Corinne Ashley
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented, to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, and invoicing. Recognized for exemplary customer service, and team collaboration. Motivated professional with several years of experience offering office support in the industry. Energetic and reputable individual possessing a strong work ethic, a professional demeanor, and superb initiative. Meticulous and systematic Administrative Assistant skilled in organizing, planning, and managing daily clerical needs. Skilled in oral and written communication, team leadership, and relationship-building. Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff, and management connections.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Sunshine Olive Oil
Paso Robles, California
05.2024 - Current
- Managed daily store operations to ensure smooth customer experiences.
- Developed promotional displays to highlight featured olive oils and products.
- Handled inventory management, including stock ordering and organization.
- Worked closely with Human Resources and Accounting Departments.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom Sales Manager
Deluxe Vanity & Kitchen
Los Angeles, California
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting products based on their needs and preferences.
- Maintained updated records of customer orders and invoices for future reference.
- Created and maintained relationships with vendors, customers, and staff members.
- Provided guidance on product features, benefits, warranties, delivery options, financing arrangements.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product availability and deliveries.
Billing Account Manager
Unishippers
Oak Park, CA
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed customer billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies effectively.
- Facilitated communication between clients and carriers to ensure accurate billing.
- Reviewed billing reports for accuracy and completeness before distribution.
- Completed account reconciliations and tracked down discrepancies.
- Located and monitored overdue accounts using billing system to begin collections process.
Construction and Design Consultant
De Bilt Homes
El Segundo, California
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided expert advice on space planning and layout optimization.
- Participated in client meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Collaborated with clients to identify design needs and develop creative solutions.
- Kept clients' budget in mind while preparing projects and consistently stayed under budget.
- Stayed up-to-date on current design trends in order to provide fresh ideas.
- Made sure all ideas were unique and proposed several options to clients suitable to unique needs and requirements.
Executive Assistant to the President
American Copak
Chatsworth, California
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed schedules and coordinated meetings for the President and executive team.
- Maintained confidential files and documents, ensuring data security and integrity.
- Greeted visitors to the office of the President and provided assistance as needed.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying, ordering supplies.
- Acted as a liaison between executive management and other departments within an organization.
- Managed incoming calls and emails addressed to the President.
Wholesale and Retail Bakery Executive
Paris Pastry Inc.
Los Angeles, California
10.1994 - 12.2010
- Managed daily operations to ensure quality and consistency across product lines.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline production workflow and reduce downtime.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities.
- Reviewed financial statements, and sales or activity reports to measure productivity, or goal achievement.
- Responsible for all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Human Resources.
- Responsible for preparing and filing all federal, state, county, city, and payroll taxes on time.
Architectural and Design Draftsperson
Cataldo & Associates
Pasadena, California
08.1991 - 10.1994
- Collaborated with architects to develop project specifications and design concepts.
- Reviewed project plans for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure alignment on design implementation.
- Updated existing drawings to reflect design changes and client feedback.
- Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
- Exercised knowledge of codes to draft projects.
Assistant Interior Designer
Fong & Miyagawa
Burbank, California
08.1990 - 08.1991
- Assisted in creating design concepts for residential and commercial spaces.
- Researched materials, furnishings, and textiles for various projects.
- Organized project timelines, and ensured adherence to deadlines.
- Maintained design samples, portfolios, and resource libraries for easy access.
- Compiled information regarding design factors such as space planning, layout, and utilization of furnishings or equipment, colors, and materials.
- Created specifications for furnishing fabrics and finishes to ensure that quality control standards were met.
- Researched new trends in interior design styles that could be incorporated into projects.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design, Space Planning,
UCLA, Extension Interior Design Program
Los Angeles, CA06-1990
Skills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Product knowledge
- Event organization
- Budgeting and cost control
- Store merchandising
- Policies and procedures
- Documentation and reporting
- MS Office proficient
- Store operations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager
Sunshine Olive Oil
05.2024 - Current
Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom Sales Manager
Deluxe Vanity & Kitchen
07.2019 - 03.2024
Billing Account Manager
Unishippers
09.2016 - 06.2019
Construction and Design Consultant
De Bilt Homes
09.2012 - 08.2016
Executive Assistant to the President
American Copak
01.2011 - 08.2012
Wholesale and Retail Bakery Executive
Paris Pastry Inc.
10.1994 - 12.2010
Architectural and Design Draftsperson
Cataldo & Associates
08.1991 - 10.1994
Assistant Interior Designer
Fong & Miyagawa
08.1990 - 08.1991
Associate of Arts - Interior Design, Space Planning,
UCLA, Extension Interior Design Program
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