CATHERINE SPENCE
Plano, TX 75024
*********.********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: A career in Pharmaceutical sales which allows me to utilize my
most impressive skills and creative abilities, to gain experience in the
industry, and one that meets my immediate financial needs while providing
long-term growth potential.
QUALIFICATIONS
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Photoshop
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
. Ability to work well with others, multi-task, meet deadlines, and
adapt quickly to any work environment
. Detail-oriented
. Independent, self-motivated worker requiring minimal supervision
. Outstanding presentation and leadership skills
. Enthusiastic and positive attitude
EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 2005
EMPLOYMENT
Akopia Consulting, LLC (formerly Debt Relief of America, Inc.) -
Dallas, TX
June 2009-Present: Executive Administrative Assistant/Office
Manager/HR Liaison Direct assistant to the
President/CFO, human resources liaison for Administaff
(outsourced HR company), and office manager. Primary company contact for
all outsourced vendors. Responsible for all technical
and HR-related issues. Conducted new-hire orientation,
processed all new-hire and termination paperwork, handled
new-hire phone and computer set up, and processed payroll. Drafted company
responses for Better Business Bureau complaints.
Handled various administrative duties as well as
special projects on an executive level, which have aided in further
development of communication, problem-solving, time-management,
and multi- tasking skills.
March 2007-June 2009: Administrative Assistant/Special Projects
Various administrative duties including reports and special
projects for the President/CFO and Administrative Assistant
to the President and Executive Assistant provided
experience in a fast-paced work environment, while
enhancing essential business skills.
Debt Relief of America, Inc. - Dallas, TX
December 2005-March 2007: Sales Support Manager/Team Leader
Support of large debt-settlement sales team and supervision
of sales support team aided in development of communication
and time-management skills, multi-tasking under pressure,
and enhanced leadership capabilities.
Frito-Lay, Inc. - Plano, TX
Summer 2004: Consumer Affairs Representative
Customer service and secretarial duties aided in
development of essential organization and communication
skills, as well as real-world experience in a fast-paced,
large corporate environment.
REFERENCES
. Sam Rhodes, President/CFO, Akopia Consulting, LLC - 214-***-****
. Tim Klund, President, Pro Sports Connection (former VP of Sales,
Debt Relief of America) - 817-***-****
. Angela Evans, family friend - 214-***-****