Amber L. Cochran
Benton, AR ***** 501-***-**** *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Motivated Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant offering valuable contributions in all facets of administrative activities derived from diverse, Ten-year background. Recognized for exemplary time management, organization, prioritization and work ethic. Detail-oriented with extensive experience in coordinating, planning and managing corporate events. Proven track record of taking initiative, improving processes and adhering to procedures.
Skills
Customer and client relations
Office administration
Scheduling
Time management
Sorting and labeling
Office management
Administrative support
Organization skills
Mail handling
Verbal and written communication
Professional demeanor
Documentation and reporting
Work History
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, 06/2017 to 02/2020
Salon Adonai – Benton, AR
Performed Administrative Assistant duties as assigned by both stylists in the salon
Answered phone calls
Returned messages
Made appointments for both stylists (most made appointments a year in advance)
Maintained appointment books
Cleaned color bowls
Made coffee
Washed dishes
Swept floors
Washed and folded towels
Carried out paperwork and tasks assigned by owner of the salon (personal and for salon) as his personal assistant
Made customers feel welcome in the salon.
Administrative Assistant/Social Media Marketing Coordinator, 08/2016 to 05/2017
Collision Hub – Benton, AR
Performed Administrative Assistant duties as assigned by my employer
Schedule Tweets for companies that Collision Hub is contracted to do social media for
Package t-shirt orders, mail t-shirt orders and other promotional items
Check company post office box
Light cleaning of the office
Assist with video/commercial shoots as requested.
Administrative Assistant for Donor Communications, 01/2005 to 09/2005
FamilyLife – Little Rock, AR
Performed Administrative Assistant duties as assigned by my direct supervisor and FamilyLife as a collective ministry
Input data into the appropriate computer systems pertaining to donations
Work with other Executive Administrative Assistants (ex. for President of FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey) to coordinate company meetings/lunches pertaining to the planning for the Donor
Communications Department
Work with other departments on special projects, assist Donor Communications Department Team members when asked
Closing Coordinator, 05/2004 to 01/2005
Rector Phillips Morse Inc. – Little Rock, AR
Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership
Obtained agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms
Worked with real estate agents to get proper paperwork for commission checks
Worked with agency accountants
Administrative Assistant to HR Vice President, 05/2003 to 05/2004
Rector Phillips Morse Inc. – Little Rock, AR
Performed Administrative Assistant duties as assigned by the Vice President of Human Resources
Assisted employees of RPM Realty, Inc. and RPM Management Company fill out required paperwork for health and life insurance (and other forms for human resources purposes)
Held meetings with new employees once a month for paperwork and training purposes
Responsible for memos, emails, reports when needed
Answered phone at switchboard
Assisted the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Head of the Board on various assignments
Leadership Consultant, 08/2002 to 05/2003
Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority – Woodstock, VA
Traveled (via car, plane, train, bus) to assigned collegiate chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma, Inc.
To teach, train, and consult with the chapters to help them carry out tasks and responsibilities in the proper and correct manner according to the National Organization's policies and procedures concerning collegiate chapters
Troubleshoot problems/issues for each chapter
Meet with the Dean of Students, Greek Advisor, or Student Affairs Advisor at each campus that houses a Sigma Sigma Sigma, Inc. collegiate chapter to discuss the successes/progresses/areas to work on
Report to Sigma Sigma Sigma Inc. National Headquarters via chapter reports of chapter visits
Traveled to approximately 35 different campuses in various states in approximately 10 months
Education
High School Diploma: 05/1997
Bryant High School - Bryant, Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 08/2002 (Minor in Sociology)
University of Central Arkansas - Conway, Arkansas
Volunteer Work
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Inc., Alpha Omicron Chapter
Initiated April 1999, Chapter Secretary—2000, Chapter Treasurer—2001, Chapter Panhellenic
Delegate Committee Delegate—2002, Chapter Chaplain—1999-200
Greek Reach All-Greek Bible Study
Co-Leader with Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Member 2001
UCA St. Jude “Up ‘Til Dawn” Committee
Representative for Sigma Sigma Sigma—2000-2001, Fundraising Co-Chair—2000-2001
Chi Alpha Christian Ministries—1999-2002
Leadership Team Member, Bible Study Leader, Worship Team Member
Junior Auxiliary of Saline County
Provisional Member—September 2016-2017, Active Member—February 2017-November 2019
Met all the requirements of a Provisional Member to become an Active Member, Participated in
“Putt the Kids First” Golf Tournament Fundraiser; Breakfast with Santa Community Event, JA “On
Call”—providing services, clothing, etc for Saline County children in need; Declaration of JA Week
in Bryant, One Girl. One World.—Empowering young women in self-defense and self-esteem,
Declaration of JA Day for the State of Arkansas with Governor Asa Hutchinson
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Inc.—National Organization
Regional Support Team-2010-2013, Volunteer Placement Specialist-2013-January 2020, Awarded 6 Years of Volunteer Service Award-2016
Awarded Alpha Omicron Outstanding Alumnae of the Year-2017
PERSONAL REFERENCE
Ms. Kristi Toblesky
2210 South Fox Trail
Benton, Arkansas 72019
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WORK REFERENCE
Mr. Danny Dodson
Owner, Salon Adonai
17940 Interstate-30
Benton, Arkansas 72019
*****.********@*****.***
Work Phone: 501-***-****
Personal Phone: 501-***-****
Ms. Loraine Rose
Stylist, Salon Adonai
17940 Interstate-30
Benton, Arkansas 72019
*************@*****.***
Work Phone: 501-***-****
Personal Phone: 501-***-****