Jarod Parker
Charleston,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Executive Assistant skilled in managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel, and preparing for high-level meetings. Expertise in MS Office Suite and CRM systems supports efficient administrative operations. Committed to maintaining confidentiality while optimizing processes and enhancing productivity through strategic solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
License Compliance Administrator
Roadshow Concepts
Remote
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with departments to ensure alignment on administrative processes.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
- Designed forms and templates to streamline workflow processes within organization.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support project completion and goal achievement.
- Compiled data from multiple sources into comprehensive reports for management review.
- Supervised administrative staff, delegating tasks and managing workload distribution.
- Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
Buyer
Roadshow Concepts
Remote
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Negotiated with vendors on prices, delivery schedules, warranties, and contractual terms to secure favorable agreements.
- Facilitated supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing on purchased items.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
- Evaluated market trends to inform purchasing decisions and enhance product offerings.
- Coordinated purchase orders and tracked shipments for accuracy and efficiency.
- Surpassed performance metrics by implementing targeted initiatives.
- Ensured exceptional customer service through attentive support and effective communication. customer service.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
Executive Assistant/Sales
JHR Photography
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided high-level administrative support to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Coordinated executive calendars, scheduled meetings, and arranged travel, ensuring confidentiality and smooth operations.
- Drafted, proofread, and edited emails, reports, and presentations for internal and external communication.
- Organized client meetings, preparing materials and coordinating follow-up actions to enhance client engagement.
- Developed and executed sales strategies to generate new leads and increase revenue.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, providing excellent customer service and ensuring satisfaction.
- Executed sales calls, presentations, and meetings to effectively promote photography services and engage potential clients.
- Negotiated contracts, pricing, and packages with clients to close sales and meet business goals.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns for lead generation.
- Supported HR functions, including onboarding new employees and maintaining employee records.
- Managed special projects, ensuring deadlines were met for various company initiatives.
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
The Beauty Bar MedSpa-Mississippi
03.2024 - 12.2024
- In collaboration with the owner, oversaw financial aspects of the operation, including profitability, forecasting, purchasing, and inventory control.
- Initiated and monitored processes and procedures for effective spa operations and profitability.
- Led, supported, and motivated spa team to enhance guest experience.
- Interviewed, trained, and evaluated staff to ensure high performance and cohesion.
- Developed and oversaw marketing programs related to the promotion of the spa.
Executive Assistant
NRI, LLC-Nashville, TN
Nashville, USA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated executive schedules and appointments for efficient time management.
- Managed communication between executives and internal/external stakeholders effectively.
- Prepared and edited documents, reports, and presentations for executive review.
- Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Organized company events and meetings, ensuring all logistics were in place.
- Maintained confidential records and files related to executive operations.
- Developed and implemented HR policies for employee engagement and retention.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to management teams.
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
Office Manager/Customer Relations
NRI LLC-Nashville, TN
Nashville, USA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands to ensure smooth office operations.
- Managed office supplies and necessities to support day-to-day operations.
- Organized office operations and procedures.
- Scheduled and organized meetings and appointments to optimize team collaboration.
- Collaborated with HR to update office policies.
- Processed all sales orders for all three companies.
- Processed vendor account charges.
Estimator/Project Manager
STEAMATIC-Nashville, TN
Nashville, USA
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Computed costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
- Identified labor, material, and time requirements.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies through information collection and analysis, ensuring project accuracy.
- Planned and implemented projects, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Defined specific tasks and identified necessary resources for project completion.
- Managed the project budget.
- Allocated project resources.
- Created a project schedule and timeline.
- Guided and supported team members in achieving project objectives and maintaining workflow.
Personal Assistant
Confidential
Mississippi, USA
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Acted as a trusted Personal Assistant and House Manager for a high-profile private family, overseeing daily household operations and family needs.
- Coordinated complex family schedules, appointments, activities, travel plans, and personal commitments to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Anticipated family needs and managed personal and household responsibilities with discretion, ensuring seamless support and minimal disruptions.
- Traveled with the family and assisted with all logistics, accommodations, transportation, and activities.
- Streamlined household organization, laundry, light housekeeping, and home preparation for guests and events, enhancing overall family living experience.
- Coordinated with vendors, contractors, cleaners, and other household service providers.
- Assisted with event preparation, entertaining, and special family occasions.
Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Administrative support
- Data entry and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Microsoft Outlook and Office
- Office management
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Project management
- Budget management
- Vendor management
- HR recruiting
- Staff training and mentoring
- Event management
- Leadership and communication skills
- Organizational skills
Timeline
License Compliance Administrator
Roadshow Concepts
01.2026 - 07.2026
Buyer
Roadshow Concepts
10.2025 - 01.2026
Executive Assistant/Sales
JHR Photography
11.2024 - 08.2025
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
The Beauty Bar MedSpa-Mississippi
03.2024 - 12.2024
Executive Assistant
NRI, LLC-Nashville, TN
08.2023 - 03.2024
Office Manager/Customer Relations
NRI LLC-Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 08.2023
Estimator/Project Manager
STEAMATIC-Nashville, TN
07.2021 - 02.2022
Personal Assistant
Confidential
03.2016 - 12.2020