Christina M. SalinaS
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Objective
To utilize my experience and education in a professional environment that
offers a long-term commitment.
Summary Of Qualifications
1. CA Certified Notary
Microsoft Suite: Word, Power Point, Excel
Manager Plus, E2K, Outlook, Microsoft Project, Gmail
Type 75 WPM & Ten Key by Touch
Coordinating Subcontractors and Blueprints Reading
Managing Heavy Calendar and Travel
Budget Management
Excellent Communication and Writing Skills
Exceptionally well organized and detail-orientated
Project Management and Planning
Team Leadership and Building
Export & Import - Air, Ocean, Rail and Trucking
experience
4/2013 - Current
Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies
Torrance, C.A.
Executive Assistant for CEO&COO/Project Manager
. Prioritize and managed multiple projects simultaneously, and followed
through on issues in a timely manner
. Review, edit and check contracts, real estate documents and other
business documents for problems and errors. Conducted research in a range
of subjects using the web and other methods to obtain information, analyze
data, prepared reports and documents. Organized files, digital files and
emails.
. Minutes and agenda packet preparation for board meetings. Coordinated
trade show material and attendance.
. Prepared and edited correspondence, communications, reports, memos,
letters, financial statements, presentations and other documents using
Power Point, Word, Microsoft project and excel spreadsheets
. Heavy calendar management, which included scheduling and organizing
complex activities such as travel and meeting arrangements. Prepared
travel packs with agendas and itineraries, which required interaction with
both internal and external executives, to coordinate executive meetings
using time zones around the world. Helped organize, travel, contractors,
providing administrative follow up assistance on writing proposals and
correspondence.
. Created and developed visual presentations, charts, tables, graphs and
business plans as need. Prepared reports and non-routine correspondence.
. Establish a color coordinated filing system to maintain organized
information for easy look-up.
. Handled confidential information.
. Assist with operations and other departments to track projects of
completion. Assist with research for potential development opportunities.
. Processing expense reports & credit cards returns for the CEO, COO AND
CFO.
. Prepared project initiation documentations and detailed project progress
reports. Produced accurate financial reports. Maximized cost controls,
effectively utilized resources, and diligently coordinated project to
ensure all was completed within or under budget.
. Organized and facilitated project steering/Operating committee meetings.
Managed the project team including any subcontractors.
. Resolved any problems and issues that arose in all projects. Provided
project support for all off site and onsite activities.
. Liaison between the maintenance manager and 15 stores to ensure all
service tickets are answered promptly.
. Coordinated all holiday projects and lighting effects for corporate and
stores.
. Operated a variety of office equipment. Learned, interpret, and explained
department policies and procedures; carry out sensitive administrative and
secretarial assignments with discretion; carried out assignments with
minimal supervision; supervised, trained and coordinate the work of office
support staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use and
edit for correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; established
and maintained a cooperative working relationships with everyone in the
office.
11/2009 - 7/2011
Hoodman Corporation, USA.
Torrance, C.A.
Executive Assistant for Vice President
. Provided a wide range of administrative support to upper management (VP
of sales, Marketing and President) which included; answering the phone,
scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, drafting letters, and filing,
ordering supplies, spreadsheets, reports and presentations. Handled all
reports for V.P. sales. Created sales growth by creating sales
presentations into Power Point, Excel. Proofing all marketing and
advertising material. Filing (Including Copying, Mailing and filing of
dealer invoices). Handled emails in outlook and Gmail.
. Maintained Heavy calendar for all Executives. Handled all conference
meetings and maintained messages. Establish organized filing system.
. Customer Service Rep-handled all dealer and end-user questions regarding
products concerning pricing, product specifications and trade shows.
Processed phone, internet and dealer sales orders. Responded to product
related, Customer/Dealer/Rep emails on sales and product accounts.
Provided assistance to accounting (A/R Department). In an effort to
collect payment I arrange payment options and payment schedules.
. Trade show: Processed sales slips and assisted with set-up and on the
floor sales. Handled all logistics for Domestic and International orders.
Saved company 22K yearly on freight cost. Coordinated trade show material
and attendance.
. Liaison between Hoodman and Sales Reps - Prepared sales packages and
power point presentations and included new sales material.
6/2005 - 5/2007
UPS-SCS
Gardena, C.A.
Air and Ocean Specialist (ITG/LAX)
. Customer Service Rep (Ocean and Air freight customers)-handled all
consignee questions regarding freight, pricing, and closing files.
Researching rates for customers through our internet based window. Built
excel system which allowed employees to print and look up customer
quickly.
. Spoke with high level external customers and provided high level
customers service.
. Prepared daily routine reports using Excel, E2K which showed orders
shipped daily.
. Established and maintained files. Handled confidential information and
explained policies when necessary.
. Importing the MAWB and HAWB for both Ocean and Air files. Calling
steamship lines and airports to set up appointments times and arrange
booking for incoming and outgoing fights within and out of the United
States.
. Extensive computer work dealing with customs codes and customs clearance.
Document breakdown-distributing through fax, e-mail, (air, inter-office,
and ground) mail.
1/2001 - 4/2004 Classic
Components Corp.
Torrance, C.A.
Executive Assistant for MIS & COO / Imports Manager
1. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising imports department,
which consisted of a minimum of six employees. Created reports and
presentations used for training all sales, purchasing, warehouse and
accounting departments worldwide.
2. Prioritized incoming information and appointment.
3. Reviewed e-mails for priority information and meeting requests as
directed
4. Effectively managed complex business calendar and MIS schedule.
Communicated calendar changes to those affected in a timely manner.
5. Able to work in an environment where multi-tasking is the normal. I am a
great problem-solver.
6. Prepared agendas and power point training tool to each department.
Troubleshooting as needed.
7. Provided current agendas and necessary materials to prior to meetings.
Keep executive informed of time/date/location changes of meetings.
8. Strong writing skills; the ability to create correspondence on behalf of
the Executive with some direction.
9. Arrange extensive executive travel as the COO worked at two offices.
10. Completed and reconcile invoices and expense reports
11. Received and screen telephone calls
12. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising imports department,
which consisted of a minimum of six employees. Created reports and
presentations used for training all sales, purchasing, warehouse and
accounting departments worldwide.
13. Monitored and handled all imports of vendors' inventory. Assisted
employees worldwide with troubleshooting for company tailored MS DOS
system.
14. Interacted with corporate management (COO) to maintain and update our
system to improve daily functions. Maintain the COO's calendar; arrange,
schedule and confirm appointments, and prepared material for the COO's
meetings and engagements. Composed letters and managed appointments for
COO
Customer Service; handled all inquiries regarding electronic components;
quoting parts for customers; obtaining quotes for sales representatives to
immediately close deals on high profit orders.
Education
University Of California Los Angeles, Westwood, CA
Bachelor of Arts Degree: English (Honors)