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Education
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AssistantManager

Krista Olson

Woodstock,CT

Summary

ADMINISTRATION / ORGANIZATIONAL:

Highly energetic and focused, with a customer-service oriented background and stellar work ethic. Effective multi-tasking and ability to handle stimulus projects with accuracy, professionalism, and an eye for detail. And ability to work independently, with little or no direction, or as ad-hoc professional staff.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Coaching, Employee Engagement, HR Compliance, Employee Performance Reviews, and Compensation & Benefits.

ACCOUNTING/FINANCE: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting & Forecasting, Expense Tracking, Report Generator.

MARKETING & SALES:

Business Development, B2B Sales, Targeted Marketing, Trade Show Coordination and Execution, and Vendor Relationships.

OPERATIONAL:

Safety Compliance, Employee Scheduling, Task Efficiency, Customer Service, Policy & Procedures, Inventory Control.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET:

Atmosphere Design, Project Management, Vendor Relationships, Written & Verbal Communication, Strong Organizational & Time Management, Leadership Development, Creative Thinker, Strategic Thinker & Problem Solver, Team Leader/Coach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Burton Electrical Engineering, PDS Marketing
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.

Owner, President

Skyko International
06.2006 - Current
  • With the dynamics of a powerful team, hard work, challenging economic times, international business developments - successfully has built this company from the ground to $7M in 11 years
  • Serve as Consultant to executive leadership team in all facets of human resources and accounting
  • Conceived and executed business structure to include: finance, legal, organizational, administrative, human resources, budgeting, marketing, sales, business development, and additional foundational business elements
  • Effectively liaise between internal/external stakeholders to achieve company goals and objectives as well as align business acumen to company mission
  • Assess and analyze current operational systems and practices to methodically orchestrate and execute operational improvements
  • Evaluate customer service to enhance end user experience and create long-lasting loyal business relationships
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Education

Business Administration

Mt San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA

Skills

  • Visitor Greeting
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Reports and Financial Statements
  • Inquiry Response
  • Bookkeeping and Basic Accounting
  • Travel Arrangement Coordination
  • Event Calendar Management
  • Mail Management
  • Special Event Projects
  • Company Event Coordination
  • Travel Arrangement Management
  • Reimbursement Management
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Travel Administration
  • Confidentiality and Discretion
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Proper Phone Etiquette
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Resourceful Researching
  • Postage Meter
  • Executive Calendars
  • Performance Review Management
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
  • Executive Travel
  • Household Management
  • Recognition Programs
  • Coordination of Administrative Activities
  • Training Schedule Setup
  • Reservation Coordination
  • Work Coordination
  • Meetings and Conferences
  • File Maintenance
  • Precious Metals
  • Goal Minded

Timeline

Owner, President

Skyko International
06.2006 - Current

Executive Assistant

Burton Electrical Engineering, PDS Marketing

Business Administration

Mt San Jacinto College

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