Executive Assistant Entry Level

Colleen Jones

***** ***** ***** *** ***

Rockville, MD 20853

Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone 240-***-****

Seeking full time position that will utilize my wide and deep business experience.

No entry level positions please .

Sales and Marketing, Business and Copy writing, Technical Writing, Internet Presence and Content Development, Graphic Design, Customer Relationship Management, Account Management,

Event & Meeting Planning, Trade Show Exhibit Management, Public Relations, Press Kits,

Advanced Organizational Skills, Business A/R & A/P.

Advanced Computer User: Skilled user of MS Office, Word 7.0, (65WPM), Excel, Access, PowerPoint,

MS Outlook, Goldmine, A.C.T., QuickBooks, PageMaker for Desktop Publishing, Photoshop.

Working knowledge of HTML basic website design and maintenance,

hardware maintenance and upgrades.

December 2011 – October, 2019

Adam Services in Rockville, MD

Owner/Principal

Provide Personal Assistant services to home-based businessmen and women.

Focus on filing system set up/maintenance, Focus on budget; make out checks for signature. Separate systems – for business and household issues. Run errands, research and get cost estimates for projects, make appointments, update and keep current contacts on computer.

Acted as client-based POC for remodeling project with project manager.

Also provided organizer services – both business and home. De-clutter, reorganize for efficiency. Also Moving/downsizing Coordinator services.

July, 2008-June, 2010

Kessler Creative Jacksonville, FL

Account Executive

As Account Executive for this printing, Direct Mail and email marketing company, maintained position as top salesperson for more than 6 months consecutively. Personal sales increased 20-45% month over month. Bonus earned every month after probationary period. Was pacing to achieve over $600,000 in sales in 2010.

October, 2006 –July, 2008

Avon Beauty Center Jacksonville, FL

Manager/Owner

Operated this stand alone retail business. Responsible for all business operations, scheduling, merchandising, sales planning, payroll. Managed 3 employees.

September, 2005- May, 2006

Affordable Closet Solutions, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida

Sales Representative/Designer

Called on prospects, measured closet area and inventoried possessions and designed custom closet system using proprietary design software (ClosetMaid) on a laptop computer. Sold on first visit. High sale - $10,000 custom master.

Scheduled own calendar with contacts from Home & Patio Show which I worked and supplied office leads. Averaged 55% close ratio.

March, 2003- November, 2003

Small Business Marketing Consultant Orlando, Florida

Worked for a series of small businesses with new market initiatives and office re-organization projects. Assisted a 20-year-old A/V repair business to expand into Plasma Screen Repair. Made initial contacts to manufacturers to establish Authorized Factory Service Center status; contacted bank to establish companies first LOC

January 1995-May 2001

Conference Masters, Inc. Oakwood, Ohio

Marketing Projects Coordinator

Operated Desktop Publishing Software to produce all printed materials.

Produced bi-annual product catalog, arranged printing and mailing to 20,000-name list. Worked trade show booths, harvesting lead information, managed follow-up. Wrote, designed, programmed first corporate website; created on-line catalog.

February 1992-March 1995

Magna Industries, Inc. Cleveland. Ohio

Marketing Manager

June 1984-April 1986

Executive Assistant

During 10 year plus association with this prime manufacturer, assisted owner with marketing, sales, strategic planning, growth, etc. Managed all aspects of multiple Trade Show schedule yearly.

Managed annual National Sales Meeting at off site locations for 10 years.

During tenure, company grew from $325,000/year sales to $2.5 million. Instrumental in bringing new product into line, designed packaging, intro. Won Best New Product Award from DIY Retailing Magazine at introduction of SAND&KLEEN dustless dry wall Sanding System at National Hardware Show.

Achieved photo coverage and profile of SAND&KLEEN in 120th Anniversary Issue of Popular Science Magazine.

January 1987-February 1992

Adam Advertising Rocky River, Ohio

Owner

Marketing agency for various small businesses. Worked on a project basis to develop marketing campaigns both business-to-business and consumer focused.

Managed multiple aspects of clients trade show participation including recommendations for new show participation.

Planned and executed a Champagne Buffet Luncheon for 500 guests at the Grand Opening of a new 5 story Office Building to promote leasing. Keynote speaker was then Governor of State of Ohio.

Developed first full line catalog for a 40-year-old safety products manufacturer.

Created programs that helped new owner of a 140-year-old distributor of bottles/containers grow from 50 customers, at time of purchase, to over 800 in 4 years. Created first company catalog, developed direct mail campaign to open new market areas without field sales representation using direct mail and planned Fax program.(This was leading edge new marketing using FAX technology.

Kutztown State College, Kutztown, PA - English Education. BA.

Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY- Marketing, Journalism.

Cleveland Ad Club School, Cleveland, OH - Placed 2nd in class of 200.

. Daytona Beach Community College - Certified Nurses' Assistant Program. State Licensed 2005.

Skill Set

Computer

Skills

Professional

Experience

Education

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