Sherry Dishman
Washington, DC 20011
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Professional Summary
Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile administrative support skill set developed through experience as an office manager and executive assistant. Excel in resolving employer and client challenges and innovative solutions, systems and process improvements proven to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction and the bottom line. Offer advanced computer skills in MS office and other applications.
Skills
Office Management
Client and Vendor Relations
Report and Document Preparation
Spreadsheet and Database Creation
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Record Management
Meeting and Event Planning
Inventory Management
Education
Howard University Washington, DC 20001
Bachelor of Arts, Communications Specialized coursework include, Scriptwriting, TV/Film Production, Mass Media, Communications Research, Film Directing
Work Experience
Athletic Manager 2010 – Present
Plan, direct and evaluate the daily operational aspect of the WTA sponsored events.
Assisted with outreach and selections of WTA and ITF events.
Selected WTA and ITF events for athlete.
Assisted athlete and enforced academic discipline.
Interviewed and assisted with choosing the correct coach.
Interpret capabilities of athlete to ensure performance avoids injury and include education of injury prevention
Cultivate community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support athlete.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing outdoor recreational activities and practices
Ensure player arrived on time to each practice and match.
Oversee athlete physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health and safety.
Bloomingdales Chevy Chase, MD
Professional Sales Associate (Diane Von Furstenberg) 2009 – 2011
Greeted customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
Recommend, select and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
Prepare sales slip or sales contracts.
Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Placed special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
Developed business contacts continuously grew preferred client list and significantly impacted the volume of business in the women’s contemporary ready to wear department.
Accomplished all selling priorities, sales, credit, shops prototypes, clientele.
Maintained contact with store management and brand merchants regarding business performance.
Effectively handled client inquiries and issues.
Participated in specialist meetings and training classes.
Assisted with special shows and projects as needed.
Acted as a trainer and guidance counsel to new associates.
Familiarized all women’s ready to wear departments with new receipts, styling trends and fit of brand merchandise.
Produce events to consistently exceed the brand’s monthly sales goals.
DC Public Schools, Washington DC 2009
Public Speaking and Leadership Teacher (Summer School)
Imparted effective communication & leadership skills to DCPS HS students through various presentation/delivery formats and lesson plans.
Introduced students to career development skills such as resume building, applications processes, appropriate business attire and simulated interviews.
Westing Rinehart Group Washington, DC 2005 to 2008
Operations Manager/Senior Associate
Managed day-to-day operations of office including providing technical support and training to new employees.
Created and maintained a database to manager client retainers and expense invoicing.
Oversaw and facilitated travel accommodations for all office personnel.
Effectively produced client events from start to finish in various states and assisted with the planning and production of charity functions that the firm hosted annually.
Created collateral materials and marketing presentations specified to each client.
Maintained the day-to-day calendar of the managing director and organized processes and systems.
Compiled competitive and industry research.
Assisted the team with special projects.
Generated ways to increase the value of the firm.
Field calls and accompanied managing director on client meetings.
Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff relations.