Debra P. Jones
Harvey, LA 70058
504-***-**** (H)
504-***-**** (C)
admqfh@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
Meadows Draughon Business College – January 1970 – December 1970
Diploma in Executive Secretarial
Xavier University – September 1968 – June 1969; Business Administration
McDonogh 35 Senior High School – Graduated May 1968; College Prep
Objective: To secure a part-time position (two days/week) as an Executive Assistant for a company that does not require the service of a full-time person.
I am a very organized individual which has helped me in my success in my last position of almost 30 years.
Work Experience:
March 1991 – March 2020
Chateau LeMoyne Holiday Inn, New Orleans, LA
Position: Executive Assistant to the General Manager
Duties include opening the mail and disseminating to proper persons; typing all in-house memos to guests and employees; answering all written correspondence and emails from guests; responding to all guests’ comments on all social media platforms including company’s website; coordinating and scheduling both fire and sprinkler inspections to ensure compliance for safety and to avoid fines; taking minutes at employee meetings and annual owners’ meeting; ordering all office supplies, printing and stationery; typing gift certificates for guests; handling incident reports and insurance claims for guests; maintenance of all office equipment; assist General Manager with Monthly Owners’ Report; maintaining company files; handling guests’ lost and found; taking care of VIP arrivals; assisting General Manager with any and all projects assigned to me.
Laid off due to Corona Virus
June 1990 – March 1991
Chateau LeMoyne Holiday Inn, New Orleans, LA
Positions: Director of Catering & Sales Manager
Coordinated all catering functions with Banquet Captain
Assisted Director of Sales with contracts for all groups; liason between hotel and group leaders.
Executive Assistant position became available and I went after that opportunity.
June 1984 – January 1990
Warwick Hotel, New Orleans, LA (No longer in business)
Positions: Executive Secretary/Reservations/Sales Manager/General Manager/Front Office Manager
This hotel was a small independent hotel. I started as an Executive Secretary to the General Manager. There were times when people in other positions resigned and I was asked to assist until the positions were filled. As a dedicated employee, I did so and learned various operations of the hotel. This helped me in my new endeavor at my next job.
June 1975 – June 1984
Olaf Lambert & Associates, New Orleans, LA (No longer in business)
Position: Executive Secretary to the Executive Vice-President
This was a hotel/motel management company that managed hotels for banks, insurance companies and other entities who owned hotels but had no experience in managing them. We managed 22 hotels across the southeast United States. I handled general office duties and assisted my boss with all reports for each hotel.