cum Laude

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