Manager Sales

Valerie Poma

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Clinton Township, MI 48038

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OBJECTIVE

To provide experienced, professional administrative support to a Senior Executive in an interesting and challenging atmosphere.

EXPERIENCE

February 2007–present Starz Entertainment LLC Executive Assistant to Vice Presidents of Marketing Troy, MI

• Provide extensive administrative support to two Vice Presidents of Marketing including answering phones, correspondence, record keeping and report preparation.

• Schedule and coordinate complex appointment calendars, including meetings and conference calls in Outlook.

• Extensive use of email for daily, ongoing communication with clients and employees.

• Arrange all travel plans (flights, hotel, cars).

• Assist in scheduling and preparation of meeting materials. Prepare and distribute agenda and all documents required via email and print.

• Compile information and complete expense reports for the Vice Presidents of Marketing.

• Maintain the ongoing functions of the entire office.

• Maintain organized filing system and databases.

• Keep up to date, accurate and confidential records of employee attendance, vacation schedules, and timesheets.

• Liaison for Vice Presidents with corporate executives, vendors, public relations and promotional partners.

• Assist with personal matters as requested.

September 2005 to February 2007 WTVS Channel 56, Detroit Public Television

Executive Assistant to President/General Manager Detroit/Wixom

• Provided administrative support to President/General Manager, which included answering his phone in a professional and friendly manner.

• Composed and prepared correspondence.

• Kept accurate records and assisted in preparation of meeting materials.

• Attended all Committee and Board meetings. Took meeting minutes using laptop computer.

• Scheduled and coordinated extensive appointment calendar, conference calls and meetings in Outlook.

• Arranged all travel plans (flights, hotels, cars).

• Compiled information and completed expense reports.

• Prepared confidential reports, correspondence, employee performance reviews and employment contracts.

• Maintained organized filing system.

• Maintained accurate confidential files, including reports to Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and PBS. Acted as representative/liaison for President with Board members, corporate executives, department heads, employees and the general public, including community, business and political leaders.

November 1994 to September 2005 WJBK-TV Fox 2, Southfield, MI

Executive Assistant to Vice President/General Manager

and Vice President/General Sales Manager

• Provided administrative support to the Vice President/General Manager and to the Vice President/General Sales Manager.

• Scheduled and coordinated appointments, presentations, meetings.

• Arranged both business related and personal travel (flights, hotels, cars, golf outings, etc.)

• Provided assistance with personal/family matters.

• Compiled information and completed extensive expense reports.

• Kept up to date records of all trade agreements with major advertisers. Completed quarterly tracking reports of spending by top advertisers in all categories of business.

• Prepared confidential reports, correspondence, employee performance reviews and employment contracts.

• Created and maintained all political file materials for the Station’s Public File in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the FCC. Tracked all political advertising and received all payments for Sales Department recordkeeping before submitting to Accounting Department.

• Tracked employee attendance, vacation schedules, and timesheets. Prepared new employee orientation for Sales Department.

• Maintained accurate confidential files, including reports to corporate management at Fox Television Stations, Inc. Acted as representative/liaison for VP/General Manager and VP/General Sales Manager with corporate executives, department heads, employees, advertisers and the general public, including community, business and political leaders.

• Worked with Marketing Director to plan station events including guests from the Fox Network, as well as local and national clients.

• As College Intern Program Coordinator, I facilitated a comprehensive intern program including contacting colleges and students, compiling resumes and applications, maintaining an organized interview process in conjunction with school semesters, advised student placement in departments within the station, followed up with evaluations and maintained files for each student intern.

• Maintained event calendar and disbursed sports and event tickets to clients.

• Member of committee for annual United Way fund raising efforts within the Station.

PC SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Experience on PC and Mac computers.

• Advanced Internet skills.

EDUCATION

• Macomb Community College – Associates Degree – General Studies

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