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Shannon Burke Brown

Shannon Burke Brown

Ventura,CA

Summary

Experienced people oriented administrator versed in volunteer management and supporting organization leadership. Results-oriented volunteer and event coordinator prepared for new challenge. Experienced in developing training and program messaging to bridge knowledge gaps and direct team performance to meet stakeholder goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk -Administrative Support

Native Seed Group, CA LP
Carpinteria, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Greet and welcome customers, answer inquiries by phone and in person, and direct them to the appropriate personnel,
  • Input daily invoice shipping data, track shipments to ensure customer receipt,
  • Send out seed tests, monitor results and enter tests into database, share results with the team,
  • Pick up daily mail, conduct errands, enter daily checks into Chase,
  • Maintain kitchen, clean and stock supplies, oversee staff birthday recognition,
  • Send out monthly customer statements, provide invoice back up as requested, input sales in Clover,
  • Support the CEO, CFO and COO with clerical and project support as needed.

Executive Assistant

Mesa Independent Living
Ojai, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Coordinated calendar for two executives; CEO and CFO.
  • Tackled and addressed multiple priorities for startup in 3500 sq foot home on 10 acre ranch.
  • Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
  • Drafted County, State and Federal regulatory documents and managed follow-up with multiple agencies.

Researcher, Office Assistant

The Swaim390 Companies, Inc.
Marina Del Rey, CA
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Drafted comprehensive and succinct legal memoranda for Lead Investigator to summarize key findings.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist investigator in litigation preparation and AP collections.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.

Volunteer Award

Ventura Charter School
Ventura
05.2008 - 05.2018
  • Co- Lead Ventura Earth Day 2008-2017
  • Lead Ventura Charter School Annual Callout 2013-2017

Organized event, coordinated volunteers, supplies, and event schedules with the Faculty of VCS.

SAGE Service Award 2016-2017

Personal Assistant

Adam Mellema
Burbank, CA
03.2013 - 06.2017
  • Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties. Assisted on set.
  • Made travel arrangements for employee trips and conferences.
  • Handled household chores to assist primary with cooking, cleaning and laundry and event planning and set up,
  • Updated monthly budget and managed receipts.

Contracted Project Manager

Global Cash Card
Irvine, CA
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Maintained company confidence and protected business an client interests by keeping sensitive information confidential during 400K client re-carding.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.

Leader of Vocational Services Team

Step Up On Second
Santa Monica, CA
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Led vocational support team of eight with annual budget of $250K.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with city, county and state funders, governing boards, department heads and Step Up staff.

Project Manager

American Oceans Campaign
Los Angeles, CA
04.2000 - 01.2001
  • Built and established HOBA, Healthy Oceans Business Alliance.
  • Coordinated local Board of business leaders.
  • Liaison with Washington D.C. main office.
  • Observed and planned business objectives for nonprofit business network.
  • Observed and planned business objectives for startup nonprofit.

Office Manager

Businesses for Social Responsibility
Los Angeles, CA
02.1998 - 02.2000
  • Managed local network office for International organization.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Recruited Board members to meet target for development.

Manager of Community Relations

RHINO Entertainment, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
09.1991 - 12.1997
  • Built and maintained corporate social mission program, brand and identity.
  • Created robust volunteer program with 1 million hours of service in my final year,
  • Organized event venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and timelines.
  • Attended and participated in industry events,
  • Led employee volunteer orientation to organization and programs,
  • Developed and managed volunteer recognition, engagement and retention practices,
  • Liaison to the The White House when Rhino was visited by the Secretary of Labor and honored with the White House Corporate Citizenship Award.

Skills

  • Microsoft 365 Office (Mac & PC)
  • Google Suite
  • AR & AP
  • Calendar management
  • Quickbooks, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Intuit, MyCase and several other data management systems
  • Internet research and public records search
  • Event planning & Travel administration
  • Volunteer and team development & training

Timeline

Front Desk -Administrative Support

Native Seed Group, CA LP
07.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant

Mesa Independent Living
04.2022 - 04.2023

Researcher, Office Assistant

The Swaim390 Companies, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2021

Personal Assistant

Adam Mellema
03.2013 - 06.2017

Contracted Project Manager

Global Cash Card
01.2010 - 01.2014

Volunteer Award

Ventura Charter School
05.2008 - 05.2018

Project Manager

American Oceans Campaign
04.2000 - 01.2001

Leader of Vocational Services Team

Step Up On Second
01.2000 - 01.2006

Office Manager

Businesses for Social Responsibility
02.1998 - 02.2000

Manager of Community Relations

RHINO Entertainment, Inc.
09.1991 - 12.1997
Shannon Burke Brown