Sales Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Sarah W Lantz
*********@*****.***
Santa Monica, CA 90403
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant position with a
company that will allow me to fully
utilize my communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
EXPERIENCE:
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Student: Business and Management Night Program
2011-present
. Certified Financial Planning
DELUXE LABS (film and video manufacturing, duplication and distribution
company) Los Angeles, CA
Aug 06-Dec 2010
Merchandising Manager: Managed and approved purchase orders for over 15
departments including stationary
supplies and lab/film products. Lead monthly inventory meetings focused on
cost efficiency; monitor budget
vs. actual spending for all merchandise.
Notable Accomplishments
. Negotiated pricing contract agreements with outside vendors and
reduced annual spending by 30%
with a purchased value of $1.2 million
. Earned quarterly bonuses for achieving or exceeding cost savings
Aug.06-Dec 2010
Executive Assistant: Reported directly to VP of Operations, CFO, and
General Manager of Deluxe
North America and managed relationships with key clients including Fox,
Paramount, Sony, Disney,
Summit Entertainment and Universal. Managed the Secretarial/Front Desk
Department and responsible
for hiring and training. Developed presentations for related onsite and off
site meetings including: Fox,
Paramount, Universal, and Disney.
Notable Accomplishments
. Earned a promotion over more experienced employees because of
exceptional leadership skills
and sales and profit results
. Acted as a liaison between the finance and payroll departments,
preparing and maintaining weekly
attendance and annual vacation records for over 500 departmental employees
using Kronos System
(cutting costs by 30K in 2010)
SCRIPPS NETWORKS (DIY, Fine Living Networks) New
York, NY
Aug 03-Aug 06
Sales Assistant: Worked closely with Account Executive, SSE and Sales
planner to manage the activity
of large accounts. Managed daily maintenance of these accounts including
allocations, moves, posting,
flighting and sponsorships. Brainstormed with Account Executive and SSE in
coming up with ideas for
new business. Helped with problem solving and issues resulting from invoice
adjustments, underdelivery
and scheduling
Notable Accomplishments
. After only a few months of working as a Sales Assistant, I was invited
out on lunch meetings
by clients and our sales team due to my strong customer service skills
. Due to my leadership and communications skills I was asked to co-
manage Scripps Networks Booths
at Nationwide Trade Shows to help bring in more advertisers
Aug 03-Feb 06
Executive Administrative Assistant: Handled basic administrative duties
for the CEO and SVP of Ad Sales.
Compiled and sent out proposals and media kits. Kept track of insertion
orders for both print and online
campaigns
EDUCATION:
New Age Computer Training- Advanced Training/Graduate Microsoft
Applications 2007 Los Angeles, CA
May 2011
University Of Delaware
Newark, DE
May 2003
. Bachelor of Arts: English
. Concentration in Business and Technical Writing
ACTIVITIES
US WEEKLY MAGAZINE
Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Reporter/Writer for Hollywood Nightlife and Red Carpet
Events May 07-Present
WWW.SPOILEDINLA.COM (Online City Guide)
Los Angeles, CA
Reviewer and Column Writer
Sept 07-Present
SKILLS
Microsoft Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Office), Adobe Photoshop, Lawson,
Lotus Notes, Kronos,
IAS Systems, Goldmine
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