Linara Washington
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated and detail-oriented, seeking opportunities to leverage a diverse skill set and passion for being of service. Warm and friendly individual helps customers in any situation. Enjoys working closely with team members to deliver positive guest experience. Experience as Front Desk Agent in busy and successful settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative and Front Desk Assistant
LePetit Performing Arts Center
09.2022 - Current
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Received, screened and routed incoming calls.
- Handled payment and bill processing, change giving and payment collecting for guests.
- Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
- Used internal software to process reservations, trial classes, makeup sessions, and private lessons.
- Coordinated communication between instructors, students, and parents, effectively addressing inquiries and providing information.
Tv/Film Producer
Picture Palace Films, LLC
11.2012 - Current
- Coordinated with talent relations department to facilitate execution and payment of talent contracts.
- Negotiated contracts and rates to save company money.
- Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget.
- Acquired permits and equipment.
- Completed inventory audits of various equipment and handled automated financial and customer databases.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, accurately recording and tracking expenses and revenue.
- Conducted financial audits and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
Professional Actor
Various
01.2000 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.
- Participated in professional workshops and master classes to hone acting skills.
Professional Dog Training Assistant
Steve Brooks K9U
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Provided one-on-one training sessions with dogs, focusing on positive reinforcement techniques and effective communication.
- Walked, fed, bathed dogs of all breeds and temperaments.
- Cleaned kennels, dog play yard and facility.
- Greeted dog owners, answered inquiries, and provided information about classes, schedules, and short/long-term boarding options.
- Managed phone calls, directed inquiries to appropriate personnel, and promptly addressed concerns or issues.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
Front Desk Receptionist
POW Mixed Martial Arts Gym
09.2000 - 08.2002
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected membership deposits, fees, and payments.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Sorted and delivered mail and packages.
Assistant College Admissions Counselor
The University Of Chicago
06.1999 - 08.2000
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Interviewed interested and potential applications for admission into current year.
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Organized and gave college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
The University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1999
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and staff
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Proficient in Word, Excel, QuickBooks and Adobe applications and software
- Experienced in administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and customer service
- Comfortable performing and interacting in front of large audiences or under scrutiny of cameras
- String improvisational skills, ability to memorize quickly, and excellent at interpreting large of amounts of information with efficiency
- Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills, while also working reliably well independently
Languages
Brazilian Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Dancing, Reading, Writing, Hiking, Great with animals and children, Traveling, Fine Dining
I am a jack-of-all-trades, master of many. I like trying and being good at new things as well as having a bit of a perfectionist streak. Always up to challenge myself as long as the pay-off is rewarding, be it financially, emotionally, physically or spiritually so.
Timeline
Administrative and Front Desk Assistant
LePetit Performing Arts Center
09.2022 - Current
Tv/Film Producer
Picture Palace Films, LLC
11.2012 - Current
Professional Dog Training Assistant
Steve Brooks K9U
04.2008 - 04.2010
Front Desk Receptionist
POW Mixed Martial Arts Gym
09.2000 - 08.2002
Professional Actor
Various
01.2000 - Current
Assistant College Admissions Counselor
The University Of Chicago
06.1999 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
The University Of Chicago
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