M ARC A. BROWN
**** ********* ******, ***. *; Los Angeles, CA 90018
Telephone: 510-***-**** Email: ***********@*******.***
Career Objective: To obtain a full-time position that utilizes my experience in administration,
accounting, government services, sales, education, and customer service.
Skills Summary:
• Administrative professional with accounting, customer service, and sales
expertise
• Highly organized with excellent record-keeping, analytical and writing skills
• Traditional marketing and advertising experience
• Able to multi-task effectively and adhere to strict deadlines
• Known for leadership ability, teamwork and strong work ethic
• Effective troubleshooter and researcher for complex projects
Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook),
Lotus Notes, Adobe® Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and LexisNexis®
Professional Experience:
M & D Services, Hawthorne, CA
Payroll Supervisor & Assistant Office Manager (2011-2013)
Supervised and processed payroll for 14 employees
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Responsible for overseeing the administration and documentation for new hires, transfers and
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resignations
Issued employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
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Managed office operations including supervising company supplies, inventory, equipment
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procurement, and auditing systems
Assisted CEO in drafting corporate and Human Resources correspondence to employees
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Designed and disseminated marketing and advertising collateral for internal and external
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communications and company-wide events
State of California Employment Development Department, Inglewood, CA
Veterans Service Representative (2011)
Assisted and helped place Military Service Members and spouses transitioning from Military
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service into civilian employment opportunities
Responsible for writing case plans, work development strategies and follow up procedures for
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clientele
Performed various job counseling services, including facilitating workshops on resume
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preparation, interviewing techniques and Dress for Success workshops
Responsible for explaining VA Military benefit programs (medical, housing, education)
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availability and qualification criteria to clientele
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M ARC A. BROWN
2606 Arlington Avenue, Apt. 3; Los Angeles, CA 90018
Telephone: 510-***-**** Email: ***********@*******.***
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M ARC A. BROWN
2606 Arlington Avenue, Apt. 3; Los Angeles, CA 90018
Telephone: 510-***-**** Email: ***********@*******.***
California Intercontinental University, Diamond Bar, CA
Admissions Advisor (2009-2010)
Represented the University by recruiting and advising prospective students interested in pursuing
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a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Business Administration online
Reviewed application essays and other qualifying materials submitted by applicants for the
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purpose of making admission decisions
In consultation with the Financial Aid Department, assisted prospective students in
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understanding Financial Aid and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
eligibility requirements and application procedures, as related to enrollment applications.
Responsible for developing an International student diversity recruitment and training program
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Developed marketing and advertising collateral for community job fairs, receptions and events
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Prepared comprehensive weekly and monthly reports and presentations to upper management in
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regards to enrollment, starts, and retention metrics
Everest College, San Francisco, CA
Admissions Representative, (2008-2009)
• Identified, recruited and qualified prospective students for the college’s Healthcare Industry
career programs
Developed effective call strategy and effective messaging to increase recruitment efforts
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Scheduled and conducted admissions interviews with prospective students
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Prepared comprehensive and timely reports related to student enrollments and starts
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Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
1987-1990
Lance Corporal E3
Education
Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelors of Science in Merchandising and Business, GPA 3.17, Summa Cum Laude
1986
Professional Certification Programs
• Introduction to Python Programming (Alison ABC IT – Computer Training Suite),
• Solar Energy Installation and Design (The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)
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