Irene Larko Kofi
*** ******* ***** - *** ********, CA 92672
Phone: 317-***-**** . *****.****@*****.***
Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Geography
1990 - 1994
Minor in Environmental Sciences
Experience
Bosch Thermotechnology Irvine, CA
Data Security Partner/ Executive Sales Support Dec.2009 - Present
. Office Management - Security, facilities, purchases, office travel,
hotel, international travel
. Data Security Partner - I currently oversee and manage all software and
hardware assets for the
office - including requesting software that is not on the bosch
authorized list.
. Manage all meetings, conferences, travel and seminars.
. Prepare documents for training sessions.
. Interface with all vendors for office supplies, cleaning and maintenance.
. Prepare letters, agendas and other correspondence.
. Provide daily sales report for retail business using MAS500.
environ
Administrative Assistant
. Technical Document Production for Managers and Principals on various
projects. Irvine, CA
. Business Development Coordinator - Organized monthly meetings with
technical staff, Sept. 2008-Oct. 2009
researched prospective business development opportunities for the
technical staff and
prepared quarterly meeting presentation for the business development
team.
. Librarian - Maintained reference materials for office library.
. Arranged travel domestic and international and meetings for Principals
and Managers.
. Front desk - Relieved receptionist for lunch and breaks.
Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc.
Development Executive Assistant Indianapolis, IN
. Performed internal market studies prior to land acquisition
March 2006 -May 2008
. Responsible for constructing maps and other geographic data
. Assisted in the completion of Tax Credit Applications for Section 42
affordable housing projects
. Coordinated monthly and quarterly meetings for the Development Department
. Supported the President and Executive Vice President of Development
Liberty Mutual
Senior Administrative Coordinator Indianapolis, IN
. Co-managed an IT Department consisting of approximately
200 employees May 2005 - March 2006
. Administered new hire processes and orientation; managed
office logistics
. Coordinated the floor plan logistics for the entire IT
team which included contractors
The Staubach Company Washington, DC
Administrative Assistant/ Cartographer May 2004 - Sept. 2004
. Created maps for various clients including Department of
Homeland Security,
George Washington University and NASA
. Scheduled projects as well as presented proposals via
PowerPoint to prospective clients
Georesource Analysis, LLC Indianapolis, IN
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Marketing Manager 1999 - 2004
. Co-owner of GIS Consulting Start-Up Company
. Interviewed, trained and hired personnel
. Prepared marketing tools including demo CDs, brochures and
presentations, web marketing
. Traveled overseas: Mainly to West Africa to promote the
company as well as procure new clients
Indiana State University (ISU) Terre Haute, IN
Undergraduate Instructor
1996 - 1999
. Taught courses in World Climate, Physical Geography and Soil Science
. Lectured, conducted labs and held office hours for students
CHOWNING LAW OFFICES
Terre
Haute, IN
Legal Assistant
1999-2001
. Prepared Bankruptcy Petitions for Thomas Chowning
. Counseled prospective clients prior to Bankruptcy Filing
Honors, ACTIVITIES & skills
. Recipient of the ISU Excellence in Education Award for Teaching at the
College of Arts and Sciences (1999)
. Member of National Support Council for Africa, a non-profit that supports
education and economic independence for Africa
(1992 - Present)
. French: Reading/Writing - Good; Spoken - Fair
. Typing Speed: 60 WPM - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel
Level 3, and Microsoft Word Level 3, Microsoft PowerPoint.