Donna Kelly
Union Beach, NJ 07735 ***************@*****.***
Sales Assistant ● Marketing Assistant
Summary of Qualifications
• Dedicated, detail-oriented professional with 20 years experience encompassing a variety of areas
including corporate and special event planning, project management, sales, and day-to-day operations.
• Experienced at establishing priorities, handling multiple projects simultaneously, and performing well
under pressure with a proven ability to complete assignments independently and as a cooperative team member.
• Strong written and verbal skills; adept at interfacing at all levels and of maintaining strong client
relations.
Professional Experience
CMX, (Formerly Schoor DePalma), Manalapan, NJ 1985 – Present
One of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firms based in New Jersey
An integral and trusted member of the Executive Support Staff I have been exposed to all aspects of business for 20+
years. Able to step-in to unfamiliar department and organize the day-to-day operations as well as special projects; an
accomplished administrator managing various tasks with all levels of management.
Executive Sales Assistant Marketing Department 1992-Present
• Plan and manage regional trade shows, conferences, and corporate events
• Develop, schedule and coordinate project plans including an annual charity golf outings
and special community events to build corporate awareness and benefit non-profit organizations
• Maintain corporate company calendar for all company events
• Assistant to seven sales team members with all administrative duties (i.e. calendar, travel
plans, conference call, etc.)
• Handled monthly Expense Reporting for team members using Excel
• Tracked Department Budget by examining monthly financials
• Coordinate with outside vendor regarding materials to be shipped to show
• Coordinate with tradeshow captain regarding booth coverage
• Ordering of all furniture requirements needed during show
Database Administrator 1992-Present
• Created and managed a comprehensive database of all local elected officials of New
Jersey’s 566 municipalities
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies maintaining an exceptionally high degree of accuracy
• Manage, maintain, and update a 6,500-name database for company’s internal mailing list
• Conduct extensive database-mining ensuring proper audience-reach for specific corporate
information
Systems Administrator 1985-1992
• Managed a Wang OIS 140 system; developed and implemented system procedures for
support staff
• Provided training to all personnel in system applications and maintenance
• Supervised five employees, on a daily basis, in the company’s centralized Word
Processing Department
Additional Expertise
Licensed Real Estate Sales Representative 2002 – Present
ERA ADVANTAGE, Keyport, NJ
• Assess customers’ needs; recommend appropriate properties; act as a liaison between
buyers and sellers
• Conduct price negotiations; interface with attorneys and other realtors to coordinate and
expedite closings
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and advertising campaigns to generate
interest for listed properties
Education and Licensure
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft NJ – Certificate in Event & Meeting Planning Obtained 2004
Licensed New Jersey Realtor Obtained 2002
Notary Public of New Jersey
Technical Skills
Proficient in MicroSoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and many other software applications.