Kijana M. Asika
**** * ****** ** *** #* ( Los Angeles, CA 90026 ( 323-***-**** (Cell) (
************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
. Strong leader with exceptional knowledge of the entertainment and
film industry.
. Resourceful and a quick on the feet problem solver; highly skilled
at assessing my employers needs and accomplishing set goals.
. Multitasking individual with ability to focus and adapt to ever
changing environments.
. Personable communicator with natural ability to relate warmly to
people and generate trust and rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Art, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern
California, Los Angeles, CA
Professional Experience
Goodwill Industries of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 2009-
2013
Assistant Store Manager
o Opening and closing of Hancock Park store; delegate duties to Store
Associates and Community Service ensuring store runs smoothly; maintain
store's registers, safe and petty cash.
o Traveling and assisting as MOD for locations that are short staffed.
o Training managers at other locations on current POS and merchandising
systems.
o Attend management training classes and seminars to become a stronger and
confident leader..
o Providing Excellent Customer Service increasing store sales and exceed
sales goals.
Mind Body and Beyond Expo, Los Angeles, CA 2004-2007
Personal Assistant to the CEO
o Compose emails, proposals, letters, agreements, invoices, company memos
and advertising material for alternative health magazine ie: Yogi Times.
o Drafted a proposal that bringing General Motors onboard as a major
sponsor for the 2006 and 2007 MBB Expos.
o Provide transportation to various meetings and events in Los Angeles,
San Diego, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas.
o Coordinated marketing material distribution through Whole Foods in
Southern California.
o Coordinated exhibitors during day of tradeshow; liaison between show
runner and exhibitors.
o Administrative Duties: answering phones, travel arrangements, filing,
scheduling, and organizing.
o Running of personal errands: picking up dry-cleaning, grocery shopping,
personal shopping, and making party arrangements.
Clear Channel Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA 2004
Production Assistant
o Distributed promotional materials and comp tickets to various Los
Angeles Yoga Studio and Whole Foods Markets for the first Mind, Body and
Beyond Expo.
o Run check-in and customer service table during running of trade show.
Underground Films, Los Angeles, CA 2002-2004
Intern
o Completed Script Coverage as well as scanned the Internet, magazines,
and other resources for possible properties for the company to option.
o Answered telephones as well as maintaining the scheduling of
appointments
o General office duties like script copying, mailings, etc.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Outlook
Windows Applications and Internet Navigation
Mac Proficient, Avid Express, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Excellent References Available Upon Request