Sales Assistant
Resume:
Kellie Linn Rucker
************@*******.***
Offers a wide spectrum of skill sets and years of knowledge gained via hands-on employment,
international travel and practical life experiences. Of excellent health, abundant personality and
enthusiasm, complimenting a stellar work ethic that provides a valuable, energetic force in the
workplace.
Approach to work and life in general is to observe, learn, absorb, and apply, while remaining
respectful to the superiors and team goals. Creative thinking, common sense, highly effective
verbal and written communication and problem-solving talents allow Kellie to work
autonomously, or as a manager and delegator. In either capacity, the focus is the task at hand and
the broader responsibilities of the position.
UNIQUE SKILLS:
• Foreign Languages; French, Italian, Spanish.
• Hospitality/Accommodations/Specialized activity coordination
• Culinary/Catering – fine dining and beverage service
• Sales and Customer/Client Relations
• Marketing/outreach using effective presentations, communication, follow-through
• Executive/Personal Assistant/administrative services
• Contract negotiation and review
• Event/trade show conceptualization, planning, implementation and management
• Accomplished musician, singer/songwriter/tour management
• Lifelong equestrian
Kellie Linn Rucker
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012 to Present - Business Development Administrator
For film and television Music Composer - Paramount Studios,
Develop and implement marketing strategies via outreach to major producers, corporate
sponsorship for events and creative endeavors, submissions to film festivals, film and TV
awards, panels, etc. to generate and build business for composer. Manage and strategize
company’s development of TV show featuring prominent music industry professionals for
purposes of sales and distribution worldwide.
Part Time/On call Server/Chef Assistant - Host Helpers, Los Angeles”
“A-list Roster” at well-established CA catering company
4/2007 to 7/2012 - Worldwide Musician/Performer
Lived and toured in Europe successfully performing in fifteen foreign countries. Self-managed
and financed, using skills that are transferrable to any conventional business. Required expert
time/money management, contract negotiation, marketing and public relations, extensive
logistical advance work, travel planning, production and support for live performances. Using
resourceful problem-solving business savvy and people management this experience required
learning languages and working within various international business practices. In short
organization, resilience, confidence, and attention to detail were needed to meet goals, ultimately
exceeded expectations.
3/2006 – 6/2007 English Language Teacher and Consultant – PRIVATE
6/2004 – 12/2005 Housing and Student Affairs Dir/Event Coordinator/Teacher
The Language Academy - Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Teach conversational English to foreign students using improvisational and traditional methods
and materials. Specialty in pronunciation, creative writing, storytelling, role-play and outings as
teaching aids.
Inspect, negotiate and secure quality housing (hotel/apartment/host families) for foreign students
in U.S. attending large, reputable language school. Outreach and marketing, booking and
negotiation for incoming Summer groups of 300 foreign students and individuals. Liaison
between hosts/students/group leaders requiring exceptional diplomatic and communication skills
handling personal and housing issues. Extensive event and activity coordination involving strong
conceptualization and implementation, budgetary management, organizational skills and follow-
through.
Kellie Linn Rucker
WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
9/2003 – 6/2004 Assistant to President
Culinary Fusion - Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Assist president of yacht crew agency specializing in chef placement aboard internationally
registered mega-yachts. Assist in event production from catering to music and all related
logistical details. Customer/crew liaison, occasionally with French/Italian speaking owners and
crew.
11/2002- 8/2003 Assistant to President
Luxury Yacht Group - Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Assistant to President/Crew Placement - Yacht Charter/Sales
Yacht Charter Assistant to President (charter, sales, management, crew placement). Sell yacht
charters, liaise with clients, brokers, captains, chefs. Determine client 's specific needs regarding
menu, destination, activities, and recreational equipment. Contract administration, specialized
crew placement. Create and maintain listings of yachts for charter, write sales synopsis’ based on
technical specs and desirable features of yachts. Coordinate travel for President and crew, ISM
(International Safety Management), Interaction with Cayman Islands Registry, Yacht Surveyors,
Charitable Organizations and Yacht Security companies. Coordinate events, assist President in
day-to-day activities. Plan and oversee large, high-end gala event aboard mega yacht Bart
Roberts.; locate and negotiate talent contracts, manage all details and crew.
7/2001 - 10/2002 Assistant to Vice President of Production
Electronic Arts, Inc. - Redwood City, CA.
- Developer/Technical for unique online game experience
Support VP, Executive Producer, Technical Director and Technical teams at Worldwide Internet
Gaming company. Event planning - venue selection, menu and supervision, contract negotiation,
budget tracking. Manage incoming technical personnel contracts, equipment and IT
requirements. Work with PR team on high-level press meetings, extensive international and
domestic travel, heavy meeting schedules for all execs and their teams. Maintain confidential
financials and expenser reporting. Receive and maintain graphics, utilize PhotoShop editing and
creation of PowerPoint presentations. Maintain scheduling of conference rooms, video and
teleconference meetings. Entertainment Committee volunteer.
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