Jennifer L. LaCroix
Patterson, LA 70392
Cell: 262-***-****
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Administrative support professional looking to offer multi-faceted
office management skills and well versed in Microsoft Office programs.
Motivated and well organized planner and problem solver who readily
adapts to change, works well independently or in a team environment.
Consistently exceeds expectations and deadline requirements without
compromising quality.
KEY SKILLS
Office Office Management Spreadsheets/Reports Front-Desk Reception
Skills: Records Management Event Management Executive Support
Database Administration Calendaring Travel Coordination
Inventory
Computer MS Word MS Outlook MS Publisher
Skills: MS Excel Windows Adobe
MS PowerPoint Mac OS
EXPERIENCE
Kohl's Department Stores Corporate Office
Sourcing Assistant
Menomonee Falls, WI 12/2009-
06/2010
Handled multi-faceted clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, spreadsheet
management, pivot charts, filing, records management) as the assistant
to the Sourcing Department Manager at Kohl's. Coordinated schedules,
maintained database and ensured the delivery of premium service to new
vendors. Quickly became a trusted assistant known for "can-do"
attitude, flexibility and high-quality work/ethic.
Highlights:
. Assisted in creation and research for the Weekly Sourcing
Update, a weekly six page newsletter delivered to the Product
VP's and CEO of Kohl's. Information was confidential and
crucial to effectively calculating costs of materials (e.g.
cotton, polyester, spandex, rayon, oil, gas, and metals) as well
as world events.
. Coordinated the semiannual vendor fair hosting 58 vendors from
around the world in a weeklong event. Projects included data
charts featuring last three years order and cost history and
matrices of vendors by department.
. Consistently stayed ahead of task without supervision.
Michaels Arts & Crafts Sales
Associate
Brookfield, WI 07/2009-
02/2010
. Self Starter, completed daily assignments within company
deadlines and standards, maintained and implemented company
floor displays and layouts, assisted fellow associates,
answering phones, back up cashier, and customer service related
tasks.
From Hair On Inc.
Cosmetologist/Assistant
Brookfield, WI 07/2003-
11/2009
. Communicated effectively with multiple clientele to resolve
billing and account related discrepancies. Established strong
relationships to gain support and effectively achieve results.
. Assisted/coordinated and organized multi entity fashion shows
and pageants including fitting, styling, casting, and execution
for quarterly fashion shows including assistance in local Miss
USA and Miss America pageants.
EDUCATION
UW-Waukesha
Relevant Courses: Internet Applications, Introduction to Business
Administration, Micro Economics, Keyboarding and Document Formatting, Calculus
and Applications, Professional Office Procedures
Waukesha County Technical College
Honors Graduate May 2005, state certified cosmetologist November 2005