Amy Lee
Seattle,WA
Summary
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Desire to build culture
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
VML
10.2016 - Current
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Successfully managed organizational change initiatives, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while achieving desired outcomes.
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the team''s goals.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently.
- Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Store and Purchase Order Manager/ Promotional Coordinator
APBC
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Established sales goals and schedules for up to 15 employees
- Initiated booking appointments for sales team with prospective customers
- Coordinated and planned monthly sales and special promotional events
- Orchestrated and developed advertising campaigns utilizing print and social media/ Internet based advertising and marketing sources
- Collaborated with local and national vendors and magazines for photo-shoots, bridal shows, and advertising campaigns
- (Responsibilities included styling and hiring model for shoots.) Integrated, managed, and co-developed e-commerce sales division of business
- Spearheaded all ordering and purchase order procedures
- Including placing and confirming orders, tracking, shipping and receiving orders/inventory, inspection and recording of all inventories.
- Mentored new team members to enhance their understanding of company policies, procedures, and best practices in order management.
- Expedited order fulfillment with timely coordination between sales, production, and logistics teams.
- Cultivated positive relationships with key clients, fostering trust and loyalty through consistent delivery of exceptional service.
Consultant and Project Management
Freelance Consulting
02.2009 - 01.2014
- Partnered with multiple organizations on targeted marketing campaigns, assisted with fundraising, planning, and organizing events.
Legislative Correspondent/Assistant
US House of Representatives
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Researched and provided counsel on policy issues pertaining to national security, defense, health care, natural resources and foreign affairs
- Formulated responses and oversaw all constituent correspondence
- Focused on ensuring each person received an accurate and timely response
- Drafted letters to government agencies and legislation
- Helped represent Congresswoman in meetings with local, national and international stakeholders or interest groups.
- Developed comprehensive briefing materials that enabled informed decision-making during committee hearings and floor debates.
- Assisted constituents in navigating government agencies, ultimately resolving their concerns and inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- CMS basic knowledge (ie: Wordpress, editing basics for HTML based sites)
- Database knowledge and management
- Communication
- Organization
- Business Correspondence
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Sales Techniques
- Merchandising
- E-Commerce Knowledge
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting
- Analytical Thinking
- Issue Resolution
- Team Building and Leadership
- Business Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Data Confidentiality
- Retail Operations Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service Management
- Administrative Management
- Organizational Structuring
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Schedule Management
Timeline
Business Manager
VML
10.2016 - Current
Store and Purchase Order Manager/ Promotional Coordinator
APBC
06.2013 - 09.2016
Legislative Correspondent/Assistant
US House of Representatives
01.2011 - 12.2012
Consultant and Project Management
Freelance Consulting
02.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
Westmont College