Larry Jones
Alta Loma ,NV
Summary
Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with Number+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Dedicated Job Title with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Dantana Entertainment
03.2000 - Current
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by tracking progress, identifying roadblocks, and offering solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Prepared comprehensive meeting agendas enabling productive discussions that led to actionable outcomes.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Managed complex calendars successfully, accommodating last-minute changes and ensuring timely attendance to all appointments.
- Contributed to cost savings by negotiating vendor contracts and managing expenses within budget constraints.
- Made valuable contributions to strategic planning efforts through research, data analysis, and insightful recommendations.
- Reduced expense report errors significantly through diligent review resulting in fewer discrepancies.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Collaborated with internal departments to support cross-functional initiatives, fostering teamwork and a unified corporate vision.
- Enhanced executive''s productivity by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and organizing travel arrangements.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Book artist to get shows, Radio station interviews, endorsement deals etc
Street Team Member
Interscope Geffen A&m Records
01.1997 - 03.2001
- Represented the brand professionally and positively in public settings, acting as an ambassador to attract new customers or clients.
- Raised awareness of promotions or special offers, successfully driving traffic to brick-and-mortar stores or online platforms.
- Provided product samples, coupons and informational brochures to persuade people to buy products.
- Achieved targeted sign-ups for newsletters or loyalty programs through persuasive communication skills and product knowledge.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure smooth execution of promotional campaigns while maximizing impact in target areas.
- Increased event attendance, utilizing strategic locations for promotion and distribution of flyers.
- Built professional network to establish and maintain relationships with community contacts, providers and others who may refer potential leads.
- Learned about competitors' products and consumers' interests to answer questions and provide more complete information.
- Advertised product and service offerings via social media.
- Scheduled appointments with potential customers for product installation.
- Stayed current on product specs and prices and accurately updated display product literature.
- Pursued existing and potential customers by phone, email and text message to generate leads and close sales.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to provide steady supply of products.
- Improved overall effectiveness of street team efforts through regular participation in training sessions and workshops focused on sales techniques and interpersonal communication skills.
- Directed copy preparation, proof evaluation and layout enhancement for advertising materials.
- Adhered to strict company guidelines regarding presentation, conduct, and communication while representing the brand in public settings.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Enhanced online presence to take advantage of dynamic conditions and unique platform opportunities.
- Built strong relationships with local businesses to foster cooperative marketing efforts and expand brand reach.
- Researched and identified new business opportunities.
- Collected and managed all generated leads from promoters assigned to team on daily basis.
Street Team Member
Def Jam Recordings
06.1997 - 03.2000
- Represented the brand professionally and positively in public settings, acting as an ambassador to attract new customers or clients.
- Raised awareness of promotions or special offers, successfully driving traffic to brick-and-mortar stores or online platforms.
- Provided product samples, coupons and informational brochures to persuade people to buy products.
- Achieved targeted sign-ups for newsletters or loyalty programs through persuasive communication skills and product knowledge.
- Hang up posters, hand out flyers, set up radio station interviews and email blast artist music to local stations in Las Vegas
Where House
UPS
01.1990 - 03.2000
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Assisted in the organization of successful events by supporting event planning activities and liaising with relevant personnel.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Increased office productivity by taking initiative to identify areas needing improvement and proposing viable solutions.
- Assisted in developing integrated marketing strategies for small businesses.
- Contributed to streamlined office procedures by managing schedules and coordinating meetings for senior staff members.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Supported with creating project marketing materials to promote services.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.
- Played a vital role in executing special projects as assigned, ensuring adherence to deadlines while maintaining high-quality output standards.
Education
Didn't Graduate - Accounting And Business Management
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CABachelor Of Arts - Marketing Management And Research
University of Las Vegas (UNLV)
Las Vegas, NV02.1999
GDE -
Verbum Dei High School
Watts California 08.1985
Skills
I got my high school diploma from Verbum Dei Highschool and was a Honor Roll student and played basketball and was a All American
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Dantana Entertainment
03.2000 - Current
Street Team Member
Def Jam Recordings
06.1997 - 03.2000
Street Team Member
Interscope Geffen A&m Records
01.1997 - 03.2001
Where House
UPS
01.1990 - 03.2000
Didn't Graduate - Accounting And Business Management
University of San Francisco
Bachelor Of Arts - Marketing Management And Research
University of Las Vegas (UNLV)
GDE -
Verbum Dei High School