Human Resources/Administrative Assistant

VALERIE A. FIGUEROA

**** ******** **.

Gurnee, IL 60031

224-***-**** | ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

An entry level position that would help me broaden my knowledge and grow in the field of business administration, sales and public relations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology

University of the Philippines, Diliman

Graduated April 2011

GPA: 3.2

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES JUNIOR MARKETING ASSOCIATION - MEMBER

Public Relations Event Publicity Officer, 2009

• Organized and publicized “TURO-TURO”, a business seminar for food business owners and food lovers.

• Came up with creative publicity materials (videos, posters, etc.) and sponsorship tie-ups with radio and TV networks, leading the event to success with its 200+ attendees.

Team Socials Head, 2009-2010

• Headed the planning and execution of the organization’s year-end event, the grand UP JMA ball.

• Managed sponsorship tie-ups and publicity campaign of the event.

• Represented the team in meetings with companies and potential corporate partners.

UP JMA ADHOC Publicity Head, 2010

• Conceptualized the event and publicity campaigns for ADHOC, a big-scale college party targeting students and young professionals.

• Contributed in the detailed planning of the entire project.

• Managed sponsorships and tie-ups with media partners and organizations.

• Promoted the event through radio guestings, tv sponsorships, billboard, and online campaigns. The event was an unbelievable success marked by the number of its attendees – an estimate of 4000 people.

Team SPRINT (Socials and Public Relations-Internals) Director, 2010-2011

• Translated creative ideas into publicity materials such as videos, posters and online promotions.

• Experienced door-to-door marketing.

• Managed successful fundraisers.

• Planned and executed events that fostered ties and strengthened the organization’s recruitment process.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY – MEMBER

Publicity Committee Deputy, 2007-2008

• Oversaw the publicity committee and organization’s publications, including the official newsletter.

Organization Representative, 2008-2009

• Represented the organization in Psychology department meetings and other external affairs.

57th Adhoc Publicity Head, 2009-2010

• Managed the planning and execution of publicity campaigns, exhibits and other creative output for the organization’s 57th anniversary week.

EXPERIENCE

NORTH SHORE CONCEPTS, INC.

Account Manager, June 2011-Present

• Promoted and increased applications for Spark Energy.

• Worked in the field with sales pitching, presentation and door-to-door client interaction.

LEARNINGVILLE PRE-SCHOOL, METRO MANILA

Teaching Assistant, Summer 2010

• With great patience and organization, worked as an elementary level Social Science tutor.

SKILLS

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

• Excellent written and verbal skills.

• Fluent in English, Filipino and Fukien Chinese

• Dependable leadership and creativity.

• Hardworking and organized

• Experience in basic video editing and use of Adobe Photoshop.

• Skill in public relations and persuasion

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