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Shahzadee "DeeDee" Engels

Shahzadee "DeeDee" Engels

Oceanside,CA

Summary

An orderly and committed Administrative Assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Merrill Lynch
San Diego, CA
02.1991 - 12.2000
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations, and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
  • Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Developed project plans for various tasks assigned by upper management.

Computer Science Instructor

Oceanside Unified School District
Oceanside, CA
08.2000 - 06.2018
  • Mentored students individually to help them improve their understanding of computing concepts.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students with interactive activities.
  • Provided instruction on the basics of computer hardware and software to students in a classroom setting.
  • Assisted students with troubleshooting technical issues related to hardware or software usage.

Non-Profit Director

Cigar Grotto Gives Back
Oceanside, CA
02.2009 - Current
  • Supervised volunteers and interns in the organization's programs and services.
  • Coordinated donor outreach initiatives such as events, emails, phone calls, newsletters.
  • Cultivated relationships with donors, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders involved in the operations of the non-profit organization.
  • Managed media relations including press releases, interviews, website content updates and social media posts.
  • Worked closely with Board Members to ensure alignment between strategic objectives set forth by Board Members and actual outcomes achieved by nonprofit staff.
  • Coordinated special events such as fundraisers or volunteer recognition ceremonies.
  • Served as an ambassador for the Non Profit Organization at various conferences or public events.
  • Developed strategies for marketing materials such as brochures or flyers promoting programs offered by Non Profit Organization.

Business Owner

Cigar Grotto Inc
Oceanside, CA
01.1999 - Current
  • Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
  • Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
  • Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
  • Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, in order to secure advantageous terms for the company.

Business Owner

Latitude 33 Brewing
Vista, CA
01.2011 - Current
  • Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
  • Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
  • Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
  • Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
  • Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.

Education

Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Negotiation
  • Tech-Savvy
  • Project Planning

Affiliations

I'm a wife, mother, and Bamma, family is everythig. I love to Golf, I'm not great but I'm fun. I love gardening, building anything, and rescuing dogs. I love bringing people together for a common goal. I also enjoy nice craft beers and cigars.

Accomplishments

My biggest accomplishments in life are my daughters. Opening two businesses is fun, but my my girls are the cats meow.

Websites

Timeline

Business Owner

Latitude 33 Brewing
01.2011 - Current

Non-Profit Director

Cigar Grotto Gives Back
02.2009 - Current

Computer Science Instructor

Oceanside Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2018

Business Owner

Cigar Grotto Inc
01.1999 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Merrill Lynch
02.1991 - 12.2000

Cypress College

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