Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
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Taira Williston

Technical Program Specialist
Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Hard-working, experienced professional focused on positive results and client satisfaction. Highly effective working independently and as a contributing member of a team. Ensure world class customer/ client service. Identify and attend to all details.


Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant/Development Coordinator

Our Community Healthcare System
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • .Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Organized weekly staff meetings.
  • Planned and organized corporate eventsand parties
  • Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

Workspace Assistant

Fanduel
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2022 - Current
  • Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings.
  • Updated spreadsheets to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Assisted management with activities to plan and oversee events and programs.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to maximize potential for successful business growth.
  • Maintained well-stocked and organized office supply room to aid in inventory management.
  • Coordinate with external catering companies to provide catering for meetings and workshops.
  • Act as a "go to" point of contact for clients and guests
  • Answer emails regarding facilities and needs of the office.
  • Reserving conference rooms and overseeing communal office and meeting spaces.
  • Placed weekly pantry orders of snacks and beverages.
  • Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
  • Helped management with business operations to align teams, set goals and execute initiatives.
  • Participated in strategic planning to execute in best interests of plan goals.
  • Sorted, opened and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
  • Participated in and organized volunteer events.
  • Organized workspace off-site events and workshops for 70 plus guests and employees.

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

James Rogan MDPC
Atlanta, GA
10.2015 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook.
  • Organized weekly staff meetings.
  • Planned and organized corporate events and parties

Freelance Makeup Artist

Makeup Artistry At its Finest
Atlanta, GA
04.2007 - 03.2019
  • Applying and teaching basic makeup application
  • Applying and teaching individual and strip lashes
  • Applying air brush makeup application.
  • Makeup Artist and Player Personnel director for the Atlanta Steam Legends Football Team

Personal/Administrative Assistant to Mr. Charles Giscombe

Power Management
Atlanta, GA
09.2013 - 10.2015
  • Provided continuous, high quality support to Mr. Charles Giscombe.
  • Coordinated schedule, appointments and travel arrangements.
  • Maintained a filing system and contact list.
  • Responded to Mr. Charles Giscombe's needs and provide additional support where necessary.
  • Received, acknowledged, and replied to correspondence.
  • Responsible for day to day operations.

Team Makeup Artist

Legends Football League LLC
Miami, FL
05.2009 - 06.2015

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  • Employed variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone.
  • Performed full makeup applications to Team members for games, television interviews, appearances.
  • Applied onsite and offsite makeup application for clientele.

Professional Football Player

Legends Football League
Miami, FL
05.2009 - 05.2013
  • Defensive Captain as Middle Linebacker two consecutive years.
  • Dedicated time and field knowledge to 20 team members.
  • Organized and coordinated promotional events and appearances.
  • Starting Linebacker two consecutive years in the All Fantasy Bowl.
  • Volunteered for charitable events and supported positive public team image.
  • Interacted professionally with press, fans and members of other teams to maintain positive public image of team.
  • Participated in play design and successfully executed strategic plans tailored to specific opponents.

On Call Freelance Makeup Artist

Miami Ink
Miami, FL
05.2007 - 07.2007
  • Basic Hair styling Television Makeup application.

Leasing Agent

Lakes at Harbison
Columbia, SC
11.2001 - 09.2003
  • Gathered information about markets and competition.
  • Managed paperwork corresponding to leasing agreements.
  • Monitored vacancies and analyzed client concerns.
  • Processed lease applications.
  • Serviced all client needs.
  • Assisted Manager with monthly reports.

Education

Makeup Artistry Certification -

Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry
Fort Lauderdale
2007

High School Diploma -

Frontier Central High School
2000

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

University of South Carolina

Biology

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Sharp problem solver
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Active listening skills
  • Relationship building
  • Team player with the ability to work with diverse personalities

Accomplishments

  • Strong communication skills and customer focus
  • Experience with Music Video,Retail,Bridal, Runway,Print Work, Film and Television Certification in Multi-Media Makeup Artistry and Film and Production
  • Met deadlines and coordinated multiple projects with ease
  • Conscientious and skilled at taking the initiative
  • Organized and managed schedules effectively

Additional Information

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
  • Knowledge with concur, envoy, slack, Jira, confluence
  • Volunteer Books for Africa
  • Foster/Volunteer Bosley’s Place Inc

Timeline

Workspace Assistant

Fanduel
03.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant/Development Coordinator

Our Community Healthcare System
06.2021 - 11.2021

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

James Rogan MDPC
10.2015 - 03.2021

Personal/Administrative Assistant to Mr. Charles Giscombe

Power Management
09.2013 - 10.2015

Team Makeup Artist

Legends Football League LLC
05.2009 - 06.2015

Professional Football Player

Legends Football League
05.2009 - 05.2013

On Call Freelance Makeup Artist

Miami Ink
05.2007 - 07.2007

Freelance Makeup Artist

Makeup Artistry At its Finest
04.2007 - 03.2019

Leasing Agent

Lakes at Harbison
11.2001 - 09.2003

Makeup Artistry Certification -

Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry

High School Diploma -

Frontier Central High School

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

University of South Carolina

Biology

Trident Technical College
Taira Williston Technical Program Specialist