Sales Administrative Assistant

PENNY MARINOS

**** ********* ( Troy, MI ***** 248-***-**** (

abl9uj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Capable Executive Assistant with extensive experience in

administrative roles

. Organized and detail-oriented with demonstrated project coordination

skills. Practiced in prioritizing and managing skills. Effective at

balancing the competing demands of multiple projects

. Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to develop rapport with

others while building trust

. Versatile and resourceful - willing to do whatever is necessary to get

the job done to complete goals and meet deadlines

. Polished and professional, yet warm and accommodating

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ward's Automotive - Southfield, MI - December, 2007 - May, 2009 -

Sales/Marketing Assistant

Since 1934 Ward's Automotive has been the pioneer in providing automotive

data to suppliers, financial institutions and automakers. I was accountable

for maintaining customer database files for Wardsauto.com subscriptions and

responsible for typing renewal contracts and establishing customer service

communications. My two-part position included selling classified

advertising for Ward's Dealer Business and Ward's AutoWorld . I also sold

listings and increased sales for the annual Supplier Directory.

Anchor Bay Entertainment - Troy, MI - March, 2004 - July, 2006 - Executive

Assistant

As Executive Assistant of this nationwide DVD distribution corporation, I

provided effective administrative support to both the CEO & CFO. I

effectively handled administrative details such as maintaining calendars,

making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings and coordinating

conferences. Ordered all office supplies, managed ADT Security badge access

system and recognized as the 'go-to' person for a broad range of issues and

concerns. Managed all HR responsibilities including personnel files. The

building maintenance management was also my responsibility.

Administrative Leadership

. Wrote travel manual, trained staff on procedures and counseled

personnel on an ongoing basis

. Designed, planned & organized the 'Library' for DVD storage

. Developed and implemented office systems and procedures: order

requisitions & Library key

Project Coordination

. Successfully arranged numerous domestic & international conferences

for upward of 100 people to include site inspection, menu planning,

invitations, and gift selection

. Planned weekly staff lunches and on-going social events including

summer picnic and winter holiday event which included favors, game

ideas, decorations, menus, travel, and venue selection

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Optrex America - Plymouth, MI - April, 2002 - March, 2004 - Travel Manager

- Executive Assistant

Japanese based manufacturer of LCD components for automotive industry. I

conceptualized and developed a travel division exclusively for Optrex

Plymouth and its branches throughout US. I managed all travel matters,

booked domestic and international travel arrangements and handled

administrative responsibilities for the Japanese President and other top

executives of the company.

Administrative Leadership

. Wrote travel manual and trained staff of proper travel procedures

. Facilitated and conducted sales presentations

. Earned travel commissions thereby creating a profit center

. Illustrated with graphs how I increased profits by 20%

Project Coordination

. Facilitated charitable events

. Assisted in planning company holiday parties and social activities

Hamilton Miller Hudson & Fayne Travel Corporation - Southfield, MI -

January, 1985 - April, 2002 - Travel Manager - Administrative Assistant

Hamilton Miller Hudson & Fayne Travel is one of the largest retail travel

agencies in Michigan. I managed both the Leisure and Corporate Travel

Departments. In addition to managing the departments and booking domestic &

international travel, I recruited, trained and mentored staff. Eventually I

became an Independent Sales Agent where I benefited from my Sales &

Marketing skills to increase sales and become lead sales agent. I was

Administrative Assistant to the President of the company and other top

executives.

Outstanding Achievements

. Received 'Travel Agent Of The Year' award

. Wrote company newsletter 'The Bridge'

. Planned many company events such as the Chili Contest and Annual

Company Picnic

SKILLS

> Microsoft Office 2007 Vista: Power Point ( Excel (Word ( Outlook

> Advantage ( Act ( Crystal Reports ( Access ( QuickBooks ( Adobe

Acrobat ( PhotoShop

> Shorthand ( transcription ( Dictaphone ( excellent typist ( Internet

savvy ( Sabre

EDUCATION

> Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Suffield University -

Suffield, CT

> Oakland Community College - General Education - Royal Oak, MI

OTHER

City of Troy Cable Advisory Board ( Troy Citizens Academy ( National

Honor Society

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