Administrative Assistant Design
Resume:
Courtney Parsons
**** ***** **** ****** #***, Tulsa, OK 74136
*******@*****.***
Three years of experience in marketing for professional architectural
services and six years of administrative experience in various office
environments. Professional, team oriented and highly motivated individual
who excels in a fast paced environment and has the ability to manage
multiple projects. Displays strong communications skills and is a quick
learner.
EDUCATION
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Interpersonal
Organizational Communication
Lamba Pi Eta Member (Communications Honor Society)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOUGHERTY + DOUGHERTY ARCHITECTS, LLP, Costa Mesa, California
May 2007 - September 2010
Mid-sized architectural firm focusing on public projects including
municipal, K-12 and higher education facilities.
Marketing Coordinator
Worked as part of a team to acquire new projects for the firm through
various marketing campaigns and activities. Prepared marketing materials
some of which included: proposals, statement of qualifications, PowerPoint
presentations, presentation boards, design award submissions, leave behinds
and holiday cards. Extensive writing and editing of proposals, news
Maintained a database of all company contacts and organization of all
marketing materials both electronic and physical. Provided administrative
support including answering phones and filing.
Worked directly with firm owners and management team to identify and pursue
new market sectors.
Production and writing of e-newsletter.
Researched perspective clients, and the research and implementation of
"Green" program for the office.
Graphic design support including the re-design of proposal format
(transition to InDesign) and re-design of PowerPoint presentation format.
Maintained consistency of company brand/look across all marketing
materials.
Supported Project Managers in preparation of materials for client meetings
and construction administration documentation.
Booked travel arrangements and made reservations for conferences.
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS OFFICE, Costa Mesa, California
March 2006 - May 2007
Vanguard University is a private Christian university.
Assistant Inquiry Coordinator
Worked with the lead admissions coordinator on admissions campaigns.
Managed the inquiries that were received from interested students,
responded to questions and sent out information packets about the
university.
Administrative support, included answering phones, data entry, phone calls
to perspective students and filing.
Organized mailings for inquiring students.
Contacted perspective students to set up visits and answer questions
regarding the application process.
Guided tours of the campus for perspective students.
DUNCAN'S INTERIORS, Chino Hills, California
July 2004 - June 2005
Small interior design firm.
Interior Designer Assistant/Sales
Worked directly with the company owner/interior designer to assist on
projects. Office support included: answering phones, booking appointments,
communicating with contractors and filing.
Supported clients and floor plan design.
Selected materials and accessories for client review/approval.
Presented design concepts to clients.
Created quotes for projects with alternates.
SPLASH POOLS & CONSTRUCTION, INC. Chino Hills, California
June 2003 - December 2003 & 2009 - 2010
Swimming pool design and construction company.
Administrative Assistant (2003)
Front office administrative staff member, responsible for answering phones,
greeting walk-in clients, booking appointments, assisting clients with
questions/needs, copying and filing.
Graphic Design As Needed (2009-2010)
Provided graphic design services on an project-by-project basis. Projects
included: magazine full page ads, new letterhead and facsimile cover
sheets.
EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF
Windows and Mac Operating Systems
Adobe Creative Suite CS4 (InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Microsoft Project (Project Management Scheduling Software)
ShoreTel Phone Operating System
Vertical Response (Email Marketing)
Salesforce (CRM Software)
Intuit/Homestead Website Software
PHILANTHROPY
Canstruction Orange County Board Member, Design of Website
www.canstructionoc.org (2009-2010)
Canstruction Participating Team with Dougherty + Dougherty, Sponsorship
Coordinator (2009-2010)
Westminster School District & Girls Scouts of Orange County Career Day
(2010)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Marketing Professional Services
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