Sales Assistant

Alissa Korson

Export Compliance Officer and Executive Administrator

Kalkaska, MI

*******@*********.*** - 231-***-****

To obtain a fulfilling, long-term position in an ethical, team-oriented organization that offers growth opportunities

and allows

me to utilize my creativity as well as my leadership and interpersonal skills, to achieve organizational goals,

and contribute to

the success of the company. Relocation is desirable.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Export Compliance Officer and Executive Administrator

Cone Drive Gearing Solutions - Traverse City, MI - September 2005 to October 2013

Managed company-wide export and ethics compliance programs

• Developed and delivered tailored ITAR & EAR export training sessions for all company personnel, both blue

and white- collar professionals

• Accountable for all marketing and sales employee questions/issues regarding military, foreign military, and

foreign

commercial sales

• Advised in the accurate completion of export paperwork, including filing in AES systems, as well as

commercial invoices and other commercial shipping documents.

• Aided in the identification of commodity jurisdiction

• Utilized Six Sigma techniques to boost company efficiency and streamline processes

• Managed inventory of in-house promotional products including logo merchandise and catalogs

• Planned and organized all corporate events and meetings for up to 300 attendees

• Coordinated post-meeting activities at regional sales and business events

• Organized and directed the Charitable Contributions Committee to promote corporate citizenship in the

surrounding

community

• Maintained the company travel program and reinforced all policies and requirements for foreign travel

• Served as Executive Assistant to the CEO

• Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping to resolve work-

related

problems

• Managed all aspects of corporate fleet of vehicles, including leasing and maintenance program

• Created and maintain spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop executive

level reports

• Responsible for updating ISO 9001-level work instructions and associated quality-driven updates

Licensed Insurance Agent

Hagerty Classic and Collectible Vehicles - Traverse City, MI - February 2004 to September 2005

Interviewed prospective clients about their insurance needs, the condition and type of collectible vehicles they

were

interested in insuring, as well as vehicle usage

• Determined whether vehicles were considered collectible and a fit for collector vehicle insurance by reviewing

photos and assessing values of vehicle collections

• Treated high-profile clients with professionalism and demonstrated concern for their anonymity

• Provided price quotations, terms, policy specifications, and bound insurance for new clients who met an ideal

collector

profile

Assistant to Entertainment Executive

The Firm, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA - September 2003 to December 2003

Assisted in the preparation of celebrity appearances for musical artists: Audioslave, Fuel, Enrique Iglesius,

and Michelle

Branch

• Directed incoming calls from clients and associates in the entertainment industry

• Handled media and public relation inquiries and directed to the proper recipients

• Planned meetings and prepared conference rooms for entertainment industry executives, such as Clive Davis

• Read through screenplays and assisted in the preliminary script screening process for the film industry

Human Resources Assistant and Music & Communications Development Assistant

Northwestern University Development Office - Evanston, IL - February 2001 to June 2003

Maintained confidential personnel information, such as pay grades and changes in job status

• Maintained an electronic database for job applicants

• Printed, executed, and mailed official University correspondence.

• Created and implemented a new filing system for stock photographs used in University publications

• Maintained confidentiality of estate records and client information.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Organizational Management

Spring Arbor University - Spring Arbor, MI

November 2009

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies

Northwestern University - Evanston, IL

June 2004

SKILLS

Knowledge of ITAR and EAR export compliance, Basic knowledge of German language, Event planning, Travel

Coordination, Salesforce.com, AS400, Adobe Acrobat Software, Microsoft Office Suite

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Michigan Notary Public (Expiring August 12, 2014)

Alpha Delta Pi

Traverse City Chamber of Commerce

Traverse City Young Professionals

Member - Old Town Playhouse

Artistic Board of Elk Rapids Players

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