Kate Harris
Miramar Beach,FL
Summary
Professional with experience in office administration and support, adept in sales and procedures that enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication across departments and provide administrative assistance, including press kit preparation and invoice management. Conducted market research to identify business and client opportunities, sales, contributing to strategic sales planning and executive decision-making processes. Proven skills in organizing meetings and enhancing executive productivity through effective administrative practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
Costas Mediteranian /Greek Restaurant
Trussville, Alabama
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
Executive Assistant/ Footwear Sales Associate
Diesel Footwear USA
New York, New York
09.2001 - 09.2002
- Assisted in procedures pertaining to office administration matters.
- Provided administrative support in preparing invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within organization.
Executive Assistant
Nadine Johnson & Associates Inc
New York, New York
05.2001 - 09.2001
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities.
- Organized and facilitated regular meetings with management teams.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase executive efficiency.
- Scheduled appointments for executives with external parties such as vendors or suppliers.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from customers or clients regarding products or services offered by the company.
- Organized and managed complex calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for executive team.
- Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external to facilitate communication flow.
- Answered telephone calls from customers or clients providing assistance where necessary.
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at the office premises.
- Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Customer Service
- POS
- Inventory
- Sales
- Executive phone skills in conducting appts, meetings, & reservations
- Office administration
- Scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Menu item recommendation
- Hostess support
- Memory retention
- Customer relations management
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Costas Mediteranian /Greek Restaurant
12.2021 - 05.2022
Executive Assistant/ Footwear Sales Associate
Diesel Footwear USA
09.2001 - 09.2002
Executive Assistant
Nadine Johnson & Associates Inc
05.2001 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Vanderbilt University