Jacques Point du Jour
***-** ***** ****** ******, NY 11429 202-***-**** **.***********@*****.***
Bright and dependable administrative professional with an extensive track record of achieving any task assigned, with thorough execution and enthusiasm. Proven ability to multitask on a day to day basis, with the ability to not only act in a reactionary mode, but also with prior preparedness. Excellent capacity to organize, streamline, and evolve with a role as demands change. Often referred to as ‘Jacques of All Trades’ because of the uncanny skill to do anything and everything that has been asked, extremely focused and with an acute attention to detail.
Computer Skills
MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Outlook
LexisNexis Interaction, Salsa, Concur, Tenrox, GoToMeeting, WebEx, QuickBooks, Class (SMARTlink), Kronos Workforce, Active Citizen Request (ACR) Citrix Metaframe, E-coordinator
Social Media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Experience
JR’s Bar -Washington, DC August 2017- December 2017
Doorman
Verifying identity presented by customers for entry
Ensuring the bar is compliant in liquor license/ABRA standards (no beverages are to be consumed outside)
Ted’s Bulletin -Washington, DC October 2016- April 2017
Server
Meeting all customer needs, and creating a memorable dining experience
Maintaining order accuracy for multiple parties at once, as well as providing support to other team members in the front and back of house
Multitasking, attention to detail, time management, customer service, communication, working beyond language barriers
The Franklin Forum- Washington, DC March 2016- August 2016
**company closed
Executive Assistant/Scheduler to the President
Successfully managed and maintained the President’s schedule
In charge of booking travel, lodging, ground transportation for the President, outside consultants, and company staff
Responsible for tracking company credit card usage, along with receipts, reconciling prior to accounting submission
Tracked event expenses, ensuring budget was never exceeded, leading to a surplus during the quarter
Compiling and tracking staff data (including TSA pre-check/global entry, frequent traveler numbers)
Effectively located event spaces, logistics of set up, subsequent reception space, printing materials, securing all supplies
Liaising with Chief of Staff and schedulers on political teams to coordinate one on one media training sessions with the President and politicians
Managed firm PAC (501 c-4) work and required In-Kind notifications to meet limits set by Federal Election Commission
Approving chief of staff, scheduler, point of contact lists for Congress while ensuring accuracy and data integrity
National Center for Transgender Equality- Washington, DC December 2015- February 2016
Operations Manager (Contracted)
Onboard new staff and interns, ensure compliance with human resources rules and policies, and provide upper management with other general HR assistance as needed
Track employee benefits and work with outside benefits vendors. Assist staff with navigating benefits
Coordinate NCTE internship program including: recruiting, coordinating hiring process and work schedules
Administrator for Microsoft system; managing credentials, logins, email, distribution list access, keycard access, printer mapping
Supervising Executive Assistant tasked with coordinating the Executive Director’s speaking engagements and calendar
Worked alongside Development Director and Executive Assistant in the Salsa database to track donors, and provide year-end tax documents
Maintaining office supplies, furniture, equipment, and other items to ensure a smoothly operating office
Serve as point of contact for building management and vendors
First line troubleshooting for technology issues, contract with IT support consultants, and work with ISP and other providers where necessary
Sort and respond to incoming email and mail or route to appropriate staff, provide secondary coverage for phone
Manage financial tasks: credit card reconciliations, check requests, and travel expense reports
Process income and expenses for bookkeeper and create financial reports for internal and external use
Work with bookkeeper to ensure payroll is processed in a timely fashion
FitzGibbon Media Inc- Washington, DC November 2015- December 2015
**company closed
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
When provided with limited information and three weeks, successfully planned logistics for the firm wide retreat; including travel, lodging, meeting spaces, catering, ground transportation, meals, team excursions)
Implemented new standards for tracking staff travel data forTSA pre-check/global entry, frequent traveler numbers
Initiated firm wide protocol for ordering supplies
Maintaining the schedule and appointments for the President and Managing Principal
Coordinate with property management for issues within the suite
Began working on an initiative to change the narrative regarding people of color in the media, specifically women pitching new stories with the goal of uplifting marginalized people
Handled all daily office operations
Ordering office supplies, food, hardware and software
The Brattle Group- Washington, DC November 2013- November 2015
Administrative Assistant
Running multi-line phone system, tracking daily attendance, receiving and distributing mail, greeting visitors, preparing mail/e-mail correspondence, monitor conference room calendars, availability, and modifications
Processed expense reports for consulting staff and principals in the determined timeline
Assigning work spaces for visitors, update the office floor plan as changes occur
Managed and maintained the SmartBenefits program for the office tracking usage, troubleshooting issues, ensuring submission to meet WMATA deadlines for each month
Executed flawless arrangements for travel, including consulting and principal staff, comprised of airfare, hotel, ground transportation, restaurant reservations
Managing FedEx shipments between offices as well as external recipients
Reviewed and edited, and created engagement letters, project start forms, and proposals
Data entry via excel, graph/model creation related to projects, creation of PowerPoint slides
InterAction champion for the Washington, DC office which entailed advanced skills within database, including custom report creation, marketing cleanup initiatives and database maintenance
Proofreading and editing expert reports, completing any necessary errata on testimony
Researching clients, conferences, panelists and compiling findings as requested
Coordinated resources to provide seamless support as backup for team during vacation and other absences
J Crew- Washington,DC/New York, NY August 2011- July 2013
Very Personal Stylist
Styling clients and walk in customers according to their needs, or desired event
Encyclopedic product knowledge of the company and partner brands; special focus on fit, color options, production timeline, availability, tailoring expert in menswear
Lead seller weekly, extremely driven in exceeding sales goals, generating client appointments
Successfully organized and planned special events to drive in traffic and promote new collections
MNCPPC- Riverdale, MD October 2007- March 2011
Lead Help Desk/Rec Class Instructor V
Successfully provided support and solutions for internal and external clients
Handled a 150-250 per day email pipeline, assigning emails to staff depending on priority
Taught staff steps of troubleshooting issues including peripherals, Kronos, Class software
Front desk user support in reading and interpreting financial data
Responsible for updating manuals and how-to guides for daily processes performed county-wide
Instructing new users on operating the database for sales, registrations, course creation, POS systems
Creating activities and fees for end-users in the field to create courses
Permitting of recreational Park facilities
Overflow management from other departments within the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Education:
University of Hartford- West Hartford, CT August 2004-January 2007
Business- Marketing
Paint Branch High School- Burtonsville, MD September 2000- June 2004
General Studies