Karen Giles
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Broad range of experiences and knowledge. Twenty-four years as military spouse. Familiar with military life (pay, benefits, Tricare, retirement systems and military acronyms/lingo). Proven track record of drive, reliability, creativity and professionalism. Strong communication skills, multitasking, organization. Excels in enhancing a company's image through social media exposure, branding continuity, researching and producing valuable content, creating graphics and videos, professional interactions, and clear and continuous representation of mission and purpose.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Sheryl Nelson Group
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Social Media and Marketing Director
- Managed social media on all platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Google Business, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn).
- Created all content ideas, wording, graphics, and videos.
- Scheduled social media content.
- Proficient in Canva and Later.
- Directly interacted with realtors, mortgage companies, tradesmen, and clients through e-mail, phone, websites, and social media on behalf of the Sheryl Nelson Group.
- Entrusted with all passwords, accounts, and drives.
- Managed timelines of real estate contracts and filing all documents to Google Drive.
- In addition, I also assisted Sheryl Nelson with her two side business of High Tide Art Gallery and an AirBnB property.
St. Augustine Location Ambassador
Troop Rewards (Non-profit)
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Founded St. Augustine location for select military families to enjoy post deployment all-expense paid vacation.
- Read applications, met with board for selection process, notified and communicated with selected families.
- Managed all communication with hotel regarding bookings and banquet events.
- Solicited local businesses to provide all lodging, food, activities, and gifts.
- Developed entire trip itineraries for 10 families each year.
- Established strong relationships with families and local businesses.
Assistant to Dep. Military Affairs Historian
Florida National Guard
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Collected and researched 80 years of Florida Air National Guard history.
- Organized documents, photos, and memorabilia.
- Created a cross-reference and key word summary.
- Scanned and digitized documents as well as filed documents into a traditional filing system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1999
Skills
Honest and Dependable
Strong Work Ethic
Professional
Strong Verbal and Written Skills
Social Media Management and Knowledge
Proficient in Military Terminology and Culture
Multitasking and Organization
Customer Service
Discretion and Integrity
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Sheryl Nelson Group
01.2021 - 12.2023
St. Augustine Location Ambassador
Troop Rewards (Non-profit)
08.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant to Dep. Military Affairs Historian
Florida National Guard
08.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Florida
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