BR I E N D R A GA I L KI R V E N
**** * * * * E V I N E M I L L S P K W Y
A P T . 3413
Grapevine, TX 76051
BR I E.K I R V E N@V ER IZON.N E T
P ROFESSIONAL O BJECT I VE SU M MARY
A ND
To secure a strategic position in a team oriented environment. Strong
o rganizational skills and the ability to see projects through to completion
w ith minimal supervision while managing and maintaining the integral
f unctions of a department. Possess above average knowledge of M icrosoft
O ffice Suite applications as well as exceptional verbal and w r itten
communication skills. Outstanding ability to use planning and foresight that
contributes not only to the accomplishments of departmental goals, but also
t o the company.
P ROFESSIONAL WORK H ISTORY
PROUDSPEAKER.COM
EDUCATIONAL TEAM CONSULTANT - ( 5/2005- 10/2010)
Strategized, developed and conducted goal achievement programs with team
of instructors
Developed structured workshops for individual goal identification and
achievement
Provided ongoing coaching and support designed to increase successful
outcomes
Diagramed effective tools to increase individual goal achievements
Administered t raining and development workshops through ELearning
p latforms
Solely responsible for research, w r iting and posting content to company’s
w ebsite and newsletter
E B US I NESS R ESOURCE N ETWORK – N J
ADM I N ISTRATIVE SUPPORT / T RAI N I NG - ( 5/2001 - 5/2005)
A dministrative Support ( 5/2001 – 12/2002)
Managed client relationships and office correspondence including w r iting,
p roofing, and editing
Oversaw budget management, meeting logistics, and event planning
Prepared expense reports, managed vendor relations and general
a dministrative functions
P rima ry researcher and fact checker for departmental projects
T raining: ( 1/2002 – 5/2005)
Developed integrated training program in M icrosoft Suite products using
O n-Demand software
Created instructional training materials for individual software modules
Customized learning material for client and end-user focus
Provided training and development to meet client objectives
BOISE CASCADE / OFF ICE MAX - CARLSTADT, N J ; CORPORATE EXPRESS - PARSIPPANY, N J;
E LCOM .COM, I NC . - N ORWOOD, MA; (5/1998 - 5/2001)
PROPR I ETARY SOFTWARE PROGRA M AD M I N IST RATOR
Provided proprietary software t raining to end-users and corporate
executives
Managed implementation and rollout strategies across client platforms
P rima ry liaison for communication between client and company
Conducted regular group training seminars for reinforced learning and
client retention
Managed and maintained communication and support for end-user setup
STAPLES, I NC . - H ACKENSACK, N J
ADM I N ISTRATIVE COORD INATOR – ( 9/1995 - 5/1998)
Confidential Administrative Assistant to President and Vice-President of
sales
Provided administrative support to sales and marketing team
Point person for all strategically designed client specific PowerPoint
p resentation for sales and marketing
Oversaw hi r ing and t raining of temporary administrative staff
Participated in Windows based software t raining for administrative staff
Computer Skills and P roficiencies
Advanced knowledge of M icrosoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
A dobe I llustrator/Photoshop
Joomla Web Design Software
M icrosoft Publisher
MoodleRooms (eLearning Software)
DigitalTalk (eLearning Software)
Education and Accreditations
BFA Degree – Advertising/Design Graphics - New York Institute of Technology
Master’s Degree – General Psychology - Capella University
Certification: Professional Certified Coach Certificate (June 2011)
P rofessional Association
International Coaching Academy
International Coach Federation (ICF)
Professional Mentor - Advertising Women of New York (AWNY)