1. Self-motivated professional adept at thriving in autonomous environments, excelling without the need for micromanagement.
2. Exceptionally organized and structured, consistently delivering high-quality results with precision and efficiency.
3. Valued team player known for diligent work ethic, embodying the essence of a proactive and reliable "worker bee."
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Coordinator / Communications Board Member
Parent Teacher Association
09.2021 - Current
Event Planning: Organize various events/activities for the Parent-Teacher Association, ensuring successful execution and participation. Managed volunteers and effectively communicated details, schedules, requirements. This also includes vendor coordination. Liaise with vendors, sponsors, and suppliers to secure necessary resources, negotiate contracts, and ensure smooth event logistics. Post event, gather feedback from participants and stakeholders after each event to assess its effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes for future events.
Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring all expenses are within allocated funds and seeking cost-effective solutions when necessary.
Problem-solving: Proactively identify and address any challenges or issues that may arise during event planning and execution, finding quick and effective solutions to ensure the success of the event.
Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the Parent-Teacher Association by disseminating important information, updates, and announcements to members through various channels such as emails, newsletters, bulletin boards and making flyers. Serve as a liaison between the PTA and external parties including parents, school administration, and the community, conveying PTA initiatives, events, and accomplishments.
Social Media Management: Manage and maintain the PTA's social media presence on platforms such as Facebook, and Instagram, sharing relevant news, events, and engaging content to enhance community engagement and awareness.
Administrative Assistant
Central Coast Appliance
03.2008 - 08.2014
Data Entry: Managed accurate and efficient data entry tasks, ensuring all records were up-to-date and organized.
Sales: Acted as a salesperson, successfully selling appliances directly from the showroom floor.
Appliance Knowledge: Developed comprehensive knowledge of appliance repairs and sales, facilitating effective customer assistance and support.
Customer Service: Handled incoming calls, addressing customer inquiries and scheduling appliance repair appointments with optimal route planning.
Ledger Management: Maintained the ledger book, managed invoices, conducted end of month audits, meticulously recorded all repair calls, appliance sales, and part transactions throughout the store.
Inventory Management: Ordered, organized, and categorized stock parts, ensuring efficient inventory management and retrieval.
Research: Conducted thorough research to ensure compatibility and fit of appliances for home remodeling projects, guaranteeing customer satisfaction.
Supervisor
Apple Farm Hotel
01.2006 - 03.2008
Room Inspection: Conducted thorough inspections of rooms post-housekeeping to ensure cleanliness and adherence to standards.
Floor Management: Oversaw an entire floor, including assigning tasks to housekeepers and organizing their cleaning priorities.
Housekeeper Supervision: Managed housekeeping staff, ensuring they were properly allocated and equipped to fulfill their duties.
Guest Assistance: Responded promptly to guest requests, coordinating with staff to fulfill their needs in a timely manner.
Front Desk Coordination: Facilitated communication between housekeeping and the front desk, managing guest check-out and check-in processes efficiently.
Turn Down Service: Provided turn down service on designated days, enhancing guest experience by setting up ambiance in rooms.
Cocktail Hour Hosting: Organized and supervised cocktail hour activities, ensuring guests' satisfaction by offering wine and food
Assistant Manager
Goodwill
02.2004 - 01.2006
Schedule Management: Developed and maintained employee schedules, ensuring optimal coverage and efficiency.
Staff Training: Provided comprehensive training for register operations and customer service skills to all team members.
Visual Merchandising: Led the setup of captivating window displays to enhance store appeal and attract customers.
Inventory Control: Implemented a systematic approach to inventory management, including timely check-ins of warehouse items and rotation of stock to minimize spoilage and maximize sales.
Cash Management: Conducted daily morning counts of cash tills to ensure accuracy and accountability.