Administrative Assistant

KRISTIN ANN SANCHEZ

***** ******* *** • Northridge, California 91326

**********@*****.***• 818-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Assertive, organized strategic leader with a proven ability to manage multiple communication initiatives from inception to delivery.

 Proven ability to facilitate successful operations by managing and prioritizing multiple key projects, efficiently multitasking to meet challenging deadlines.

 Excel at contributing to team environments, to include assisting multiple executives and collaborating with coworkers at all levels.

 Exceptional interpersonal skills; communicate effectively with clients and promptly resolve issues; bilingual in English and Spanish.

 Highly detail-oriented; adept at accurately managing complex records and documentation.

 Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), WordPerfect, SAP and Internet research and applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SHORENSTEIN, LLC. – Irvine, CA 7/2008 – 11/2009

Executive Assistant

Manage assigned projects, including schedule and agenda coordination, expense reports, travel arrangements, maintain all office inventory supplies, and ensuring quality while meeting deadlines. Coordinate with tenants, building staff, and vendors to promptly address building issues and share key information. Handle heavy call volume and communicate effectively with customers to fully understand needs. Prepare tenant and vendor correspondence. Maintain detailed records on tenants, vendors, special projects, and emergency contacts.

Key Achievements:

 Consistently maintained complete accuracy in fast-paced environment.

 Manage all front office activities effectively and efficiently.

TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, INC. – Mission Hills, CA 9/2004 – 7/2008

Administrative Assistant

Supported all levels of management in clerical and administrative tasks to include organizing affiliate events and meetings. Managed orders of all clerical inventory supplies. Coordinated with staff and business representatives to facilitate efficient operations. Filed and distributed confidential forms. Processed new vehicle inventory as well as new and used vehicle contracts. Maintained warranty information. Assisted Accounts Payable Director.

Key Achievements:

 Developed and maintained strong working relationships with team members at all levels.

 Effectively managed day-to-day functions while interfacing with range of upper-level management.

NOTICIAS UNIVISION KMEX-34 - Los Angeles, CA 9/2007-5/2008

Public Relations Assistant

Helped with planning and execution of press events and special events. Arrange public appearances, lectures and contests for clients to increase product and service awareness and to promote goodwill. Draft speeches for higher levels of management, and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.

Key Achievements:

 Strong ability to work with public officials and agencies as well as the general public.

 Successful administrative support for Sales and Media Department to include heavy scheduling, coordinating conference calls, managing travel, filing, organizing, and answering phones

VISION PUBLICIDAD – Sherman Oaks, CA 2/2006-11/2006

Marketing Assistant

Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand. Conducted research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies. Prepared reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.

Key Achievement:

 Effectively created weekly and monthly excel reports on sales and current media trends for the Executive Director.

*** Additional experience includes ambassador for H.O.P.E.- Hispanos Organized for Political Equality and volunteer for Padres Contra El Cancer. ***

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree (anticipated 2010) – CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Northridge, CA

Associate of Arts in Communication Studies (2008) – COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS, Valencia, CA

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