*** * ***** *** #**** • Miami, Florida *****
Tel # 786-***-****
E-mail: ******.********@*****.***
michelle merlos
Summary
I am a motivated individual seeking a position with the advertising/marketing industry.
Possess a clear understanding of the basic interrelationship of all aspects of the
advertising. Detail oriented and well organized, a quick thinker, a creative and time-
critical problem solver. Effective team player with the skills it takes to communicate
effectively and interact with clients and co-workers.
Areas of Expertise
Advertisement Product and Service Sales Public
Relations
Market Research Organization and Planning Promotions
EDUCATION
BARRY UNIVERSITY
May 2009
Bachelor of Arts: Advertising
Miami, FL
Professional Experience
ATI Career Training Center March
2010 – Present
Admissions Representative
Doral, FL
• Facilitate admissions recruitment and registration process for the school.
• Perform heavy volume of outbound calls to prospective students.
• Schedule a minimum of 10 appointments daily.
• Conduct interviews using the GBS process and assist students with application
procedures.
• Determine whether the prospective student posses the education and
experience required to enroll and successfully complete the program.
Trimention Advertising Jan 2009 –
May 2009
Advertising assistant/Administrative assistant/Intern
Miami, FL
• Responsible for reviewing and proofreading advertisements in both English and
Spanish.
• Assist in the handling of various research projects.
• Responsible for new business development to potential new clients.
• Create and help assist organize various types of client binders.
• Assist with the overall improvement of current agency traffic procedures.
• Responsible for the organization of job & project folders.
Barry University Dec
2007 – May 2009
Alumni Relations/Event Coordinator/Intern
Miami Shores, FL
• Work with Alumni Relations to ensure coordination of volunteer efforts
and reunion planning remaining knowledgeable of alumni relations
programs, board of director activities and their interaction with annual
giving campaigns.
• Develop direct mail marketing and produced appeal brochures, parent newsletters and
alumni giving materials. Coordinated events for alumni and staff: phone
marathon, luncheons, student activities and formal dinners.
• Assisted with the creation of promotional material for fund raising including
brochures and newsletters using apple software programs.
• Build relations with external vendors to ensure the large-scale production
and procurement of materials/supplies: negotiated with vendors for party
rental equipment, hotels, food and beverage.
• Help sustain alumni relations annual budget.
Intel Corporation March 2006 –
Feb 2007
Logistic Tech
Miami, FL
• Managing shipments of Intel processing chips from China to various
manufacturing plants located in South America.
• Provide superior customer service and problem resolution to clients while
investigating delayed shipments.
• Maintained shipment logs in both Excel and internal database with detailed
information regarding all shipments.
• Managed and maintained all email and telephone inquiries regarding shipment
status.
Rapid Lien Verifications, Inc. July 2001 – Feb
2006
Office Manager Miami, FL
• Responsible for performing all phases of lien processing within established
guidelines. Including, researching account information, validating and
performing lien processing and client file creation.
• Followed up with various contacts to recover legal documentation required to
execute a release within established time frames and company service
expectations.
• Managed and organized internal calendars and schedule company meetings.
• Meet and greet various high-level clients, visitors and vendors.
• Responsible for processing account payable invoices and managed external
office vendor accounts.
• Assist with faxing & e-mailing documents, answering telephones and managing
messaging system; maintain an accurate, organized and efficient filing system.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
• Bilingual in both Spanish & English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Experienced in various Mac applications
• Proficient in all Internet and E-Mail applications
Excellent references furnished upon request.