Jessica Araiza
Professional Experience:
Experience:
Universal City Nissan Human Resource Specialist
managing the hiring for 7 stores, working with managers to start the process of sending out potential employees for drug test and background checks, getting background and drug test results, filling out all proper documentation once hired, entering employees in system, getting them employee numbers, creating files for each employee and getting them through sexual harassment training and other required employee training; Also, handling tactfully and delicately sexual harassment complaints, end of relationships with the company and other sensitive situations and information. Marketing Coordinator
Created and implemented marketing plan for increasing sales to store location that was not doing desired sales as well as expanding plan to all locations in the state. Trained team members to implement plan. Worked directly with owner to increase sales, expand business, organize profit and loss statement, develop exit strategy and business valuation. Executive Assistant
Coordinating meetings, delegating projects, manage employees, implementing systems of communication between staff and management; developing positive customer service relationships. Providing support to management staff, organization of inventory, updating employee files, compiling staff duties and implementing policies and procedures Assistant Manager
Providing support for restaurant manager with organization and tracking of product inventory, including completing and filling invoices and tracking budget, co-writing employee manual, produce general correspondence, attending production meetings and assisting with the coordination of daily projects assisting with arranging and delegating of projects for Hell's Kitchen telivision show, starring chef Gordon Ramsay Financial Representative
Assisted with the systemization of sales presentations, developing marketing programs to increase clientele and sales. Developing and implementing financial plans to support small businesses in becoming financially organized. Identifying financial challenges, creating solutions with specific steps, stages and timelines. Executive Assistant
Coordinating Shipment deliveries and inspections upon delivery and upon arrival, customer service and sales, organizing office systems, compiling reports, invoicing and billing; making general travel arrangements and coordinating meetings. Teacher
English literature and poetry, Art, painting, drawing, sculpture; math, science, yoga and dance
Commissioned Artist
Several projects including murals and sculptures as well as scenic backdrops Scenic Designer
Several Projects including plays, sets, store displays, photo shoots Assistant Art Director
Several projects including movies, photo shoots, store displays, sets, plays and special events
Education:
Academy of Art, San Francisco
Master of Fine Arts (in progress)
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in English
Skills:
Bilingual in Spanish
Artistry with personal relations
Excellent craftsmanship with planing and executing ideas and project completion.