Jane du Toit
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Objective
I am an experienced administrative professional with exceptional skills in planning, estimating, purchasing and administering all types of projects, including but not limited to accounting, printing, point of purchase, direct mail and marketing projects from start to fulfillment. I focus on cost savings and process improvements that improve efficiency, profitability and customer relations. I am seeking a position that will utilize my experience and offer opportunities to learn new skill.
Skills & Experience
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Purchasing Oil & Gas Accounting
Customer Relations Internet Research Accounting Public Relations
Contract Experience Office Management Marketing Data Libraries
Printing Paper Selections Retouching Vendor Management
Press Checks Proofing Editing Direct Mail Projects
Scheduling File Management Correspondence Environmental Planning
Forms Management Distribution Bindery Advertising Design
Work History
Business Owner
05/2011to present Jane’s Jewels Southwest Region
Stocked and managed a wholesale and retail business through marketing vintage sterling and designer costume jewelry.Set up a booth at market venues to sell and buy jewelry. Designed all marketing materials and promoted business on Internet. I successfully turned a hobby into a profitable business.
Executive Administrative Assistant to Chief Financial Officer
05/2008 – 5/2011 Box Management Services LLC Dallas, TX
Assistant to company’s CFO as required in all Railroad Commission (RCC) filings, oil & gas operations management,
office management, procurement, research for new business proposals as well as research on legal and contractual agreements for national and international business. I assisted in legislative and public relations on environmental issues. I designed and produced presentations materials for national and international projects in the cement, oil & gas industry including ads, brochures and web site updates. I was responsible for maintaining a data file library, financial reports and print and video file libraries.
Print Production Manager
02/2007 – 04/2008 Contract Assignments Dallas/Houston/Austin
Hired by advertising agencies, direct mail companies and corporations to assist with the print production. I provided project scopes, schedules, specifications, vendor research, paper selections, estimates, purchase orders, press checks and fulfillment finishing.
Print Production - Customer Service Representative
07/2006 - 01/2007 The Graphics Group Dallas, TX
Senior Print Production Manager - Bank of America Direct Mail Business
10/2005 - 2/2006 Javelin Direct/Rapp Collins (Omnicom Companies) Irving, TX
Prtint Production Manager
2/2004 - 6/2005 Allied Marketing Group Dallas, TX
Print Production Manager Contractor
1/2002 - 2/2004 Assignments Multiple Companies Dallas, Austin, TX
Senior Print Production Manager –Advertising Agency
9/1999 - 1/2002 Publicis Mid-America Dallas, TX
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Print Production Manager
10/1998 - 8/1999 Advertising Assignments Dallas/Fort Worth/Austin TX
Print Production Manager – Advertising Agency
4/1997 - 9/1998 Pierce, Deditus & Galyean Arlington,TX
Print Production Manager – Advertising Agency
1/1992 - 3/1997 Hammerman & Morse Chicago, IL
EDUCATION:
Currently working on C.P.M. Certification (Certified Purchasing Manager)
University of Dallas US-TX-Dallas -Graphics Arts Major
Eastfield Community College US-TX-Dallas - Associate Degree
AFFILIATIONS:
2008-2010 ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Past Board Member Marketing Committee-PR Chair
2002-2008 Boy Scout of America, Badge Counselor
1987-1990 Chicago Print Producers Member
1983-1987Austin Advertising Federation - Officer of the Board, four years, finished as Presiden