Julie Gonzalez
Houston,TX
Summary
Executive Administrative Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Administrative Assistant
Elda Espana, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- 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.
Event Manager
High Profile Promotions
03.2013 - 03.2024
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
- Recruited trained, and managed teams to assist with event operations and logistics.
- Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.
Event Manager
Talent Tree Staffing and Promotions
10.2011 - 03.2024
- Direct and Supervise marketing events and talent – optimizing turnout and sales strategies for over 400 brands across diverse industries.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Recruited trained, and managed teams of volunteers to assist with event operations and logistics.
- Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Developed marketing materials and promotional campaigns to maximize event attendance and visibility.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue.
Market Manager
MSquared Management
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Develop and execute innovated sales strategies, providing guidance and mentorship to brand ambassadors to surpass sales targets and achieve market dominance.
- Conducted regular market research to stay informed of industry trends and inform business strategy decisions.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Built brand awareness in local market and increased penetration with proactive strategies.
- Drove customer satisfaction improvements through the implementation of effective feedback mechanisms and prompt issue resolution.
- Coached sales team members in effective selling strategies and closing techniques.
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08.2013
Associates of Applied Science - Pre-Law
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, TX03.2010
Skills
- Executive Support
- Administrative Support
- Office Management
- Strong Problem Solver
- Information confidentiality
- Travel Arrangements
- Excel spreadsheets
- Document Preparation
- File Organization
- Social media knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
Activities
- Study Abroad Activities, Global Economics in Japan, Study Abroad at Tokyo Gauken University – Tokyo, Japan, Spanish Language and Art, Study Abroad at University of Castilla – La Mancha – Toledo, Spain
- Academic Awards, MBA student Association Officer Award recipient, CHSS Advisory Board Scholarship recipient, University Transfer Student Scholarship Award recipient, International Education Fee Scholarship recipient, College of Business Administration Study Abroad Award recipient
Community Service
- Ovarcome, 01/2023, Present
- Filling the Void, 01/2019, 04/2024
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, 10/2012, 01/2013
Honors
Academic Awards:
1) MBA student Association Officer Award recipient 2) CHSS (College of Humanities and Social Sciences) Scholarship Recipient 3) University Transfer Student Scholarship Award recipient 4) International Education Fee Scholarship recipient, 5) College of Business Administration Study Abroad Award recipient
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Technological skills
- AI Tools
- Research
- Social Media
- Google Trends
- Microsoft Office
Professional Development
Vice President, MBA Student Association, 08/2013, 01/2014
Wealth Management Course, 10/2023-current
Leadership Continuing Education 05/22-02/2024
Management Course, 02/2021-2022
Affiliations
- American Marketing Association Member
Timeline
Executive Administrative Assistant
Elda Espana, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Market Manager
MSquared Management
10.2015 - 12.2016
Event Manager
High Profile Promotions
03.2013 - 03.2024
Event Manager
Talent Tree Staffing and Promotions
10.2011 - 03.2024
Master of Business Administration - International Business
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Associates of Applied Science - Pre-Law
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
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