Office Administrator
Resume:
Janice L. Metz
Los Angeles, CA *****
******@***.***
PROFILE
Results-oriented, organized, and resourceful team player. Proficient in coordinating and administering projects to completion. Interfaces with all levels of management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Office Management
• Managed the daily operational challenges of multiple departments and followed through to conclusion.
• Negotiated with vendors regarding payment scheduling and supply and equipment acquisition.
• Supported and assisted outside sales reps in placing print and on-line advertisements when they were out of the office, to ensure the momentum of their workflow would not be interrupted.
• Administered and coordinated requests for property usage, which included, weddings, memorials, concerts and location shoots, which resulted in an unexpected increase in revenue.
• Mediated between upper management, custodians, and groundkeepers to keep property in excellent working condition.
Marketing and Public Relations
• Coordinated, supervised, and reviewed ad placement for the Ultimate Address, an advertising supplement magazine for the Los Angeles Times, the first-of-its-kind publication promoting high-income property.
• Researched, organized, and produced the first Who’s Who in Century City reference guide, for the Century City Chamber of Commerce, which resulted in an unexpected $18,000 in profit
• Designed and produced presentational materials for the acquisition of future business.
• Researched and prepared monthly newsletters with a circulation of 5,000 within the Los Angeles area for the Century City Chamber.
• Created, developed, and conducted sales presentations to upper management resulting in an increase of membership for the Century City Chamber.
• Solicited underwriters for Chamber newsletter and events providing an additional $50,000 in revenue per year.
• Designed, authored, and distributed a weekly e-mail newsletter read by over 300 people.
Finance
• Evaluated project requirements, resources, and deadlines to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Researched, calculated, and produced financial reports to aid top management in sales analysis.
• Analyzed sales projections, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Prepared budgets and financial statements.
• Investigated and verified accuracy of overhead actuals versus budget figures.
• Prepared, analyzed, and input semi-monthly employee payroll utilizing ADP PayEx.
Janice L. Metz
Los Angeles, CA 90025
******@***.***
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Wrap It Up Designs, Los Angeles, California; March 2006 – Present
Owner
Freelance Jewelry Assembler for five jewelry designers.
Los Angeles Times; Los Angeles, California; 1997 - 2006
Administrative Coordinator - Westside Sales Office
Administered the daily operations of the office, while providing support for four managers.
Texeira, Incorporated; Los Angeles, California; 1996 - 1997
Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator
Managed the daily operations of an interior design firm, with focus on office management, project management, and marketing. Administrative support to Owner.
Century City Chamber of Commerce; Los Angeles, California; 1991 - 1995
Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator
Supervised all facets of the company’s daily operations. Developed and produced promotional materials that enhanced the Chamber’s visibility. Interfaced with all levels of management and staff from firms within the Los Angeles area.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Venice Community Adult School – Jewelry Design
UCLA – Public Relations Certificate
California State University, Northridge - Art Major
Santa Monica College – Associated Arts degree; Specialization in Business Management
COMPUTER SKILLS
Admarc, America Online, DacEasy, Microsoft Office, Smart Database, CMS Church Accounting Software
AWARDS
Won a special recognition award for analyzing, appraising, and correcting miscodings on invoices saving the company $1,000,000 of potentially lost revenue.
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