Sales Real Estate
Resume:
Linda Garrett
abi2jh@r.postjobfree.com
** ******* ****** ****: 949-***-****
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Cell: 949-***-****
Highly competent executive level administrative professional with broad experience in
an established multi billion dollar private real estate corporate setting. Confident business
communicator with talent for managing projects with keen awareness of timelines, goals and
personalities involved. Skilled at managing the executive office and consistently improving
office efficiency. Strong multi tasking skills, and dependable with highly confidential
material. Prior experience includes advertising sales in the publishing industry. Consistently
achieved record high customer satisfaction rankings and improvements to the bottom line.
Passionate about forming meaningful relationships that translate into profitable business
interactions.
Professional Experience
THE IRVINE COMPANY Newport Beach, CA 1997 2010
Executive Administrative Receptionist,
Well respected administrative receptionist to seven top executive in this privately held, best of
class real estate investment company. Selected Contributions:
Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to compose letters, type correspondence and mange
business calendars for seven senior executives.
Answered a high volume of incoming calls and in person inquiries from clients, real estate
brokers, and political leaders, maintaining a positive presence and treating each person with
respect.
Coordinated high level conference calls, board and management meetings, special events,
and frequent, complex travel arrangements for top executives.
Supervised vendor relationships and handled miscellaneous tasks to improve office
efficiency for 14 person support staff. Managed all vendors for secure floor including those
for office machines and supplies, flowers, food, and security.
Created effective organizational and filing systems resulting in easy access to critical
information and streamlined office functioning.
Collaborated daily with Chairman to schedule lunch and other meetings, refine his schedule,
and deal with highly confidential matters.
Handled and directed all incoming company calls in absence of staff.
Acted as first point of contact for visitors and guests to the secure floor. Consistently
displayed professionalism and tact.
CASA Irvine, California 2009
Present
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for abused and neglected children, to ensure they are not lost in the legal and
social service system. Volunteers remain with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home.
Volunteers complete 30+ hours of training. Selected Contributions:
Conduct independent investigations by reviewing pertinent documents and interviewing the
child, parents, social workers, foster parents, teachers, therapists, daycare providers and
other relevant persons to determine the facts and circumstances of the child's situation.
Provide written reports at every court hearing which include findings and recommendations.
The report documents the extent of the volunteer's investigation, lists each source of
information and includes sufficient facts to justify the recommendations.
Monitor implementation of case plans and court orders, checking to see that court ordered
services are implemented in a timely manner and that review hearings are held in
accordance with the law.
Ensure appropriate motions are filed on behalf of the child in order that the court can be
made aware of the changes in the child's circumstances and take appropriate actions.
Advocate for the child's interests in the community by bringing concerns regarding the
child's health, education and mental health to the appropriate professionals to ensure that
the child's needs in these areas are met.
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Professional Experience, Continued
SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco, 1995 1997
California
Community Service Learning Assistant
The Community Service Learning Program connects academic student learning to the notion of
social responsibility and meaningful service. Students are encouraged to engage in
philanthropic activities in education, health and poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Selected Contributions:
Partnered with the Community Service Director to assign students to meaningful service
learning programs that would foster a passion for local service.
THE BENICIA HERALD NEWSPAPER Benicia, California 1994 1995
Advertising Sales Representative
The Benicia Herald is a local newspaper publication currently in its 114th year, serving the Benicia community with the most
comprehensive and accurate community news. Selected Contributions:
Increased advertising revenue by helping clients to promote and market their products and
services through print opportunities.
Planned sales strategies which achieved monthly and annual advertising sales goals.
Analyzed data in order to identify and address market/community trends.
OMBUDSMAN ADOVCATE Benicia, California 1993 1995
The Ombudsman Advocate for the Institutionalized Elderly investigates allegations of abuse
and neglect of people age 60 and older, living in nursing homes and other long term healthcare
facilities.
Completed a 32 hour training program to become a certified Ombudsman Advocate
Complemented the investigative function of the Ombudsman’s Office by attempting to
resolve quality of care and quality of life issues as close to the bedside as possible, referring
complaints of abuse, neglect and exploitation for investigation.
Educational Experience
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
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