Crystal's InformationLocation: Stamford, CTTitle: Office ManagerExperience: 12+ yearsWork Types:

Willing to Relocate: YesWilling to Travel: Few times a yearCareer Level: ManagerWork Status: U.S. CitizenMember Since: 2010-08-30 Helpful Links

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CRYSTAL J. BONDAR

92 GROVE ST., APT. D1 STAMFORD, abo5kh@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dynamic, entrepreneurial business and marketing professional with extensive experience in both complex managerial and support roles. Diverse industry experience within Consumer Products, Hospitality and Manufacturing arenas. Particular strength in developing, presenting and implementing marketing initiatives which achieve highest profit potential for new and established companies. Creative techniques including promotions, direct mail, brochures, newsletters and special events; outstanding customer service and contract negotiations skills; excellent, persuasive communicator. Competent and resourceful in issue resolution. Self-motivated and team-oriented, with an ability to inspire top performances from colleagues. Formal training in Communications, Graphic Design and Marketing; proficient on both PC and Mac platforms; natural affinity for new technologies. Consummate professional with track record of integrity and dependability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Persuasive Marketing

Graphic Design

Contract Negotiations

Client Base Identification

P & L Analysis

Creative/Effective Sales

Purchasing

General Accounting

Motivational Leadership

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As President and Owner of consumer/spa related business, developed marketing initiatives to prospect and develop a 3000+ regular client base in under two years; handled all design and implementation responsibilities associated with marketing/advertising programs, as well as overall accountability for total scope of company operations including Administrative Management, Hiring and Training, Accounting, P & L, Purchasing and Customer Service;

As Marketing Coordinator and Office Manager for construction supply wholesaler, successfully serviced a client base of over 1200 accounts; increased sales numbers through creative direct marketing strategies.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Rubino Brothers Inc., CT 2006 - present

Rubino Brothers, Inc., established in 1900, is a privately owned scrap metals/iron wholesaler and recycling resource. It is recognized as one of the largest, most modern processors in the northeast.

Office Manager, Scale House

Responsible for daily administrative operations associated with the Scale House division of recycling wholesaler. Extensive customer relations with international client base comprised of both public and private sellers. Additional duties include but not limited to creating all department correspondences; identifying metals for appropriate market value payout; preparing weigh tickets and bills of lading for overseas shipping; and measuring exact vessel weight for import/export transport of scrap metals.

Westside Supply Company, CT 2004 - 2005

Westside Supply was a privately held construction materials provider with an estimated 1200 client base.

Marketing Coordinator/Office Manager

Dual role creating marketing and advertising directives as well as overseeing full cycle office administration procedures. As Marketing Coordinator, developed and designed strategic initiatives including direct mail, promotions and flyers, improving customer service record and increasing sales by 50%. Among key accomplishments during tenure was the research for and implementation of company's first employee handbook. Office management responsibilities included for company communications, scheduling, procurement and calendar management as well A/R, A/P and Payroll.

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Mac and PC platforms; MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/Access/PowerPoint); Aldus PageMaker; Photoshop, InDesign.

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

For Solar Zone Tanning Salon:

Awarded “Member of the Month,” Tanning Trends Magazine, 1997, during first year in business;

Listed in “Industry Top 250 Salons,” Looking Fit Magazine, 2001 and 2003;

Listed in “Industry Top 100 Salons,” Looking Fit Magazine, 2000

EDUCATION

Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Canada - Associate of Arts, Graphic Design/Marketing

Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Stratford, CT - Communications

Suntanning Education Association (SAE) - Suntanning Certification Training

Pellicci's Restaurant, CT 2003 - 2006

Pellicci's Restaurant, a has provided Fairfield County with exceptional in-house dining and large scale party/catering services for over sixty years.

Bar Manager/Marketing Assistant

Responsible for inventory control of bar/beverage area; interfaced and negotiated contracts with vendors/suppliers, discerning best choices based on customer response. Managed and trained junior bar/beverage staff. Designed and generated marketing materials in support of special events and promotions yielding improved customer satisfaction and dramatic increase in sales revenue.

Crystal Solar Industry, LLC/dba Solar Zone Tanning Salon, CT, 1996 - 2003

Solar Zone Tanning Salon provided complete tanning salon services and spa quality products to the greater Stamford area.

President and Owner

Successfully opened and operated start-up tanning salon/spa in one of Fairfield County's most affluent regions. Created and managed marketing and advertising strategies such as special promotions and events, flyers, newsletters and brochures resulting in increased sales and a client base of over 3000 regular customers in under two years. Accountable for long-range planning, P & L, cost control, general accounting/bookkeeping, hiring, training, scheduling, inventory procurement, vendor relations and contract negotiations. Trained and supervised 16 employees, ensuring all received appropriate certification. Designed salon interior as well as artwork for counter Points of Sale and window displays.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Freelance Caterer, Fairfield County, CT 2004 - present

Assist well-known, luxury catering companies as well as prestige country club food and beverage divisions with engagements from casual parties to black tie events for highly demanding clientele. Perform kitchen preparation, bar set-up, food and beverage serving and end-of-party clean-up. Also train and manage junior staff. Companies include Aux Delices Catering (Darien and Greenwich, CT), Plum Fine Foods Catering (Cos Cob, CT), Marcia Selden Catering ( CT), Michael's Catering (Danbury, CT), Tokeneke Country Club (Darien, CT) and Stanwich Country Club (Greenwich, CT).

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