Administrative Assistant Sales

Summary of Qualifications

Communications specialist with over 7 years of experience in writing, editing, marketing, and social media in professional sports/sports television, small businesses and the non-profit sector. I am a proactive thinker with strong creative and collaborative skills, who can increase positive brand awareness, stimulate traffic, and grow business using social media tools.

Social Media Planning and Strategy using Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Social Web Content Development

Email Marketing and List Management using MailChimp and Constant Contact

Digital Publicity and Print Editorial Content using Word Press

Experience

Full Time

Staffing Options

Communications Coordinator (Contract position) Johns Creek, GA April 2015-July 2015

Staffing Options is a full service employment agency specializing in both temporary and long term assignments.

Responsible for increasing brand awareness for a non-profit through social media platforms, website management, creation of email marketing campaigns and editing bi-monthly association magazine.

Developed social media campaigns for selected products/services, monitored campaign rollout, and measured success at conclusion.

Created editorial calendar and tracked performance.

Good working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Communication skills include writing, editing, and proofreading.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Part Time 2005 - 2015

Champia Real Estate Inspections

Director of Marketing Peachtree Corners, GA February 2013-February 2015

Champia Real Estate Inspections is a commercial and real estate inspection company that was founded in 1987.

Developed, executed and maintained a social media program designed to stimulate traffic, generate buzz, increase brand awareness, and grow business.

Managed and maintained all social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn by providing compelling content.

Marketing skills included strategic planning and analysis, tactical execution, writing/editing (WordPress), email marketing (MailChimp), web site maintenance, customer relations, CE class coordination, and lead generation.

http://patch.com/georgia/johnscreek/risk

http://patch.com/georgia/alpharetta/can-your-team-hoop-it-up

http://patch.com/georgia/alpharetta/moving-the-chains

http://patch.com/georgia/alpharetta/david-used-stones

http://patch.com/georgia/alpharetta/its-never-too-late-to-start-a-new-career_ca6b388d

http://patch.com/georgia/alpharetta/where-does-your-sidewalk-begin

Georgia Center for Opportunity

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Operations Norcross, GA May 2012-December 2012

General office administration projects.

Skilled in Razor’s Edge software.

New York Life Insurance Company

Case Analyst II Alpharetta, GA March 2008-January 2011

General office administration projects.

Completed LOMA 281 and LOMA 291 courses – Insurance Operations

Glenbrae Golf Apparel, Inc. Alpharetta, GA March 2006-March 2008

Admin. Asst. to VP of Sales/Office Manager

Managed inventory control for over one million dollars in apparel.

Sales order processing and customer invoicing using Quick Books.

Supervised one employee

Full Time January 1984-April 2005

Turner Sports Inc.-Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Atlanta, GA March 1993-April 2005

Manager of Talent Services

Managed services for over 20 on-air broadcasters for Turner Sports.

Coordinated travel arrangements and interfaced with production personnel on logistics, schedules, and requirements for broadcasters.

Created and implemented all travel schedules for sideline talent, feature reporters and their producers, plus studio guests for NBA on TNT and NFL on TNT.

Coordinated talent for MLB, PGA, and 2001 Summer Goodwill Games.

Managed accounting functions for Director. Created and coded expense reports, tracked discrepancies, generated talent fee payments.

Interfaced with PR personnel for interview requests, photo shoots, and internal and external functions.

Traveled on-site to manage and coordinate talent logistics for Super Bowl XXXII (1998); NBA All Star (1998); NBA Draft (1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001); Senior Bowl (1998, 1999, and 2000); and PGA Championship (2001).

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

Georgia Temps Atlanta, GA December 1991-February 1993 Administrative Assistant

Administrative tasks – 90% of assignments for Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc.

Atlanta Hawks Atlanta, GA July 1991-November 1991

Marketing Representative

Generated over eighty thousand dollars in season ticket sales.

Managed new and existing member accounts.

Created and organized promotional events during seasonal time period.

WATL-TV Atlanta, GA July 1990-November 1990

Promotions Assistant

Wrote promotional copy and coordinated Kids’ Club projects to increase membership and drive sponsorship sales.

Philadelphia Eagles Football Club, Inc. Philadelphia, PA July 1985-February 1990

Publicity Assistant

Coordinated charitable and corporate appearances for players and staff.

Proofread football publications and press releases.

Served as a liaison to members of the media

Coordinated charitable requests for promotional materials.

Coordinated credential requests for home games.

Assisted in Game Day functions including press box set up, providing scores and updates from around the NFL to radio and TV personnel.

Wrote feature articles for GameDay Magazine.

Member of PR team for Fog Bowl (1988-Chicago), MNF vs. New Orleans (1988), and American Bowl (1989-London)

Spiro & Associates Philadelphia, PA March 1985-June 1985

Public Relations Intern

Researched projects, developed media lists, wrote news and personnel press releases for third largest advertising agency in Philadelphia.

The American Law Institute-American Bar Association Philadelphia, PA January 1984-March 1985

Assistant to the Director of Professional Relations

General administrative tasks.

Wrote news releases, advertisement and catalogue copy for legal publications.

Education

Rutgers University-Douglass College – 1983

Bachelor of Arts – Journalism and Political Science

Major: GPA – 3.5

Awards

2001 National Sports Emmy – Studio Production

NBA on TNT: Inside the NBA

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