Mikayla Sheriff
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Assistant Event Coordinator and Designer committed to making clients' dreams come true. Skilled in working with clients and vendors to plan lage- and small-scale events from start to finish while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Eager to take on new challenges and further my career in the event industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Event Coordinator
Faith Flowers
Atlanta , GA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to understand their needs and negotiate terms of service.
- Created detailed proposals for potential clients in response to their requests.
- Created unique and innovative designs for special occasions.
- Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Performed calendar management and scheduling of appointments for the executive.
- Oversaw daily operations of multiple departments, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist
Kuehne & Nagel
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Managing customer shipments by securing capacity with qualified air carriers.
- Generating the required documentation before shipments can be processed.
- Maintaining direct contact with customer care specialists to ensure specific requirements are met.
- Coordinated vendor contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with company policies.
Seafreight Billing Coordinator
Kuehne + Nagel
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Accurately issuing and distributing a high volume of invoices based on customer specific rates.
- Audit incoming charges from other offices and outside vendors for accuracy.
- Address and resolve any disputes to protect costs.
- Gathering all required documents and accurately provide approvals for payments
- Review files to confirm accuracy for month end close.
Administrative Assistant
John B. Davis, CPA
Conyers, GA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Stored copies of completed returns and related documents according to company procedures.
- Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.
- Calculated accurate wages to produce payroll
Education
Business Administration And Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Customer Engagement
- Operations Management
- Staff Management and Training
- Event Planning
- Creative Issue Resolution
- Lead Designer
- Records Management
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Invoice Management
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer Work (Food Bank) - Providing Meals for Families in Need 2008-2015
- Volunteer Work (Camp Second Chance) - Camp Counselor for children suffering from kidney, liver and heart disease 2016-2024
- Foster (LifeLine Animal Project) - providing safe space for foster animals until they're adopted out to their forever home 2020-2023
Timeline
Assistant Event Coordinator
Faith Flowers
08.2023 - Current
Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist
Kuehne & Nagel
09.2021 - 07.2023
Seafreight Billing Coordinator
Kuehne + Nagel
01.2019 - 09.2021
Administrative Assistant
John B. Davis, CPA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Business Administration And Management
Georgia State University