Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
OfficeManager

Jennifer McGivern

Ray,MI

Summary

Multi -tasking Administrative Professional dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Boulder City
04.2024 - Current
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.

Sales Associate

Hessell’s Greenhouse
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Administrative Assistant

Century Security Group
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Volkswagen North America
10.1999 - 09.2002
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes, budgets, and deadlines
  • Supervised on-site facilitation of trade shows and high-end client events
  • Delivered work products within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmospheres
  • Managed events to meet and exceed customer satisfaction

EVENT COORDINATOR

Document Sciences
09.1996 - 12.1998
  • Brainstormed and created event concepts and themes
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote participation
  • Coordinated and provided on-site support for trade shows and sales events
  • Managed customer expectations with follow up from events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.1992

Skills

  • Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Customer Relations
  • Travel and Meeting planning

Affiliations

  • Daughter of the American Revolution

Timeline

Office Manager

Boulder City
04.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Hessell’s Greenhouse
03.2023 - 06.2023

Administrative Assistant

Century Security Group
03.2021 - 06.2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Volkswagen North America
10.1999 - 09.2002

EVENT COORDINATOR

Document Sciences
09.1996 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing

San Diego State University
Jennifer McGivern