Valerie Strevell

*** *. ****** **. ******, CA ***23

Mobile: 626-***-****

Email: aczqqi@r.postjobfree.com

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

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