Assistant Personal

VANESSA JEAN COOPER

707-***-**** | iln70c@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To pursue a challenging opportunity that provides professional personal assistant services to a professional or executive family, assisting in managing household and professional affairs in order to promote a balanced life for the client and to promote the growth of my talents and gifts both professionally and personally.

EDUCATION

University of California San Diego

B.A., International Studies- Sociology September 2005 - December 2009

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally

Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Ability to write clear and concise business letters / emails. Very fast and effective at typing.

Attention to detail and ability to take initiatives and be resourceful

In-depth knowledge of event and travel planning

Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and internet and email applications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bryant Morris Development

Personal Assistant to the President, Owner

Provide assistance in both personal and business matters with all projects developed and managed.

Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotel stays, and ground transportation.

Reading, monitoring, and responding to the owner’s email as well as preparing correspondence on the owner’s behalf.

Attending events/meetings, taking dictation, and writing up reports

Managing and reviewing filing systems.

Manage incoming calls, expense accounts, scheduling appointments, and maintaining the owner’s calendar.

Assist with personal errands, including bank deposits, groceries, dry cleaning, picking up kids from school.

Recovery House

Santa Rosa, California

Mentor/School Assistant at a children’s alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility January 2010 –December 2010

Provide emotional and educational support in a classroom setting to children going through alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Create a structured environment in which children are disciplined and heard, and in which respect, forgiveness and community are at the heart of the program.

Ability to be flexible, responsible, and maintain authority in stressful situations.

Create lesson plans which challenge kids academically and help in completing assignments for school and therapy programs.

Nanny for Aleksandar and Jelena Damnjanovic Del Mar, California

Childcare/Tutoring September 2007 - December 2009

Provide educational tutoring in subjects including English, math, and science

Perform childcare services including emotional and physical support, playtime, driving to and from appointments, cooking, and cleaning.

Presenting punctuality, responsibility, clear communication, and instruction in tutoring.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Napa Valley Youth Advocacy Center Angwin, California

On the Board of Directors/Co-founder Mentor Youth Program October, 2010-

Participate in and initiate activities which promote teamwork and the knowledge of essential life skills for the youth in the Napa valley: Food for cancer patient project, creating a video focusing on needs of youth in the community, etc.

In the middle of creating a mentor guide for community members/future volunteers, and leading upcoming workshops.

Participate and attend all board meetings

References

Available beyond request

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