Linda C. Jorgensen

**** ****** ***• Santa Barbara, CA • 93105 • 805•453•0170 •adzero@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

BOOKKEEPER 2018 to Present Provide QuickBooks services: including monthly bank reconciliations, generating reports, bill paying and making bank deposits.

CARE GIVER 2011-1018 Provided round the clock care in different shifts for my mother, who was diagnosed with dementia. She required assistance with all activities of daily living. I also paid the bills and did payroll with Quickbooks.

Santa Barbara News-Press, Community Relations coordinator 2007-2011

Assisted Director of Community Relations with coordination of News-Press sponsored events including: the SBNP Half Marathon, SBNP Lifetime Achievement awards, mayoral and candidate debates. Maintained monthly group of “house ads” for various departments at the News-Press and KZSB-AM1290, SBNP Radio. Assisted in creation of spec ads. Worked with those in the non-profit community to assist them in the application process for sponsorship program. Maintained directors’ calendar of events schedule. Attended various off site non-profit events on behalf of the News-press. Assistant Producer of two radio shows on KZSB-AM 1290; Nippers Table Talk Radio and Around the World Radio, which won “Best Travel & dining radio show by the International Restaurant & Hotel Awards in 2008.

“LEAVE IT TO LINDA” 2006-2007

Renewed contracts for service as outlined below.

Santa Barbara News-Press, Marketing and Promotions Coordinator 2004-2006

Processed Public Service Advertising applications, maintained a spreadsheet of daily, new and old filler ads, as well as calendar of all house ads. Assisted Marketing and Promotions Manager with coordination of numerous News-Press sponsored events including SBNP Half Marathon, SBIFF, Big Dog Parade, and Fiesta. Worked with the creative department in the development of new ads for external clients and in-house departments and tracked and renewed recurring ads for community agencies and events. Assisted with print bids for flyers/rack cards/inserts and other promotional items. Filled orders/maintained inventory of News-Press related merchandise. Managed office supply inventory and ordered supplies as needed.

“LEAVE IT TO LINDA”, OFFICE ASSISTANCE AND BUSINESS COORDINATION SERVICE 2002-2004

Provided a variety of administrative and marketing functions for local small businesses. Services included office organization, system development, creation and maintenance of databases, coordination/placement of advertising and organizing promotional mailings. Provided varying levels of administrative support and managed special projects as requested.

Sabrient Systems, Office Manager 2000-2002 Coordinated schedules for executive staff meetings and conference calls. Pre-qualified prospective clients via telephone, resulting in telephone interview with sales staff, followed by an invitation for an in-house appointment. Coordinated client trips by assisting with directions, reservations and confirmation of accommodations. Accounting support/bank relations included accounts receivable, timecards/accrual, payroll, subscription site banking with Authorize.Net, and generation of weekly revenue reports. Training session coordination included venue selection, catering, projection/PC setup, and other on-site needs as they arose. Human Resources functions included employment ad placement, resume intake, interview setup and follow-up, new employee initial paperwork and orientation, and payroll and benefits administration. Reorganized and maintained the company filing system.

PRIVATE MERCHANT BANKING COMPANY, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 1995-1999

Provided administrative support to Managing Director of New York-based investment banking company. Transcribed and followed up on all correspondence and business development efforts, managed executive calendars and schedules, and assisted on special projects as assigned. Developed and maintained office database, providing immediate access to comprehensive information on current and potential clients. Increased overall office efficiency through reorganization and reallocation of duties, coordinated travel arrangements, and maintained office equipment.

Education

Santa Barbara City College – Business Administration Program 1982-1984

Skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to adapt to different situations and all types of people

Self–starter, quick learner, high acuity for attention to detail while understanding the big picture, ability to prioritize tasks

Strong work ethic and organizational commitment

Computer programs: Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and PhotoShop, Quickbooks

Databases: ACT! Commence, Microsoft Access, Ad Speed

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