Sales Assistant

SANDRA B CRIBBS

***-** **** **., ********, NY ***67 (C) 9-17-297-**** ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Administrative Assistant who goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale.

Skills

Excellent communication skills Social media knowledge

Works well under pressure Travel administration

Professional phone etiquette Accounting familiarity

Conference planning Excellent planner and coordinator

Certified Computer Office Assistant Schedule management

Pleasant demeanor Dedicated team player

Work History

08/2013 to Current

Small Business Strategy Consultant

Color Me Beautiful – New York, NY

Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming media calls, including requests for meetings and interviews with

company executives and experts.

Create and maintain company web pages.

Develop and manage communications strategies, plans and budgets.

Coach management on communication tactics with staff and customers regarding organization changes.

Convey noteworthy information about project successes and product updates to customers.

Draft and manage print, online and social media communications designed to promote company brand and image and

values.

Establish and maintain external communications calendar, and manage scheduled assignments.

03/2009 to 07/2013

Assistant to Director Student Activities

CUNY/YORK COLLEGE – Jamaica, NY

Managed external contacts for the director and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.

Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings.

Assisted students with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements for the Study Abroad Program.

Frequently used word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software to track activities of over 60 clubs.

Coordinated dealer visitations, CUNY special events and other employee morale functions.

Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.

Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.

Drafted biweekly time sheets for 15 employees.

Assisted the Director with career fairs and recruiting events.

Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.

Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.

Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.

Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale.

02/2005 to 03/2009

CUNY Office Assistant

CUNY/QUEENS COLLEGE – Flushing, NY

Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office.

Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.

Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.

Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.

Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services.

Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.

Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates.

Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork.

10/2000 to 05/2001

Executive Assistant to CIO

GREY ADVERTISING/MEDIACOM – New York, NY

Compiled and analyzed sales and marketing reports.

Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.

Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings.

Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.

Researched, proposed and implemented vendor services to decrease costs to organization.

Greeted visitors entering the office, determined the nature and purpose of visit and directed them to the appropriate destination.

Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.

Developed and maintained an internal client filing system.

Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.

01/2000 to 09/2000

Assistant to President/Special Events Coordinator

SARKLI/REPECHAGE, Ltd – New York, NY

Managed President and Sales Consultants complex and frequently changing travel arrangements and coordinated the pre-planning of trips.

Compiled and analyzed sales and marketing reports.

Supplied sales and marketing support to a sales force of 6 sales reps.

Managed external contacts for President and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.

Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.

Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings.

Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.

Greeted visitors entering the office, determined the nature and purpose of visit and directed them to the appropriate destination.

Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.

Researched, proposed and implemented vendor services to decrease costs to organization.

Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.

Tracked and maintained monthly and year end vendor rebates.

Served as the primary point of contact for incoming media calls, including requests for meetings and interviews with company executives and experts.

Maintained and responded to all email company web site (Behind the Chair and Repechage.com)

Executed media campaign designed to raise company profile.

Coordinated trade shows, media planning, sales promotions and direct mail campaigns.

Managed print, online and social media communications designed to promote company brand, image and values.

Established and maintained external communications calendar, and managed scheduled assignments.

Education

MS Word, MS Excel, Keyboarding

KATHERINE GIBBS SCHOOL - New York City, NY

Advertising and Communication

COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE - New York City, NY

Advertising and Communication

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - New York City, NY

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