VICKI EDWARDS
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
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Over eleven years executive-level experience
Streamlining office procedures and organization for up to 25% greater efficiency
Thriving in positions where initiative on multiple projects was essential
Developing marketing strategies and advertising to increase revenue from $1.8 million to $2.5 million in a single year
Managing creative events and corporate conventions
Creating and facilitating associate training programs on time management and grammar usage
Writing dynamic copy for published manuscripts, advertising, and public relations
Displaying proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet retail and research; familiarity with QuickBooks
Creating a positive working environment while adhering to the highest expectation of discretion and integrity
Bachelor of Science Degree
Arts and Media Communications with a double minor in Business Administration and Writing.
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK.
2/06 – PRESENT FUTUREBOY FILMS, INC. STUDIO CITY, CA
Executive Assistant/Office Manager. Manage office and assist with creative development for feature films writer-director. Identify and divert potential crises. Contribute to innovative Twitter series and other social media networking. Instrumental in contract discussions with The Weinstein Company, 20th Century Fox and many studio-based production companies.
4/02 - 6/03 THE COLOR FACTORY. SUNLAND, CA
Executive Assistant to the President & CFO. Led the team that revamped and implemented corporate policy standards. Created employee morale program and updated operational systems. Compiled board meeting presentations for New York parent company, responded to correspondence, scheduled regional and international travel, and transformed filing systems for President and CFO.
7/99 – 2/01 PAE GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LOS ANGELES, CA
Executive Assistant to the Vice President. Orchestrated innovative filing system correlating hard files with electronic database. Supported executive in compiling monthly management reports and managing correspondence with thirteen offices throughout Japan, Korea, Honduras, Panama, and Italy.
10/95 – 3/99 ALBURY PUBLISHING. TULSA, OK. - RECEIVED 3 PROMOTIONS IN 3 YEARS.
Executive Assistant to the General Manager Author Representative Marketing Manager
Assistant - Facilitated board meetings, correspondence, manuscript reviews, travel, and scheduling. Spearheaded company-wide training program.
Author Liaison - Cultivated relationships with exacting clients while scheduling nationwide book signing tours and tracking worldwide royalties and sales.
Marketing Manager – Courted and secured chart-topping band as new author and packaged their print-based product, resulting in a 37% increase in revenues. Delivered concepts and copy for advertising campaigns, dust jackets and PR. Managed industry conventions, edited creative content, and maintained market research library.