Monica Higginbotham
College Station,TX
Summary
Self-motivated individual possessing a strong work ethic with desire and determination to succeed. Works well remotely and successfully to accomplish designated goals as well as being able to work cohesively with others on team projects where I can take the lead or work together to accomplish requirements. Ambitious worker who will produce desired results with efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Virtual Asssistant
Freelancer
01.2022 - Current
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing emails while recording all necessary projects and meetings with calender management.
- Entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Socail Media Manager
Freelancer
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
- Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
- Managed company social media pages and increased social media presence, monitoring user engagement.
- Developed monthly content, engaged with outside profiles to increase traffic to clients pages, interacted with current engagement on clients profile posted in stories to maintain consistency.
Graphic Designer
Freelancer
01.2013 - Current
- I have completed various freelance projects for employers including company logos, websites, banners, restaurant menus, graphic T-shirts, graphic prints, invitations, brochures and similar jobs
- I am efficient in Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Indesign and work diligently on any assignment until it is completed to the customer’s satisfaction.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Business Owner
The Coffee Corner, The Cooking Corner
, Germany
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Business was a coffee shop, bakery and meal prep service
- Was responsible for bookkeeping, inventory, stocking, preparing and completing all orders on time and to customers satisfaction
- Managed social media platforms, advertising and customer service
- Built website, logo and developed all branding
- Very successful only shut down to due having to move being Army
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Gymnastics Instructor
SKIES, Bounce Gymnastics
, Germany
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for creating class lesson plans for toddlers and parents classes, preschool classes, beginner and intermediate classes
- Required to perform these lesson plans weekly with each class scheduled
- Was responsible for progressing skill sets of the student and recording the advancement of skill sets while making classes engaging and fun for the children.
Teacher
Sticky Fingers Cooking
Denver, Colorado
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Teach cooking classes for various schools and am responsible for monitoring, managing and teaching children various aspects of the art of cooking
- Responsible for buying supplies, bringing all necessary elements to class and informing children all about various ingredients and cooking methods
- I focus on the younger classes and teach mainly preschool and kindergarten classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Bartender/Bar Manager/Social Media Marketing Manager
Brewshine BBQ and Taphouse
Denver, Colorado
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Promoted successful outcome of web development strategy by aligning consistent brand messaging and visual designs across digital outlets.
- Required to have complete knowledge of all menu items and how they are prepared to answer customer questions
- Also responsible for complete range of bar and restaurant duties and computerized accounting systems
- Required to keep track of inventory, ordering, management of staff and monitoring customer satisfaction
- Made sure there was communication and connections between the front of house staff and kitchen staff.
Secretary
Evaluation Services
Hillsboro, Oregon
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Was responsible for managing the phone systems, filing online forms and paperwork, translating documents in Spanish to English and documenting all transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Communications & Marketing, Spanis
Regis University
Denver, CO 08.2010 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Academy
Portland 09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Social media knowledge
Scheduling and calendar management
Customer relations and communications
Spreadsheet management
Branding strategies
Digital imagery
Logo design
Digital design
Advertising understanding
Social Media Management
Networking and relationship building
Adobe Creative Suite
Filing and data archiving
Travel planning
Document conversion
Administrative support
Timeline
Virtual Asssistant
Freelancer
01.2022 - Current
Socail Media Manager
Freelancer
11.2021 - Current
Business Owner
The Coffee Corner, The Cooking Corner
02.2020 - 07.2021
Gymnastics Instructor
SKIES, Bounce Gymnastics
01.2016 - 01.2019
Teacher
Sticky Fingers Cooking
01.2015 - 07.2018
Bartender/Bar Manager/Social Media Marketing Manager
Brewshine BBQ and Taphouse
10.2014 - 01.2016
Graphic Designer
Freelancer
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Communications & Marketing, Spanis
Regis University
08.2010 - 05.2014
Secretary
Evaluation Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Academy
09.2006 - 06.2010