Kiara Jones
**** ***** *** ***. ***, Philadelphia, PA 19128
267-***-**** (m)
*********.**@*****.***
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
●Penn State University, Bachelor of Humanities, Communications May 2013
●EventTrix, Certificate, Event and Hospitality Management, April 2015
●American Advertising Services, 2014 (Internship)
●Planned Parenthood, Public Affairs-2013 (Internship)
●The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist-2009 (Internship)
●Event Planning and Fundraiser, Capstone Project
EXPERIENCE
05/2016 to 09/2017 Administrative Assistant
Bohler Engineering Philadelphia, Pa
●Provide outstanding front office customer service (telephone and reception area)
●Greet, announce and direct visitors
●Distribute incoming mail and packages; requesting courier service
●Format and edit letters, reports, proposals and all other correspondence from draft stage to client-ready work
●Coordinate calendar, travel and meeting/conference logistics
●Follow an organized filing/document management process for electronic and paper documents
●Identify and develop relationships with key internal and external client contacts gaining recognition as a business partner/resource
●Work with corporate personnel on receivables and client project maintenance for billing and account accuracy
●Manage inventory and order all supply for office/office personnel
●Process new hire paperwork to Human Resources Department
12/2014 to 05/2016 Administrative Assistant
The Bettinger Company Philadelphia, Pa
●Provide outstanding front office customer service (telephone and reception area)
●Manage, maintain and update company’s website
●Place job ads via company website, indeed.com, CareerBuilder, ziprecuiter, Craigslist for recruitment
●Handout application and/or orientation packets and verify information for accuracy
●Maintain adequate levels of Pre-Employment Packets
●Process orientation paperwork to Human Resources Department
●Design, create and manage promotions and social media ad campaigns
●Write, edit and produce original pieces of content daily to attract potential employees & employers through all social media platforms.
●Measure and optimize content based on analytics and insights
●Market company’s website and social media pages
●Provide administrative and clerical support to departments or individuals
●Prepare confidential and sensitive documents
●Coordinate meetings; arrange conference rooms, prepare meeting and conference call documents
●Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
●Type and edit proposals
●IT office support (troubleshoot, bi-weekly computer back-ups and virus scans)
●Assist with data entry of personal data updates, starts and finishes in Tempware
11/2013 to 11/2015 Guest Services/Front Desk Agent
Villanova University Conference Center Radnor, PA
●Register and process guests promptly upon arrival to ensure guest satisfaction
●Takes same day and future reservations
●Review all reservations and assigns rooms based on availability
●Accept payments, including credit, debit, check and cash
●Assists all guests in a sincere and courteous manner exemplifying the finest in hospitality.
●Facilitate fulfillment of guest’s request
●Answer multi-line phone (switch board)
●Multi-task in fast-paced environment
●Provide information of the conference center to prospective guests
●Demonstrates a working knowledge of all hotel safety and security procedures required to maintain a secure and safe environment for employees and guests
●Notify superior promptly of all problems or unusual matters, so prompt corrective action can be taken
●Direct guests to appropriate activities and meetings taking place in the conference center
05/2014 to 11/2014 Concierge
NFC Amenity at The Grand Cherry Hill, NJ
●Maintain ownership of the process of resolving resident and guest complaints
●Interact with residents, showing genuine appreciation
●Provide knowledgeable and comprehensive information about the surrounding areas
●Promptly answer and complete all resident requests, phone calls, questions, or concerns
●Scheduling and facilitating deliveries
●Monitor surveillance cameras
●Monitor and securing the lobby
●Complete requests for services - dry-cleaning pick-up and drop-off, pet walking, housekeeping, etc
●Facilitate contractor check-ins and check-outs and cultivate relationships with vendors
●Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and resident identification
06/2013-10/2013 Administrative Assistant
Rising Stars Childcare & Learning Center (Closed) Philadelphia, PA
●Provided full administrative support including calendar management, travel management, meetings/event management
●Maintained the ProCare system where confidential information was obtained
●Provided general administrative support (copying, faxing, binder assembly, mailing)
●Managed files (hard copy and electronic)
●Prepared and maintained documents, spreadsheets and databases
●Supervised Staff
●Prepared and maintained worksheets and lesson plans
●Maintained schedules for children and staff
●Processed payments
●Scheduled interviews
●Answered multi-phone lines
●Scheduled UPS/FedEx pick ups
●Multi-tasked in fast-paced environment
06/2008-04/2012 Dietary Aide
Sodexo @ Hahnemann University Hospital Philadelphia, PA
●Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment
●Provided assistance to the cook(s) in the preparation and service of meals.
●Met scheduled meal and snack times.
●Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures
●Followed cleaning schedules and performed cleaning duties
●Arranged tray cards, loaded food carts, and served meals
●Served meals to patients & hospital staff
●Wash and store dishes
●Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies
●Attended in-service educational programs
●Followed defined safety codes while performing all duties
●Performed other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Manager