Valerie Strevell
*** *. ****** **. ******, CA ***23
Mobile: 626-***-****
Email: ***************@***.***
SUMMARY
Experience in management, administrative, sales, human resources, marketing, networking. Innovative and creative as well as ambitious, with a very strong work ethic. Comfortable working in a leadership role. Interested in a position with advancement opportunity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dewey McDonald & Carrillo Upland, CA August 2016-Present Office Manager
Maintains office by organizing office daily operations
Preparing payroll
Design and implement office policies
Assemble and file tax returns, forms and related tax payments
Perform phone screens for initial interview process for department new hires, orient and train employees
Evaluate staff performance, coaching and disciplining staff
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and company information
General Clerical duties such as photocopying, bookkeeping, fax and mailing, as well as maintaining electronic and hard copy filing system
National Disaster Preparedness Monterey Park, CA May 2015-July 2016 Business Development Specialist
Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
Leg Avenue City of Industry, CA August 2014–January 2015 Account Sales Representative
Prepare reports to operations & facility manager, owner, AP/AR, and warehouse supervisor
Follow-up with potential new clients relative to sales opportunities.
Manage contacts in customer relationship management system.
Coordinate and attend Trade Shows for products.
Territory Representative for 16 States.
All Pro Plumbing Ontario, CA March 2010-August 2014 Commercial Sales District Account Manager
$10 million in annual revenue in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside County
Supervision of 40 service technicians
Prepare and negotiate proposals, contract bids, and routine maintenance contracts.
Maintain a high sense of urgency and professionalism in a fast paced and demanding environment
Specialize in maintaining vendor relations with industrial contractors, Homeowner Associations, property management, facility maintenance, city and public works MAC Cosmetics Montebello, West Covina, Brea CA April 2001-March 2010 Retail Sales Manager/Human Resources
Represent #1 Make-Up Chain in the Fashion Industry and maintain 3 top national accounts (each representing
$5+ Million Dollars in sales)
Supervise 50+ make-up artists at each location
Recruit, interview, test and select employees to fill vacant positions
Provide guidance and documentation related to disciplinary actions and or termination communicates technical and confidential information orally and in writing
Administer benefit programs and payroll
Maintain confidential documents and secures employee personnel files
Facilitate and prepare annual performance reviews and merit increases ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Manage and supervise 100+ employees
Experience in human resources, business development, networking, marketing, sales, recruiting, safety coordinator, employee relations, benefits, staffing, and payroll
Strong work ethic and communication skills
Excel in time management
Intermediate in Microsoft office
Knowledge of Human Resource Federal and State employment laws.
Strong organizational skills
Maintain confidentiality requirements pertaining to policies directed to employees and management, compliant and consistent with company standards
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST