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Karen Bannon

Broken Arrow,OK

Summary

Born and raised in the Tulsa/Broken Arrow area of Oklahoma, I am an Okie through and through.

My passion is to provide exceptional customer service by making every person that steps through the, door or gives us a call, feel as important as they are.

I am extremely detailed and reliable, and enjoy working in a positive environment that adheres to high standards of service.

I am truly blessed with an amazing family and an supportive group of friends, and work hard to be an uplifting presence to all those I encounter.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Accent Realtors
11.2009 - Current
  • Protected owner's valuable time by screening all incoming calls and monitoring their email.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Oversaw all office activities.
  • Organized and participated in quarterly client and community events.
  • Scheduled and implemented daily, weekly, and monthly team and management meetings.
  • Organized travel plans for executive team and senior management group.
  • Onboarded new employees, assisted in training, and processed monthly personal time accrual.
  • Cross-trained in many positions to provide coverage as needed.

Catering Manager

Cosi Restaurant
06.2005 - 09.2007
  • Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
  • Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
  • Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
  • Delivered and setup orders.

Education

Real Estate License - Real Estate

Charles Barnes
Online Course

Associate of Applied Science - Photography

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK
12.1989

High School Diploma -

East Central High School
Tulsa, OK
06.1987

Skills

  • Business Correspondence
  • Proper Phone Etiquette
  • Project Planning
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Executive Support
  • Office Administration
  • Project Management
  • Travel Accommodations
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Appointment Setting
  • Process Improvement
  • Bookkeeping and Basic Accounting
  • Calendar and Scheduling Software
  • Call Screening
  • Proofreading

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Accent Realtors
11.2009 - Current

Catering Manager

Cosi Restaurant
06.2005 - 09.2007

Real Estate License - Real Estate

Charles Barnes

Associate of Applied Science - Photography

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee

High School Diploma -

East Central High School
Karen Bannon