Amanda Lara
Colton,CA
Summary
Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
On N Pop'n Kettle Corn Company
03.2021 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Wedding Planner
Elite Events
04.2019 - Current
- Created and designed tailor-made wedding plans to maximize client budget, keep client happy and cultivate referrals.
- Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss wedding details, venue options and other logistics to understand vision and budget.
- Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
- Executed advertisements, promotions and branding campaigns to attract new clients.
- Compiled contracts for vendors and clients prior to starting work to meet legal, health and safety obligations.
- Negotiated prices with suppliers, inspected venues and selected vendors to meet couple expectations.
- Worked closely with clients to develop personalized wedding plan that fit within budget.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
- Established and managed communications with vendors, confirming service and supply delivery.
- Helped bridal couple select wedding decorations and floral arrangements, menus and music.
- Supervised personnel and directed in wedding task administration and completion.
- Scheduled appointments with potential clients to discuss wedding plans.
- Organized logistics and prioritized tasks for small to large-scale weddings.
- Created and managed online presence to reach larger audience of clientele.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
Education
Associate of Science -
Everest College
Ontario, CA05.2008
High School Diploma -
Corona High School
Corona, CA06.2005
Skills
- Expense Reporting
- Travel Coordination
- Appointment Scheduling
- Mail Handling
- Clerical Support
- Database Management
- Calendar Management
- Quality Assurance
- Office Administration
- Document Control
- Meeting Planning
- Multi-Line Phone Proficiency
- Medical Bill Auditing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
On N Pop'n Kettle Corn Company
03.2021 - Current
Wedding Planner
Elite Events
04.2019 - Current
Associate of Science -
Everest College
High School Diploma -
Corona High School
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