MIEKO C. JACKSON
acw25x@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/miekojackson
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Resourceful Executive Administrative professional; serving as an effective gatekeeper, while overseeing daily executive operations. An excellent multi-tasker, adept at coordinating domestic and international travel, organizing large scale meetings, events and annual company retreats. Proven ability to work well both collaboratively and autonomously. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; handling confidential matters and documentation with diplomacy and discretion.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHARLES DUNN REAL ESTATE SERVICES, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 08/2014-Present
Executive Assistant
Provide administrative support services to the President of the Property Management Division and Vice President of Operations; answering and screening calls, preparing correspondence/memos/lease agreements; maintain files of tenant and vendor insurance; while supervising Front-Desk staff and operations
Gatekeeper and first point of contact for both the President and Vice President of Operations
Manage complex business and personal calendar via Outlook for each executive
Arrange international and domestic travel (air and ground transportation), lodging accommodations
Prepare monthly board member, senior property management, and conference call meeting materials
Process invoices, expense reports, and bill coding for Los Angeles and San Francisco offices
Plan and coordinate annual company retreats, tournaments, and parties from inception to completion
Responsible for training new hires and interns on Front –Desk operations; phone procedures; basic MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
JAYLAHN, LLC/MO, Inc. Pasadena, CA 04/2012-07/2013
Office Manager/Executive/Personal Assistant
Managed office operations for Jaylahn, LLC, and Mo, Inc.; negotiated favorable terms, and contracts with vendors resulting in a $2400 quarterly savings. Assisted the Owner, CFO and Vice-President; additional duties followed:
Answered and screened calls; sorted and distributed mail
Arranged and coordinated domestic air and ground travel; lodging accommodations
Scheduled daily meetings, calls utilizing Outlook; oversaw planning of office and off-site events,
Project management, supervised all aspects of tenant improvement project
Created manuals, employee handbook, PowerPoint presentations; composed internal and external correspondence; maintained organization and filing system
Managed procurement processes, budget, facilities maintenance of LEED building, and all printing and telecommunication equipment
Lily & Co., LLC Studio City, CA 11/2009-12/2011
Executive Assistant
Provided administrative support to boutique owner; answered calls, maintained calendar, coordinated appointments and meetings
Implemented foundational administrative and organizational structures and processes for greater efficiency and work flow production; on-line payment systems
Developed Excel and PowerPoint market research presentations utilized to assist owner in enhancement of product
Attended frequent product and marketing seminars to assist in expansion of company product and clientele
Saban Capital Group, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 10/2005-10/2007
Administrative Assistant
Promoted to an Administrative Assistant for the Managing Director and two analysts, instantly adapted to the back office protocol and utilization of technological equipment
Quickly learned organization processes, policies, front and back office procedures with minimal supervision
Trained new hires and temporary office staff on reception and operation systems, freeing Human Resource Manager to focus on other daily operations
Scheduled appointments; coordinated domestic/international travel for a complex calendar.
Prepared and tracked expense reports, providing timely reimbursements
Developed filing and organizational system that enhanced time management development for administrative assistant team
Receptionist
Answered and screened calls; kindly greeted clients, guests and staff
Coordinated/scheduled utilization of conference rooms; arranged food accommodations for breakfast and lunch meetings
Assisted Executive Assistant of Saban Family Foundation with correspondence
SKILLS
Proficient user of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Goldmine Apropos Mas200 YARDI AVID PC, MAC and Social Media (Twitter, FACEBOOK) Google (Docs, Calendar); demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn new applications and programs
EDUCATION
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Phoenix, AZ