Darina W. Beasley
P.O. Box ****,
Cullman, AL ***56
*************@*****.***
Business Management . Administration . Accounting . Organization
Skills .
Technical Proficiency in Computers and Audio-Video Production .
Client Involvement . Public Affairs Specialist . Professional and
Technical Writing
Seasoned office manager, business manager, executive assistant,
support specialist, marketing and public affairs specialist with
experience across diversified industries. Strong computer literacy
with a proven track record of mastering major computer applications
and juggling a multitude of complex work assignments to meet the
demands all deadlines. Interact effectively with executives, VIPs,
co-workers, clients, customer, management, and government
dignitaries.
KEY CREDENTIALS
. Office Manager
. Executive Support
. Bookkeeper
. Meeting Coordination, Facility Reservations and Video
Conferencing for Multiple Offices
. Special Event Coordination & Management
. Executive Travel & Itinerary Arrangements
. Correspondence & Presentations
. Critical Problem Solving
. Advanced Call Screening
. Human Resources
. Confidential Records Management
. Meeting Minutes
. Provide Technical Support to Legal Secretaries and Management
. Direct Mail Campaigns
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
Software
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, CRM InterAction Steward,
Marketing Technology, Newsletter Management, Website Updates and Data
Entry, Photoshop, Adobe Audition, CorelDraw, Internet Research, Adobe
Captivate, Adobe Premier Pro, QuickBooks, Timberline
EXPERIENCE CHRONICLE
BRADLELY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP 2007-2010
Executive Assistant to the Firm Administrator, (Restructuring of
Administration Office)
Also CRM InterAction Database Steward and Marketing Technology
Assistant
Multi-faceted role providing administrative support to the firm
administrator and management team. Coordinate travel itineraries,
special events, conferences and presentations, complex spreadsheets,
meeting planning, meeting minutes, handle highly confidential
documents and prepare materials for partners and the firm board. Also
provide support as needed to marketing in the form of InterAction CRM
database and complex reports as required, work on a variety of
confidential projects for different departments and attorneys which
were not public knowledge until months later. Provided lead support
on major merger with another law firm. Also performed website update
as well as technical writing and editing. PowerPoint Productions,
special events liaison.
NELSON CONTRACTING 1995-2004
Office Manager/Bookkeeper/Project Coordinator
Oversee all office operations of a dynamic custom home builder and
light commercial construction firm, draft professional
correspondence, bookkeeper, contract management, project
coordination, billing, account payable, accounts receivable, tax
filing, workers compensation coordinator, benefits coordinator,
Windows network administrator (managed network, peripherals, and
software), marketing of business (design brochures, client packages,
construction binder and photograph jobs from beginning to end
display, designed and oversee building of booths for home shows,
produced marketing video)
JEM PROPERTIES (partnership including owner of Nelson Contracting)
1995-1999
Property Manager
Serviced 43 apartments and 125 homes, marketed property, screened
potential tenants, handled repairs and work orders, conducted
property inspections monthly, managed cash flows and financial
reports for properties, resolved tenant enquiries.
BAKER PRODUCTIONS, INC. 1989-1994
Audio-Video Production Specialist and Business Manager for Music
Store
Re-organized and managed the business affairs for music store
including sales reports, inventory, purchasing, rentals and developed
documents and implemented procedures to ensure accurate accounting
and proper identification of products and services. Sound engineer in
charge of recording sessions, videographer at sporting events,
weddings, plays, commercials, editing and final production of video.
Website design. Ensure client's expectations were met. Worked as the
technical director during live morning shows at CATV-2, a local cable
access channel from 1990-1992.
TEMPORARY and SHORT TERM ASSIGNMENTS 1984-1995
. WIAT-TV 42, Journalism Intern. New writer, camera operator,
editor, on-scene reporter.
. Agape, Inc., Praise and Worship Leader, Bible School
Administrator.
. Lakota Management Group, Public Relations Coordinator. Designed
promotional materials and schedule performing music groups into
events. Worked on a per diem basis.
. Ruth Duncan Ministries, Artist Manager. Scheduling of
performances, negotiation of contracts, business and financial
manager, coordinate recording of albums.
. Cullman Parks and Recreation, Program Manager Assistant, help
coordinate schedule for sporting events, classes taught at the
Cullman Civic Center, and management of building facilities during
weekend events including music concerts, proms, dances, pageants,
etc.
MEMBERSHIPS
Delta Mu Delta, National Academic Honor Society for Business
Administration
ASTD (American Society for Training and Development)
EDUCATION
University of North Alabama, B.S. in Business Administration, 3.75
GPA, 2006
University of North Alabama, Studied Broadcast Journalism, 2004-2006
Agape Bible Institute, Diploma of Biblical Studies, 1993-1995,
Valedictorian
Wallace State Community College, A.S. in Business Administration,
1990
Wallace State Community College, A.S. in Music, 3.75 GPA, 1985