Administrative Assistant Sales
Resume:
Michelle Urhan
Bristow, Virginia 20136
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Education
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Events Management Graduated May 19, 2012
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia
Associates Degree in Science and General Studies Graduated May 11, 2009
Northern Virginia Community College Manassas, Virginia
Related Experience
Reston Association April 16 7, 2012- August 10th, 2012
Events Coordinator Assistant
• Assisted with the planning and implementation of internal and external events, including public and employee events.
• Performed additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Served as the liaison for outside facilities, service providers and caterers for specific events. Directed outside vendors for applicable setup, supplies and event coordination.
• Maintained detailed records for each event including attendance, expenses and evaluation.
• Assisted in executing full event planning details with internal and external contacts (i.e., conference room coordination, registration desk, nametags, food and beverages, room setup and accessories, audio/visual needs, etc.).
• Developed project task lists and timelines for events and the associated planning process.
• Coordinated with the graphics/media/ PR team to create invitations and ensure they are distributed and responses are tracked.
Reston Association January 17, 2012- April 6, 2012
Parks and Recreation Intern Reston, Virginia
• Managed and assisted the Events Coordinator in planning, implementing and evaluating a variety of events and programs for all ages throughout the Reston Community.
• Planned, implemented and evaluated a children’s themed event with little or no supervision.
• Documented Aquatic staff citations and field patron concerns.
• Made cold/warm calls to market private pool rentals & assisted aquatics staff with filing and seasonal staff database management.
• Assisted with calendar template for aquatics scheduling software. Performs data entry for the Aquatics, Event and Camp departments.
Registration Team April 10, 2011
Washington Bridal Showcase Chantilly, Virginia
• Provided a comfortable and pleasurable show experience for the bride, while at the same time providing our exhibitors with an environment that maximizes selling opportunities.
• Greeted and registered brides, and provided sale numbers to exhibitors for their post-show sales efforts.
Event Coordinator Intern January 2011- July 2011
Neighbors Foundation Falls Church, Virginia
• Contributed to the implementation, planning and execution of the first annual Operation Care Package 5k race.
• Distributed marketing materials such as flyers, and welcome packets to generate media attention.
• Coordinated day of activities by making sure volunteers and participants were present.
• Worked in a team environment to effectively represent the organization's mission.
• Aided in set up and clean-up of race.
Volunteer & Special Guest Registration June 10, 2011
Celebrate Fairfax Festival Fairfax, Virginia
• Provided information to guests on festival site.
• Maintained league information by ensuring each volunteer had a job, maintain personal information for Volunteers and Special Guests.
Administrative Assistant II March 2007- February 2008
Fairfax County Circuit Court Fairfax, Virginia
• Responsible for notarizing documents and informing the public of health and family planning.
• Duties included maintaining requests of marriage license copies, typing; copying; scanning; indexing, and verifying documents such as marriage licenses, & notary applications.
• Assisted the public with questions pertaining to the public service department.
Sales, Data Entry September 2007 – November 2006
JAJ Contracting Woodbridge, Virginia
• Responsible for data entry, revising purchase orders, invoices, daily filing.
• Answered incoming calls, typed correspondence and customer contracts, prepared shipping orders, placed orders for customer and government companies.
Personal Skills
• Ability to work independently with good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to implement a successful event
• Experienced in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Over six years’ experience as a Receptionist, Cash register.
• Over six years’ experience as a Clerk, Sales, and Marketing.
• Relate well with personnel, management and clientele at all levels.
• Proven volunteer experience where your leadership style facilitates successful event planning.
References: Available upon request
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