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SUSAN V. BONITO

SUSAN V. BONITO

Santa Monica,CA

Summary

Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager

Confidential
Santa Monica, CA
11.2005 - Current
  • Oversees and manages operations and maintenance of properties in Santa Monica and Hawaii
  • Performs daily tracking of stock portfolio of over 100 holdings, data and financial market research
  • Handles all bookkeeping in Quicken
  • Organizes and maintains computers, filing, scheduling, calendar and all office systems and procedures
  • Organizes personal and professional calendars and supplies reminders of upcoming meetings and events
  • Supervises household and maintenance staff schedules, handles all incoming and outgoing correspondence and emails
  • Maintains household inventory
  • Oversees all private parties, fundraiser events serving as liaison with vendors, caterers, florists, entertainment, valets, guest lists and invitations
  • Arranges and coordinates travel with detailed travel itineraries
  • Interfaces with all employer-affiliated organizations, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Santa Monica UCLA Orthopedic Hospital, and others.
  • Manages other special projects on an as needed basis

Executive Assistant to VP of Sales, David Elan

Chase-Durer Watch Manufacturing and Distribution
Beverly Hills, CA
11.1998 - 11.2005
  • Provided full administrative support to the Director of Sales of this top quality Swiss watch manufacturer; handled phones, generated correspondence, set up meetings, maintained calendars, arranged travel
  • Worked closely with all US and International sales force staff, managed personnel and helped troubleshoot with various departments including Marketing, IT, Shipping and Receiving, Art Department as well as all Chase-Durer retail dealers and distributors
  • Set up trunk shows, traveled yearly to JCK Las Vegas, the largest Jewelry and Watch show in the country, set up of booths, arranged for merchandise shipment, supervised that merchandise was delivered safely to trade show and then properly displayed
  • Arranged for travel and accommodations for entire sales staff
  • Served as creative assistant in the design development of a Fine Ladies' Watch Line named Oxygene Couture

On Set Caterer and Craft Services

Jennie Cook's Catering
Los Angeles, CA
02.1996 - 11.1998
  • Arranged the delivery and presentation of meals for crew members and talent on TV Shows, National Commercials as well as private parties such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and showers

Education

Writers' Program, Creative Non-Fiction

UCLA Extension

Business

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Italy

Skills

  • Multitasking and dependability
  • Staff recruitment and project management
  • Problem-solving and administrative oversight
  • Time management and scheduling
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace proficiency

Languages

Italian
Native/ Bilingual

Computer Skills

  • macOS/ Microsoft Windows Proficient:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Quickbooks
  • Social Media
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Canva Design

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Manager

Confidential
11.2005 - Current

Executive Assistant to VP of Sales, David Elan

Chase-Durer Watch Manufacturing and Distribution
11.1998 - 11.2005

On Set Caterer and Craft Services

Jennie Cook's Catering
02.1996 - 11.1998

Writers' Program, Creative Non-Fiction

UCLA Extension

Business

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

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