Virginia (Ginny) Kokubun
( **** WEST **TH STREET ( LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 ( 323-***-****(
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Dreamworks
Executive Assistant to Head of Business Affairs, Production
July 2005-November 2010
< Performed as a liaison between all levels of management,
particularly company executives, as well as with outside attorneys
and vendors;
< Oversaw heavy calendar management and daily itineraries to prevent
over scheduling.
< Composed confidential correspondence;
< Prepared status reports and expense reports as needed;
< Ensured all incoming calls were answered promptly;
< Assisted with special projects as needed including office moves,
new assistant training, department filing and general office
coordination.
Nordstrom
Counter Manager September 2004-
June 2005
Primarily responsible for retail sales of specialized skincare,
coordinated special skincare in-store events while serving as a
liaison between department managers, account executives and corporate
buyers to coordinate stock control.
Corestaff Services (Sony Entertainment)
Freelance Executive Assistant
May 2004-August 2004
< Served as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President and
high level executives;
< Coordinated incoming and outgoing phone calls;
< Scheduled appointments, meetings and conference calls;
< Handled domestic and international travel arrangements as well as
domestic needs;
< Drafted correspondence;
< Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing mail.
Mrs. Joan G. Flax
Personal Assistant October 2002-
December 2003
< Managed the day-to-day operations of the estate (including two full
time housekeepers, a handyman, groundskeeper, landscaping crew and
pool service);
< Oversaw all maintenance and repair services;
< Managed incoming phone calls;
< Handled bookkeeping transactions;
< Maintained a database of detailed inventory of entire household;
< Drafted correspondence;
< Assisted with the coordination and planning of home entertainment,
parties and charity functions;
< Interacted with highly prominent and successful individuals from
various fields of business as well as entertainment celebrities.
Team Communications Group, Inc.
Executive Assistant to the CEO and President
October 2000-February 2002
< Handled incoming and outing calls;
< Maintained the calendar - appointments, meetings and conference
calls;
< Drafted correspondence;
< Coordinated domestic and international travel/transportation
arrangements;
< Supervised a diverse support staff and delegated responsibilities;
< Maintained and organized extensive filing system;
< Researched companies and vendors;
< Handled multiple-tasks in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Warner Bros./Lorimar Telepictures
Administrative Assistant to the President of International Television
June 1988-August 2000
< Handled incoming and outgoing calls;
< Maintained the calendar - appointments, meetings and conference
calls;
< Drafted correspondence;
< Coordinated domestic and international travel/transportation
arrangements;
< Supervised a diverse support staff and delegated responsibilities;
< Maintained and organized extensive filing system;
< Researched companies and vendors;
< Handled multiple-tasks in an extremely fast-paced environment.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Assistant to the Sales Director & Publicity Director
June 1986-June 1988
< Handled incoming and outgoing calls;
< Coordinated guest services with all departments;
< Communicated with domestic and international travel agencies and
airlines;
< Managed all written and oral correspondence;
< Coordinated film production shoots, press interviews and photo
shoots on property for celebrities;
COMPUTER SKILLS
Type 60 wpm, Microsoft Office, Outlook, FileMaker Pro, Powerpoint