Administrative Assistant Service

Ashley Whalen

**** ********* ** ******* ***, Ca *5746 916-***-****

abiv6o@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS: Adobe Creative Suite CS3, Microsoft: Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint, Project, Publisher,

Word, Works, as well as initiating the

development of Facebook and Myspace websites. TGA License

(Tribal Gaming Association), AAA & Four

Diamond Hotel training and experience as well as TIPS

Training.

EXPERIENCE: Food & Beverage 2010

Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln, California

. Provide beverage service to guests on the casino floor in

designated work areas

. Process transactions and secure payment for food and

beverage sales

. Continuously observe and anticipate guests' needs in order

to fill any and all guest

opportunities

. Ensure that beverage service stations clean, organized, and

properly stocked

. Enhanced level of quality of service to our guests, high

degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.

Creative Manager / Marketing and Runway Instructor 2009 to

2010

Poised Image Studios & Unison Media Inc., Loomis, California

(4 Month Internship)

. Recruit, manage, train, mentor and coach all models (20

models)

. Market and pair models with suitable clients

. Develop and execute customer focused promotional campaigns

. Prepare press mailings and kits

. Present promotions concepts

. Design and develop social networking PowerPoint

presentations for Unison Media Group, Inc.

. Design and publish flyers for events

. Assists in the coordination and running of all events and

fashion shows

. Revamping the website: http://www.poisedimage.com

Tasting Bar 2009

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery, Wenatchee, WA

. Trained Sommelier

. Introduce and understand all aspects of the winery to

promote to customers

. Serve as a sommelier to the restaurant

. Coordinate all events set up and tear down as well as

smooth coordination throughout event

. Manage evening duties, POS, restock, and maintain the

personal image of the winery

. Sell the wine club to all customers who were visiting the

winery

Creative Director 2009

Public Relations Student Society of America

(PRSSA) Regional Conference,

Sacramento, California

. Created all promotional materials for the conference to

ensure a consistent message and maintain and promote the

positive image of the conference

. Promotional materials included business cards, flyers,

letterhead, name tags, pamphlets, programs, website logos

and graphics, as well as website photographer

. Actively collaborated with website designer on layout and

content

. Website and photo gallery at:

http://www.goldenpr.org

Ashley Whalen

8460 Grosvenor Ct Granite Bay, Ca 95746 916-***-****

abiv6o@r.postjobfree.com

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Server/ Trainer, 2007 to 2009

Chili's Grill & Bar, Roseville, California

. Ensure that all guests are greeted in a timely, friendly,

and professional manner. Ensure all service standards are

complied with as described in the server training manual

. Greet all guests

. Suggestive selling, and up selling techniques

. Responsible for running food to tables

. Proper cash handling and room post procedures

Empire Events Center, Promotions Assistant, Sacramento, California

Social Night Club, Promotions Assistant,

Sacramento, California

Sandbar Night Club, Promotions Director,

Citrus Heights, California 2007 to 2009

. Please note I worked for all three night clubs

simultaneously. They are three separate entities with

multiple owners, and have one owner in common

. Special events point of contact for club guests and

celebrities to coordinate their logistics needs and

maintain a positive image of the night club owners

. Logistics and special events contact for:

Everclear, alternative rock band

Mike Brown, UFC Fighter

Chuck Liddell, UFC Fighter

Bridget Marquardt, House Bunny

Dirt Nasty, metal/rock band

Girls Gone Wild Bus Tour

Foamalicious

. Prepare press mailing and kits

. Research new business

. Recruit, hire and manage club promoters (40 employees)

. Develop a budget, manage payroll and handle nightly payouts

to club promoters

. Manage security and bouncer personnel

. Mentor and coach employees

. Schedule and conduct promoters and security personnel

meetings nightly

. Create and implement an email database to notify customers

of upcoming events

. Initiate the creation of Myspace and Facebook websites

. Manage VIP booths and client lists to ensure a positive

customer experience

. Communicate, enforce, and make final judgment calls on

customer dress code guidelines

. Actively maintain the clubs positive image by being

engaging to customers and VIPs by recognizing birthdays and

special celebrations along with promoting the total

customer experience

. Assist in the coordination and running of nightly events

and contests

. Coordinate events with the assigned DJ to ensure smooth

musical transitions

. Ensure bar stock levels were maintained

. Perform bartending duties at the body shot bar, shooters

station, tequila counter, and beer pong when needed

. Keep the customers wanting to return

. Websites at:

http://www.empireeventscenter.com

http://www.myspace.com/nightclubsocial

http://www.sacsandbar.com

Ashley Whalen

8460 Grosvenor Ct Granite Bay, Ca 95746 916-***-****

abiv6o@r.postjobfree.com

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Administrative Assistant, 2007 to 2008

ECORP Consultants, Rocklin, California

. Filing

. Taking heavy phone calls

. tracking fed ex and ups orders

. Placing customer orders

. Greeting clients and customers

. Maintaining a positive image of the company

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in

Public Relations, May 2009

California State University, Sacramento

Academic Standing: Dean's List

Gamma Phi Beta sorority: Currently an active

alumna, Formal Chair Spring 2009

Creative Director, Public Relations Student

Society of America Regional Conference

Associates of Arts in Liberal Studies and in

Social Studies May 2006

Sierra College

Academic Standing: President's List and Dean's List

Academic Athletic Award for highest GPA of all athletes at the

College/ may 2006

Team Captain, Women's Swimming & Diving

Team Record Holder, Women's Swimming &

Diving

University of California Santa Barbara June

2006 to June 2007

Area of Study: Communications and Public Relations

Member of UCSB Women's Swimming & Diving

Team

PROFESSIONAL

ASSOCIATIONS: PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America), Active

Member, 2009- Creative Director

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