Over four years of experience as temporary sales associate and host for Toll Brothers, Standard Pacific and Ryland model homes
Strong administrative skills – typing, filing, copying, answering the phone
Strong writing and editing skills. Created copy for: - Web pages - Press releases - Newsletters, brochures, flyers - Policies and Procedures Manuals
Financial expertise from Budget Analyst positions
Advanced computer skills – Over 10 years of experience with Excel, Word and Access and over three years of web page design
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
A-List Staffing
Model Home Greeter & Sales Assistant
Job overview
Created a positive, friendly and professional relationship with clients to insure that their first impression of the company’s services and homes were favorable
Discussed some of their ideas about home specifications, how quickly they needed to move and lot requirements
Provided prospects with model home pictures, floor plans, customizing options, lot descriptions and a map of the property
Answered questions regarding the homes, building times, the community, schools, taxes and the available lots
Texas Department of Transportation
Contract Trainer and Consultant
06.2007 - Current
Job overview
Recruited trainers and performed 'train the trainer' sessions
Coordinated all training activities with clients
Marketed classes to businesses by creating graphic emails, newsletters, a web site, post cards and letters
Wrote manuals, curriculum, and class handouts
Trained clients in all Microsoft Office products. Instructed management, marketing, and financial courses
Prepared and conducted needs assessments
Researched and developed specifications for course content and training materials
Created curriculum, class handouts, manuals and PowerPoint slide presentations
Tailored courses to meet specific business requirements and student skills
Designed and instructed custom classes delivered one-on-one or in a classroom
Developed and analyzed evaluations
Provided ongoing support after the classes
Media Riders, Inc.
Owner and Project Manager
07.1998 - 06.2007
Job overview
Managed and owned an information technology solutions company.
I managed projects.
Recruited and interviewed prospective employees and contractors.
Provided Microsoft Excel, Word and Project training.
Created strategic marketing plans targeting the state, federal, and private sector.
Contacted key-decision makers to present my capabilities and financial strength
Company provided programming, database development, training and staffing services.
Texas Department of Information Resources
Austin, TX
Budget Analyst IV
10.1996 - 05.1998
Job overview
Responsible for the financial management of agency’s operating budget.
Prepared budgets in Excel.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, TX
Budget Analyst III
01.1995 - 10.1996
Job overview
Developed section and division operating budgets and Legislative Appropriation Request and monitored budget encumbrances.
Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Volunteer History
Citizen Advocates for Animals, 2015-01-01, present,
Coordinated fund raising and educational events.
Developed a plan and budget for events, tracked event expenses and progress, recruited volunteers, set up committees to solicit silent auction items and sponsors, coordinated the fencing, chairs, tables, tents, catering, publicity, audio/video equipment, music, and any necessary insurance.
Located venue, created invitations, coordinated mail out, and after event reviewed successes and problems.
Drafted donor letters and wrote thank you notes.
Cultivated and motivated volunteers.
Developed website and composed content.
Developed Facebook presence and keeping it updated.
Developed and maintaining database.
Created flyers, invitations, brochures and other graphic material.
Composed and typing letters.
Delivered presentations.
Served as treasurer.
Developed balance sheet and profit and loss statements.