Amanda Eastman
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Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Top assistant manager of two years looking for a position where daily
office operations and efficient organization would be needed. Well versed
in the areas of marketing and maintaining accounts, operating a business,
training and developing employees, and customer service. Over three years
experience in a fast-paced environment with a great ability to multi-task,
handle several projects at one time, and overcome difficult situations.
Professional Experience
Wedding/Event Planning, Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Area
< Newsong Senior Banquet (June 2006)-Approx 250 guests. Assisted event
coordinator in planning event and layout; designed and created d cor;
coordinated the catering for the entire evening.
< Wedding Reception (October 2008)-200 guests. Planned, designed, and
set up reception myself. Created table design and d cor for the
ceremony and reception; created seating arrangements and place cards;
coordinated with the florist.
< Exodus3LA "Life & Laughter" Benefit (September 11, 2010)-150 guests.
Scheduling/event coordinator; created and managed teams for specific
booths (food, raffle, set up crew, security)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Santa Clarita/Antelope Valley, Ca.
2007-2010
Became an assistant manager for this Fortune 500 Company within 11 months
from start date. Awarded for top sales and customer service performance
several months in a row.
Assistant Manger (2008-2010)
< Multitasking-answered several phones while helping customers, making
reservations, handling customer issues, managing files, and
preparing/closing contracts
< Created schedules/calendars for manager and employees; created business
portfolios, tracking daily/weekly/monthly/yearly performance; office
organization and filing systems for branch manager
< Marketing/Account management (maintained relationships of existing
accounts) and created marketing plans to generate new business
< Ran front end of the business by managing daily operations, maintaining
the fleet, and taking care of customers (proactive approach vs. reactive
approach)
< Rated highest percentile in customer service, top of the region each
month
< Employee development-taught and trained employees to achieve higher
levels in their career through better sales and service
< Receivables/collections; managed income statement; created a budget for
costs and expenses
< Top sales performance (top 14 of 300+ employees in the region for 10
months consecutively); increase in gross income (avg. $150,000 vs.
$99,000 per month, over 6 month period)
< 53+ hours per week; dedication to quality work
Arden B., Newport Beach, Ca.
2006-2007
Women's retail paid internship from Fashion Island. Assistant to the floor
manager and handled all customer relations.
< Assisted floor/store manager in sales and customer service
< Merchandising and visuals; designed floor layouts/mannequin designs
< Cashier; bank and budgeter; auditor/risk management experience
Americorps, Tustin, Ca.
2004-2005
After-school enrichment program for K-5 students.
< Created curriculums; taught material while managing 20-25 students at a
time.
< Worked with Cal State Fullerton and Campfire USA to complete 1,500 of
service
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Education
University of California Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Social Science (Psychology), 2007
Minor in Education
Skills/Volunteer Activities
Event Planning and Dessert Catering . Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel,
PowerPoint . 45+ wpm . Exodus 3LA Church Public Relations
E3LA Praise Team . Kidworks after school tutoring center in Santa Ana,
Ca . Certified tutor through ThinkTogether .