Sales Assistant

TECHNICAL CAPSULE

MS Office programs

Salesforce.com

Sugar.CRM

Oracle

Adobe Acrobat X Pro

Sharepoint

Digital Editing

TV Spots Production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March 2006 – Present Merrill Corporation Dallas, TX

Marketing Sales Assistant

Provide administrative and sales support to 8 Vice Presidents by conducting calendar organization, meeting coordination, phone call management, mail processing, and client interface.

Manage and maintain accurate databases for various client information in Sugar.crm and Salesforce.com

Compile and create marketing tools and massive mailers for client distribution during in-house or off-site client meetings and functions.

Prepare, format and edit marketing proposals for quarterly and annual client reports in company’s intranet system (Max) and MS Office suite 2007.

Update content of proposals being submitted on behalf of sales executives in Sharepoint.

Coordinate the organization of all meetings (groups of 20 or more) and events within the department, including agenda preparation, venue location selection and preparation, decorating, food catering services, and all communication surrounding the meeting or event.

Generate, prepare, and compile all fiscal year-end sales reports and expense reports for the entire Sales Department by using Oracle software and Excel 2007.

Support client activities through document composition, filing, printing, distribution, and electronic access services, including online data rooms.

December 2004-October 2005 Radio One, Inc. Dallas, TX

Marketing Promotions Assistant

Assisted and participated in live radio broadcasts and reports at promotional and fundraising events and concerts throughout the D/FW area.

Facilitated creation and distribution of all event marketing materials including fundraising initiatives, games, prize packages, bumper stickers, CD’s and movie posters.

Worked and interacted closely with all talent and personnel for any station event, including artists, musicians, Disc Jockeys, radio personalities, media, and the audience.

Coordinated the organization of promotional meetings and various events, including scheduling and agenda preparation, venue location selection and preparation, and gathered materials and supplies.

Organized preparation and break down of sound system and other technical equipment.

July 2004-October 2005 Rolling Out Magazine Dallas, TX

Free Lance Columnist

Wrote and edited articles and press releases by gathering information, compiling research, and conducting one-on-one interviews with various musicians, artists, actors, actresses, and other talents.

Attended various local functions and events, such as fashion shows, fundraisers, conferences.

EDUCATION

December 2002 University of North Texas Denton, TX

B.A. Broadcast Journalism

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Big Sister of the Year Award 2012

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

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