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Hi, I’m

Christie Stanek

Houston,TX
Christie Stanek

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.


I am currently relocating back to Houston, Texas from Gulfport, Mississippi. I am seeking employment with a company that I can utilize my management and administrative skills to grow professionally and personally. I would like to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment to show that I am an asset for a company that will provide advancement opportunities.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pro Home Pix/Creative Craze/Dancing Dandeelions

Owner/Real Estate Photographer
07.2007 - Current

Job overview

  • Financials in QuickBooks/Invoicing/Billing/Payroll/Daily Banking/Taxes.
  • Marketing, updating website and social media.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Updating website and social media.
  • Planned and prepared for shoots.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.

Martini's

Server
10.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Crazy Cleaning Lady

Cleaner Helper
09.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.

Uber, Lyft

Driver
10.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
  • Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.

Business Owners

Personal Assistant
03.2009 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Managed and maintained executives' schedules and make travel arrangements for executives.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Coordinated and directed office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
  • Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and financials in QuickBooks.
  • Processed employees payroll and human resources.
  • Met with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Met with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of executives, committees and boards of directors.
  • Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
  • Reviewed operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures
  • Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
  • Set up and overseen administrative policies and procedures for offices or organizations.
  • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial and residential properties as well as vacation homes.
  • Handled all incoming information requests for several busy executives.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Informed vendors and contractors of client project requirements to foster client satisfaction.
  • Managed residential properties and prepared homes for clients prior to arrival.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
  • Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
  • Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
  • Experienced with productivity tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Docs and Sheets, ClickUp and Asana.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
  • Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
  • Developed and implemented activities to improve clients' quality of life.

Dirty Dumps Logistics

Chief of Operations
07.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Made sure all important business is in order, such as compliance, insurance, bonds, financials and legal documents.
  • Designed and implemented business operations.
  • Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Established policies that promote company culture and vision.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Overseen operations of company and work with CEO to set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
  • Coordinated and directed office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation.
  • Provided transformational support to clients by planning and implementing security interventions.
  • Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and financials in QuickBooks.
  • Operated practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.
  • Prepared detailed budgets and financial reports.
  • Administrative policies and procedures for offices or organizations.
  • CRM-Client Services, prepared estimates and quotes for clients.
  • Implemented business development strategies, logo designs and website designs.
  • Marketing, updated website and social media.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Good Vibe Tribe Productions

Event Production Coordinator
08.2016 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, performers and artists times.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
  • Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
  • Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
  • Coordinated artist's, vendors, volunteers and staff.
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
  • Coordinated with external contractors for development of marketing collateral, website management and branding activities.
  • Developed marketing strategy and plan.
  • Produced engaging marketing content for website narratives, blogs and social media that aligned with corporate brand strategy.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems for a more efficient workflow.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Coordinated artists, vendors and media for events.
  • Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
  • Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
  • Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
  • Developed decor, theme and ambiance for events to satisfy client's vision and budget.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Communicated scheduling with [Number] employees to promote on-time delivery.
  • Budgeting and accounting.

RE/MAX Integrity

Office Manager
04.2016 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Organized office operations and procedures.
  • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated property showings.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Input listing information to HAR.
  • Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
  • Photography-Listing Photos for online presentation, flyers and brochures for listings and all marketing material.
  • Marketing for online listings and sites, Updated blog, website and open house events.
  • Administrative duties, Input financial closing transactions expenses.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Good Vibe Tribe Productions

Event Production Coordinator
04.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, performers and artists times.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
  • Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
  • Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
  • Coordinated artist's, vendors, volunteers and staff.
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
  • Coordinated with external contractors for development of marketing collateral, website management and branding activities.
  • Developed marketing strategy and plan.
  • Produced engaging marketing content for website narratives, blogs and social media that aligned with corporate brand strategy.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems for a more efficient workflow.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Coordinated artists, vendors and media for events.
  • Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
  • Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
  • Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
  • Developed decor, theme and ambiance for events to satisfy client's vision and budget.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Communicated scheduling with [Number] employees to promote on-time delivery.
  • Budgeting and accounting.

RE/MAX Town & Country

Office Manager
07.2003 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Organized office operations and procedures
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
  • Completed weekly payroll employees and commissions for agents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
  • Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
  • Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
  • Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to inform decision-makers.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Marketing for local newspaper and real estate magazines.
  • Assisted Agents with computer/office network issues.
  • Created organized filing system to manage department documents.

Education

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX

Production Management
06.2018

University Overview

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX

Regular Courses
06.2014

University Overview

Lee College
Baytown, TX

Cosmetology
03.2002

University Overview

Lee College
Baytown, TX

GED
06.1999

University Overview

Skills

  • Business and Operations
  • Financial Accounting
  • Office Management
  • Human Resources
  • Real Estate
  • Marketing
  • Tax Preparation
  • Production
  • Event Coordination
  • Photography
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Server
Martini's
10.2022 - 09.2023
Cleaner Helper
Crazy Cleaning Lady
09.2022 - 03.2023
Driver
Uber, Lyft
10.2019 - 12.2022
Chief of Operations
Dirty Dumps Logistics
07.2019 - 05.2020
Event Production Coordinator
Good Vibe Tribe Productions
08.2016 - 09.2019
Office Manager
RE/MAX Integrity
04.2016 - 10.2018
Event Production Coordinator
Good Vibe Tribe Productions
04.2015 - 04.2016
Personal Assistant
Business Owners
03.2009 - 12.2022
Owner/Real Estate Photographer
Pro Home Pix/Creative Craze/Dancing Dandeelions
07.2007 - Current
Office Manager
RE/MAX Town & Country
07.2003 - 07.2008
Lone Star College System
Production Management
Lone Star College System
Regular Courses
Lee College
Cosmetology
Lee College
GED

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