Holly Howe
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Summary & Qualifications
Motivated and goal oriented professional with solid academic and professional qualifications. Expertise in
organizational skills, prioritizing, multi-tasking, adaptability, team work, problem solving, and customer /
client relations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor Sociology, 2004
Arizona State University, W.P Carey School of Business - Tempe, AZ
Professional Experience
Phoenix Heliparts Inc. July 2008- Present
Mesa, AZ
Materials Purchasing/ Formerly Executive Administrator
• Purchasing of materials, tools and various goods at the best price possible
• Negotiating of prices with vendors
• Monitoring inventory levels
• Developing positive relationships with vendors
• Provide administrative support for entire office with focus on President, VP of Operations, Controller
• Process receivable invoices
• Confirm purchase orders match invoices
• Capture all shipping costs and allocate costs to appropriate POs, work orders and invoices
• Composition of government and international documents
• Compile and process payroll bi-weekly
• Make travel arrangements for all employee travel
• Answer multi-line phone system
• Reconcile company credit cards
• Create company expense reports for executives, employee travel and maintenance work
• Control petty cash account
• Order all office supplies and marketing material
• Plan for customer and vendor meetings
• Assist in the planning and preparing for annual expo
• Act as assistant during large yearly helicopter expo, as well as set up and tear down of booth
LeBaron& Carroll Insurance January 2007- February 2008
Mesa, AZ
Commercial Producer
• Provided commercial line insurance for general liability, workers compensation, property, auto, garage,
Errors & Omissions, Directors & Officers for multi-state companies
• Developed a plan for risk reduction services to make clients look more attractive to the insurance
marketplace and increase their bottom line.
• Presented insurance options and products to prospective clients
• Submitted applications to underwriters and followed up to get quotes for clients
• Controlled day to day communication and follow up with clients, prospective clients and underwriters
• Assisted clients in organizing payroll and work comp codes for audits
• Acquired and qualified sales leads on a daily basis
• Created business development strategies
• Represented company at business expo and networking events to obtain sales leads
• Completed detailed applications thoroughly ensuring accuracy for clients
Pulte Homes, Corp. August 2004- December 2006
Scottsdale, AZ
Customer Relations Manager
• Delighted homeowners with high quality customer service
• Led vendor appreciation program in East valley for over a year and a half
• Improved and maintained satisfaction survey scores from homeowners above company average
• Conducted detailed quality assurance tests on homes prior to homeowner walk through
• Recruited and mentored new employees both at career fairs and in the field
• Scheduled and confirmed service appointments with customers and vendors on a daily basis
• Administered trade meetings with assistance from construction team monthly
• Performed pre-closing orientations for new homeowners
• Co-chaired on Central South East Relations Council
• Cultivated relationships with external partners and vendors
• Marketed customer satisfaction questionnaires to current clients
Computer Skills
Types 65-70 wpm
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Publisher, Internet (Web research, browsers, search
engines, social media networks and email), etc.
Certifications/Memberships
State of Arizona Notary
Arizona Property and Casualty License
Former Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure- 'I am the Cure' Committee Member