Profile
I am a strong-willed, driven individual who is motivated in each action that is to be expected of me. I work well with others but can indeed work independently. I exhibit great typing and grammatical skills, am experienced in communication and customer service, and adapt well to fast-paced environments. I learn fast and willingly, welcoming challenges. Throughout my background, those around me have had high expectations and have well diversified me so that I am able to project that onto my business aspirations.
Experience
Event Planning, Photography, Trade Show & Promotional Model, Bartending, Website Design, Freelance Writer, Childcare, Florist, Life Coach & Counselor.
Personal Assistant, Orlando FL 2007-Present
Personal assistant for Orlando Exeutive. Take care of travel plans, appointment booking, data filing, personal and business errands, online marketing and business development including web design and ebay.
Bar Manager, Wing Shack Restaurant & Bar, Orlando FL 2007-2009
Bar manager for sports bar, serving large parties and restaurant floor in addition to patrons at the bar. Nightly specials, entertaining guests in a medium venue, full liquor bar. Keyholder for both bar and restaurant. Responsibilities include hosting private events, inventory, supervision, opening and closing of bar, safe and cash handling, deposits, training, data management, scheduling, hiring. Knowledge of Aloha & POS.
Market Research Field Supervisor, TNS Intersearch, Orlando FL 2003-Present
Analyzed data from contributors to each specific study, approximately 20 different studies and 4 ongoing studies. Trained in techniques of each study and maintained database of data and applications for analysis. Contributed to questions of surveys, encouraged and maintained team accuracy and performance for collection. Maintained records of participants and headed individual studies. Assisted in office work including payroll, client email communication, and preparing and downloading data received through daily work. Supervised on research projects and tended to questions of guests. Conducted selected questionnaires to desired patrons upon their admittance or exit based on qualifications of origin, gender or age to obtain data necessary to better the business’ atmosphere or client’s project. Lead in training new employees.
Promotional Model & Spokeperson, Spotlight Productions, Orlando FL 2005-Present
I give visual representation of a company or client’s product, entertain guests, delivery information about the product or event and provide a substantial advancement into their marketing ventures. All events are catered to, including product demonstrations/sampling in stores, clubs, restaurants, golf tournaments, auto promotions, spokesmodel for trade shows, fashion/bridal shows, as well as conventions.
Customer Service Manager, Winn Dixie Marketplace, Jacksonville FL 1999-2003
In charge of high cash flow, money transfers, new employee training, payments, customer satisfaction and complaint resolution, employee breaks and registers, and assisted with other departments including floral and grocery during extreme holiday hours.
Education
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL — Graduate Studies, Psychology., Present
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL — Psychology, BS., 2006
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL — Crime Scene Technician, 2007
Skills
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Keynote, Pages, Excel, Access, Web Page Design, Image Editing, Video Editing, Outlook, Powerpoint and ability to work and lean SAS Statistical Programming and SPSS, POS.