KAREN DEONE
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Multi-talented individual with a varied background in financial office management, travel planning, and film production.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Branch Office Administrator/On-Call Branch Office Administrator
Edward Jones
Kirkland, WA
05.2011 - 02.2019
- Supported the financial advisor/regional leader by managing all aspects of daily office operations, answering phones, making financial review appointments, processing financial transactions and creating financial reports for clients, paying bills, planning client and regional events, as well as handling communication with other branches in the region.
- From 8/2017 - 2/2019, went to on-call status, filled in for other Branch Office Administrators (BOA) during vacations and illnesses
- Supported the financial advisor of those branches by managing all aspects of daily operations in the absence of their BOA.
Travel Consultant/Owner
Vacations To Paradise
Kenmore, WA
08.2010 - 02.2021
- Worked with a host agency as an independent contractor, researching and booking vacation packages through a variety of vacation suppliers
- Specializing in Hawaii, as well as booking Mexico and Arizona, provided clients with the best options that fit their budget and their desired vacation experience
- Provided concierge type service, recommending activities, shopping, and dining options based on my own personal travel experience
Filmmaker/Owner
Cerulean Blu Entertainment
Kenmore, WA
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Produced an award winning short film "Swipe Right"
- As the executive producer, funded and managed all aspects of pre- production, filming, budgeting, communications, social media marketing, accounting and post-production
- Cast and hired professional SAG actors and crew
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northwest University
05.1985
Skills
- Financial Services Support
- Report Preparation and Analysis
- Office Management
- Customer Experience
- Leadership
- MS Office
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Film and video production
- Social media marketing
- Creative writing abilities
- Hiring and staffing
- Team oversight
- Travel arrangements
- Leisure travel
- Concierge Service
Accomplishments
- Edward Jones Client Service Excellence Award
- Best Short Comedy Film Award
- Best Romantic Comedy Award
- Best in the Northwest Film Award
Certification
Certified Hawaii Destination Specialist
Timeline
Filmmaker/Owner
Cerulean Blu Entertainment
02.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Branch Office Administrator/On-Call Branch Office Administrator
Edward Jones
05.2011 - 02.2019
Travel Consultant/Owner
Vacations To Paradise
08.2010 - 02.2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northwest University
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