Jessica Culberson

Automotive Chemical Manufacturer and eCommerce Procurement Platform

• Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service levels.
• Dedicated team player.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
• Increased event attendance by developing strategic marketing campaigns and engaging promotional materials.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive event messaging and branding alignment.
• Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the event landscape, implementing contingency plans as needed.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and rapport for ongoing business opportunities.
• Fostered a collaborative working environment among staff members, promoting open communication channels for efficient problem-solving during events planning process.
• Recruited trained, and managed volunteer teams to provide additional support during large-scale events.
• Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
• Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability by creating and updating spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
• Oversaw many facets of facility operations including, coordinating with architects, project foremen, moving crews, and utility companies to address needs, repairs or improvements efficiently during facility builds.
• Oversaw office management tasks, including supply inventory, facilities maintenance, and vendor relations.
• Trained junior staff members on standard operating procedures to improve overall efficiency within the organization.
• Supported CEO in accomplishing his professional and personal goals through diligent administrative assistance and proactively anticipating his needs.
• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
• Managed executive personal and professional calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time and prioritize events.
• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for CEO.
• Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
• Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
• Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
• Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.

Middle Market Corporate Restructuring

• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating complex travel arrangements to optimize time.
• Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
• Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
• Enhanced board communication by diligently preparing and distributing meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
• Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.