A Local Public Relations

Valerie Kresge

Santa Barbara, California *****

M: 702-***-**** **********@*****.***

Skills Summary

Superior interpersonal and public relations skills. Spanish, semi-fluent, verbal and print. Basic technical skills: Microsoft Word, Windows XP, Publisher, Google Calendar, HP Photo Center, Excel; Typing 45 wpm. Audio/Visual equipment, Webcasts, Zoom. Interior Retail Design. Notary Commission renewal, pending

Education

Citrus College, Glendora, California, 1985-2002 Spanish 101-103; Art History 101.102; Psychology 101, 206, 220, 225; Biology; Literature; Communications; Sociology; Drawing; Photography; Algebra. GPA 3.6 – 4.0; Student Council

Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, California 1980-1981 Drawing; Composition; Dance; Business Math.

Licenses and Designations

California Cosmetology License, 1987- Current

California Notary Public

California Real Estate Agent, Realtor (Expired during eight-year Idaho residency)

LAUSD Parent Representative

Professional Experience

2013-2019 Production Assistant, Scarlett’s Golf Experience- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Opened two stores in two years. Conceptual business planning: Engineering support; Shipping & receiving; Leases and licensing, Business, Alcohol; Construction design and application; Managerial duties; Public relations; Customer service; Advertisement: web, print, textiles; Special events; Accounts payable; Deliveries

2007-2010 Funeral Planner, Administrator, White’s Funeral Home- Azusa, California

Security clearances-; D.O.J., F.B.I., California Funeral Director Associates, Notarial duties

Legal and personal records management

Inter-, Intra-state, and International records and operations management

Shipment of Human Remains, Logistics and data, through various Consulate offices; Adherence to Security, Health & Safety regulations. Foreign Languages translation

Compliance, State of California, County, Medical guidelines

Prepared Decedents for services, Dressing, cosmetic and restorative care; Deliveries

Quality control of deliveries, shipments, design; merchandise management, sales

End-of-Life (“Funeral Plan”), Life Insurance Policy accounts maintenance, 200+files

Planning, facilitating, directing religious, cultural, traditional aspects of ceremonies

Obituary publishing, print and internet; Home website maintenance; Delegated office operations; Updated and expanded marketing strategies, resulting in 15% increase in business within one year.

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