DOREEN A. MANZETTI
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Equipped with years of experience in providing executive administrative support within entertainment industry, and strong skills in client relations and communications, currently in search of a new role that will draw upon knowledge and expertise in office administration, calendar management, correspondence, event coordination, vendor negotiations, legal affairs, and compliance, and will provide opportunities for further professional contributions and growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Poised, self-assured and resourceful Administrative Professional with a strong sense of duty and drive to consistently exceed expectations.
Exceptional communicator with talent for engaging across all levels of an organization, including C-level executives and high-profile clientele.
Results-oriented executive support specialist and customer service expert with diverse experience in special projects, scheduling, marketing promotions, legal compliance, vendor management, and document production.
Deliver multi-faceted skills to include leadership, collaboration, executive interaction, political agendas, administrative/legal operations within motion picture industry, and retail sales and events.
Expertly led development and implementation of special projects and complex tasks through to achievement of organizational goals.
Offer outstanding communication, strong analytical reasoning, procedural evaluation/implementation, problem resolution and team collaboration.
EXPERTISE
Executive Support
Office Management
Administrative Management
Customer Service
Marketing / Promotions
Legal Compliance / Affairs
Account Management
Vendor Management
Financial Oversight
Calendar Scheduling
Meeting/Event Planning
Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Home Depot –
Tempe, AZ May 2017 – Present
Customer Service Representative –HomeDepot.com
Answers inbound calls from Customers and assesses Order issues and needs to provide solutions
Provides superior Customer Service and Order Placement and follow ups
Document details of Customer interaction into system.
Drives Customer loyalty by providing excellent Customer Service and product knowledge and making the customer experience effortless.
Reconciles Errors in a cost effective manner and keeps customer informed on their order status.
Act as Liaison between Customer and Vendor as well as Freight carrier.
Met and have exceeded metrics – Recipient of TOP PERFORMER AWARD (2X)
Chandler, AZ Oct. 2015 – May 2017
Certified Appliance Sales Specialist and Millwork Specialist
Answer questions about Appliances and Millworks to customers, describe features and benefits
Assist customers with special orders and installed sales, promote services offered in other departments
When necessary, handle several customers at once, resolve customer complaints, and always ensure customer satisfaction.
Teamwork to help fellow Associates when needed.
Achieve personal sales goals.
Was in the top 98% for Sales in the State of AZ for Specialty
Promote Home Services to Customers for Install needs with generated leads
Received Numerous Awards for metrics in Specialty Sales
Certified in Appliances and Millworks
Marina del Rey, CA Dec. 2009 – Oct. 2015
Project Specialist– At-Home Service Specialist
Serve as a marketing agent and product ambassador to residential and light commercial clients.
Offer assistance on various products and services within Home Services Department.
Collaborate with vendors and schedule appointments for a no cost assessment of clients’ current project.
Answer questions and analyze appropriate products for intended projects; further provide additional details about improvements available, to up sell various products and services.
Work independently in a highly competitive environment, take initiative, and implement very strong communication skills to serve a highly diverse clientele.
Responsible for monitoring performance to ensure compliance with Product Knowledge Certification.
Attend vendor meetings and events to professionally represent The Home Depot.
Coordinate and monitor store events focused on educating and training Associates with regard to interaction with customers on The Home Depot Home Services and products, and ensure weekly goals are met using Leads and Measures.
Actively participate in on-line classes to learn about new products and marketing campaigns.
Received Platinum Awards and achieved Executive Homer Award for outstanding customer service.
CBS Paramount Domestic Television – Hollywood, CA May 2006 – Oct. 2007
Executive Assistant to VP and Director of Business & Legal Affairs
Ensured assigned executives were supported within a multitude of administrative tasks, projects, and scheduling requirements, both within long-term objectives and daily obligations.
Managed requisition and distribution of all contractual advances and expenses including: Business travel, Blackberry/cell phone use, bar membership renewals, etc. and order office supplies.
Prepared check requisitions, liaised with drafting attorneys and accounting to obtain required back-up documentation.
Circulated and tracked time-sensitive legal documents and reports.
Maintained phone coverage for entire department on a rotating basis.
Collaborated with vendors to order internal supplies, ensured optimal pricing and timely delivery.
Perused contracts and assorted legal documents, revised and edited based on prior attorney review.
Prepared legal documents, forwarding to appropriate parties for signature.
Composed complex legal correspondence and transcribed dictation, forwarding executed paperwork and deal memos to executives for final review.
Scheduled business meetings and conferences; kept track of various calendars to avoid duplicate bookings.
Identified administrative areas requiring improvement and implemented procedural changes for heightened efficiency.
Alco Cad-Nickel Plating Corporation – Los Angeles, CA Oct. 2005 – April 2006
Assistant to Vice President
Assisted Vice President with all daily operations, administrative requirements, and special projects.
Processed monetary deposits and collected payments outstanding 30 days and longer.
Identified compliance requirements and gathered data for submissions to City, County, and State agencies; ensured proper form completion and fee allocation.
Processed AMEX charge card payments; verified accuracy and validity prior to payment submission.
Coordinated all facility and office equipment repairs with appropriate vendors.
Screened and directed calls; took accurate messages.
Maintained a complex and flawless filing system and executive calendar.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. – Los Angeles, CA Dec. 1999 – Aug. 2005
Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President of Corporate & Governmental Affairs
Provided executive administrative support and coordinated extensive travel arrangements.
Managed EVP’s complex calendar; resolved scheduling conflicts and cancellations; consistently kept VP abreast of changes and developments.
Collaborated with external attorneys and with Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in Washington, DC, and in Los Angeles on legislative initiatives, and ensured timely submissions of State and Federal filings.
Relayed information and fulfilled requests by the Office of the President (POTUS), members of Congress, The Senate and State legislators.
Accurately processed and allocated payments for Political Action Committee and California State Political Fund.
Collected data, organized information, and prepared comprehensive board minutes.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – Los Angeles, CA 1980 – 1999
Anderson School of Management (1995 – 1999)
Corporate Development Administrator for Executive Education Programs
UCLA Alumni and Development (1980 – 1995)
Public Affairs Specialist
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
UCLA Alumni Association – Los Angeles, CA
Life Member
REFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS
Outstanding references available upon request.