SUZANNE K. JOHNSON
ORANGE CITY, FL 32763
TEL. 386-***-****
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CAREER OBJECTIVE & SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
To obtain a challenging position utilizing experience in the following areas:
Sales / Marketing Accounting /Finance
Human Resource Management Business Administration
Workshop/Event Coordination Information Systems Development
Professional Image Consulting Project Management
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience in Sales, Administration, and Cosmetology.
Solid Management and Supervisory experience.
College education in Business Administration: Management/Information Systems.
Computer skills- Microsoft: Windows, Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Energetic and highly motivated, creative team player, and innovative problem-solver.
Dynamic people person with strong leadership qualities and analytical abilities.
Foreign language skills in Spanish and Italian.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR / IMAGE CONSULTANT, September 1994 -July 2011
Top Form/Making of a Model, Professional Image Consulting Firm, Italy/Florida/Virginia
· Creatively established and effectively managed firm: Prepared business plan, devised marketing strategy and serviced individuals, organizations, and establishments.
· Organized and led creative teams of freelance: Make-up Artist, Hair Stylists, Fashion Designers, Photographers, Models, Model Trainers, Fashion Show Coordinators, and Graphic Artists.
· Outstandingly planned, organized and successfully launched promotional campaigns, directing the following activities for both company and clients:
Photo Shoots Video Productions Fashion Show Grand Openings
· Dynamically performed as Lead Make-up Artist and Fashion Stylist developing an international portfolio illustrating the magical transformation of clients’ overall image.
· Recognized for improving the quality of customer service, operational efficiency, and competitive position for wide multi-cultural client base.
MANAGER/CONSULTANT/TRAINER, October 1991- January 1995
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Direct Sales Co., Alexandria, VA; Jacksonville, FL; Gaeta, Italy
· Performed market research in preparation of global expansion in Italy.
· Effectively demonstrated, marketed, and sold products expanding services to a professional client base throughout the east coast: New York Metropolitan Washington DC Georgia and Florida.
· Creatively implemented promotional campaign broadening company recognition and professionalism.
· Recruited, trained, and managed consultants maximizing unit sales, in effect motivating sales force.
· Conducted weekly instructional workshops for consultants and clients broadening product knowledge.
· Efficiently managed office: Supervised administrative assistant, performed general accounting duties, controlled inventory, recorded sales, and prepared tax information.
BUDGET ANALYST/ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, June 1991 - June 1992
Accounting Resources, Temporary Accounting Firm, Washington DC
· Primarily assigned to government contracts, financial institutions, and management consulting firms.
· Responsible for a full range of automated accounting duties such as receivables, payables and cost.
· Managed and audited spending accounts utilizing budget execution system.
· Effectively compiled presentation packages and briefing notes for executive staff.
· Efficiently met deadlines utilizing Lotus 123 with graphics, Excel, and Word Perfect.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, June 1988 - May 1991
Federal Home Loan Banks, Office of Finance, Washington, DC
· Managed the sales and issuance of securities utilizing Federal Reserve Bank’s communication system.
· Developed, enhanced, and maintained accounting systems while analyzing division’s automation needs.
· Evaluated equipment, made recommendations for computer hardware and software purchases.
· Trained staff on PC and mainframe operations, and formulated procedural documentation.
· Utilized software such as spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics applications.
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Licensed Cosmetologist in Florida
Another Level College of Cosmetology
New Horizons Computer School, Microsoft Office Specialist,
George Washington University, Certificate in Information Systems,
George Mason University, course work toward BA in Business Administration,