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Bridgette Jopanda

West Covina,CA

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Petal Blush Love
06.2001 - Current
  • Expertly plan and execute a wide range of events, including weddings and nonprofit gatherings.
  • Conduct thorough location surveys, establish budgets, and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Utilize social media platforms for event promotion and sharing.
  • Coordinate the arrival and setup of all outside vendors and oversee a team of up to 5 assistants and 50+ volunteers for nonprofit events.
  • Handle ad hoc projects with ease and maintain a detail-oriented approach to all tasks.

Corporate Receptionist/ Office Coordinator/ Team Leader

CBRE/ Goldman Sachs
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • Schedule and room coordination for meeting preparation and equipment per individual meeting requests
  • Oversaw catering expenses, reimbursements, and review invoices
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for individuals and/or departments
  • Ensured timely and effective reporting with team members, internal departmental staff across all modes of communication to distribute relevant information, reports, and documents
  • Periodically inspected office equipment to ensure good operating condition
  • Assisted in gathering and analyzing data from various systems, spreadsheets, and reports to create comprehensive financial and operational reports.
  • Provided timely and relevant information to management to support decision making
  • Updated and refined the internal filing system as needed to ensure compliance with changing organizational needs
  • As second in command, escalated office issues to the Facilities Manager for swift decision making
  • Performed intense security and clerical duties associated with distributing packages and mail
  • Researched, troubleshooted problems and responded to calls, messages that may provide support in other departments
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information through proper handling of physical documents and electronic files.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs for communication and task management purposes.

Administrative Assistant

Charles Schwab & Co
02.2000 - 04.2001
  • Transferred multi-million dollar accounts to outside financial firms and managed mail, scanning, faxing, and filing duties
  • Worked market hours to properly manage accounts and ensured the office's smooth operation
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data

Hotel Operator/Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Hotel Nikko/ Le Meridien Of Beverly Hills
04.1998 - 06.2000
  • Served as a liaison between clients and the hotel
  • Managed a high volume of phone calls, assisted with concierge duties, and maintained office cleanliness and organization
  • Collaborated with hotel staff to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of issues
  • Implemented successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction
  • Oversaw front desk operations during peak hours, ensuring efficient guest registration and swift issue resolution
  • Improved guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing exceptional customer service
  • Managed reservations, cancellations, and billing inquiries accurately and efficiently

Education

Fashion Design

FIDM
Los Angeles, CA

High School Diploma -

Birmingham Community Charter High School
Van Nuys, CA
06.1993

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Conference planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Office Administration
  • Professional Communication
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Prioritization
  • Multi-Line Phone Systems
  • Meeting planning
  • Schedule Management

Timeline

Corporate Receptionist/ Office Coordinator/ Team Leader

CBRE/ Goldman Sachs
07.2017 - 02.2020

Event Coordinator

Petal Blush Love
06.2001 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Charles Schwab & Co
02.2000 - 04.2001

Hotel Operator/Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Hotel Nikko/ Le Meridien Of Beverly Hills
04.1998 - 06.2000

Fashion Design

FIDM

High School Diploma -

Birmingham Community Charter High School

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