Administrative Assistant Sales

Mary Ann Gall

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Clearwater, Florida 33764 *********@*****.*** M: 727-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Highly motivated Administrative Assistant with comprehensive experience in

a variety of professional settings. Adept and experienced in managing

diverse responsibilities including sales and marketing support, reception,

office management, and report creation. Proven track record of providing

outstanding customer service support in a fast paced environment while

adhering to the highest standards of professionalism while also maintaining

excellent client relationships. Take charge individual with superior

organizational and time management skills as well as process management and

communications facilitation. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

applications; data entry/order entry experience. Excellent customer

service and relationship building skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soma - Division of Chico's Assistant Store Manager July

2009 to Present

Spherion Staffing- Temp assignments Aug 2008 -May

2009

HSN - Admin. (Assisted a buying team in Beauty Div.) Temp- Spherion

Aug 2008-Jan 2009

Temp positions while seeking full time permanent employment.

BATH & BODY WORKS - Assistant Store Manager

Sept 2007 - Aug 2008

Homebanc Mortgage Corporation - Atlanta Aug. 2005- Nov. 2006

Sales Assistant to a Loan Officer

. Provided broad range of sales support to customers, agents, coworkers,

attorneys, and appraisers.

. Assembled and expedited loan documents to potential clients, put together

loan packages upon return of loan documents.

. Managed variety of administrative responsibilities including: ran daily

pipeline reports, monitored lock status, maintained client data base and

UPS shipping log.

. Produced monthly mailings to assist in client closings.

. Answered incoming calls from existing and potential clients, loan

processors, agents, attorneys, and appraisers regarding the status of

their loan in process.

. Printed and sent quarterly mailings for marketing purposes to existing

client base of approximately 1,200 clients to maintain contact for future

business and referrals.

TRC Staffing Services - Kennesaw, GA Sept. 2004-

Aug. 2005

AK Steel, Southeast Regional Sales Office Steel Corporation - Kennesaw, GA

Administrative Assistant for Regional Sales Office

. Compiled and developed job description and procedure manual for office

administrator position.

. Reviewed and filed any discrepancies in regional budget with corporate

accounting.

. Acted as receptionist and managed variety of office responsibilities

including inventory/order office supplies and upkeep of equipment.

. Provided administrative support to sales staff of 6 which included

maintenance of schedules/itineraries and managing travel arrangements.

. Produced various documentation including monthly commission reports,

monthly surcharge letters and expense coding on bills to Corporate.

Full time Mother 2000- 2004

Homemaker

TRC Staffing Services - Alpharetta, GA Sept. 1999- April 2000

Interim Technology and Spherion IT Consulting - Alpharetta, GA-.

Administrative Receptionist

. Promoted to administrative position within initial three months due to

high productivity.

. Acted as primary receptionist to answer all incoming calls.

. Reviewed resumes, sorted and distributed to appropriate recruiters.

. Gathered and consolidated payroll information, assisted company auditor

as needed.

. Ordered and maintained inventory of office supplies and maintenance of

equipment.

Homemaker 1989- 1999

Unisys (formerly Timeplex) - Atlanta, GA

Administrative Assistant

Provided order entry and support to area sales staff.

. Invited to speak at Branch meeting on Order Entry System due to

proficiency with system.

. Oversaw equipment shipping and tracking.

. Served as liaison between customer base and Corporate Headquarters on

matters including equipment shipping and delivery.

. Prepared confidential monthly status/performance reports.

. Provided backup support to receptionist/administrative assistants as

needed.

Honeywell, Inc (Space and Military Avionics Divisions) - Clearwater, FL

Cost Control Clerk, Planning Aide

. Performed data entry, including updating monthly status reports and

schedules and file maintenance.

. Maintained detailed planning sheets for program engineer in support of

assigned program.

. Conducted general ledger account reconciliations/journal entries.

. Processed expense/capital appropriations and new charge number requests.

. Provided back-up support to cashier and General Ledger accounting

functions as required.

Burdines of Florida (Federated Department Stores) - St. Petersburg, FL

Assistant Department Manager, Department Manager, Communications Network

Coordinator

. Promoted to several positions with in company due to accomplishments in

each area

. Tripled department sales due to creative merchandising/management

techniques.

. As communications network coordinator, maintained central checking and

receiving system, ensured document control and minimized inventory

shrinkage for entire store.

. Oversaw communications network system maintenance and conducted/managed

training on this new system when implemented.

. Planned stock levels and merchandise assortments, filed discrepancies and

reconciled transfer, mark down, and purchase journals. Handled journals

for multiple managers in Separate Stocks.

. Developed and assigned employee work schedules.

EDUCATION

A.A. Degree Fashion Merchandising - Fashion Institute of America - Atlanta,

GA

Computer classes - St. Petersburg Junior College - St Petersburg, FL

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes, Quicken

SPECIAL TRAINING/COURSES

. Executive Training Program (Retail)

. Cosmetic Training Estee' Lauder, Clinique, & Beauticontrol Cosmetics

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