Experience

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  Khj-tv & khj-radio

  Jan 1969 - Jan 1971

  Engineering administrative assistant

  Responsible to the television and radio Chief Engineers in connection with handling input and distribution to engineering personnel.

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  Khj-radio

  Jan 1969 - Jan 1971

  Publicity administrative assistant

  Responsible to the radio Publicity Director for coordinating publicity/promotion and budget control.

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  Khj-tv

  Jan 1969 - Jan 1971

  Responsible to three Account Executives for coordinating contractual agreements in conjunction with television station accounts. "Morning Watch" program. Urban affairs format.

  • Broadcast Sales Assistant

    Jan 1969 - Jan 1971

  • Assistant Producer

    Jan 1969 - Jan 1971
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  Della femina, travisano & partners west

  Jan 1971 - Jan 1976

  Assistant to the vp/office manager/media buyer

  Full-service national and international advertising agency. Accounts included Carte Blanche Corporation, State Mutual Savings & Loan and Nalley's Fine Foods.Joined the company with the opening of the West Coast Office and organized departmental structuring. Responsible for hiring and training administrative personnel, management of controllable expenses, establishment and follow through of new business acitivities and media buying. Liaison between East and West Coast offices.

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  Circus-circus hotel/casino

  Jan 1976 - Jan 1978

  Public relations assistant

  Coordinated in-house advertising agency activities. Responsible for writing press releases, coordinating special events, media placement, print shop and billing.

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  Sahara hotel/casino

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1979

  Assistant to the general manager

  Supervised executive office activities including Entertainment, Sales, Advertising departments and Hotel Management.

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  Baker advertising & public relations

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1983

  Vp/account supervisor/media director

  A national advertising agency specializing in tourism development. Accounts have included Tropicana Hotel, a Ramada resort/casino, Government of Austria annual Snow Show, Puma sports shoes, the Estate of Howard R. Hughes, Anderson Dairy, the Fashion Show shopping mall and Frontier Savings Association.Managed local, regional, national and international advertising programs. Liaison between clients and agency working closely with creative and production departments. Prepared written advertising plans, made client presentations, supervised program implementation, analyzed and reported results.Responsible for evaluating marketing targets, interpreting demographic statistics, understanding and defining media strategies, preparing, presenting and implementing media programs. Show less

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  The phillips organisation, ltd.

  Sept 1983 - Oct 1984

  Media director

  A national advertising agency specializing in sporting goods. Accounts have included Ektelon top-of-the-line racquets and accessories, Central Savings & Loan Association and the San Diego Padres Baseball Club.

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  Rosenfield/vinson, inc.

  Nov 1984 - Jan 1991

  Media director

  A national, full-service advertising agency specializing in direct marketing. Responsible for all media planning and placement. Accounts have included National City Mile of Cars, La Jolla Bank & Trust Company eleven-office regional banking institution, Times-Advocate suburban daily newspaper, Connecticut National Bank and Prudential Bank.Responsible for all list supervision and data processing including strategic planning, list acquisition, verbal and written instructions at the computer house and letter shop levels. Direct marketing accounts have included HomeFed Bank, Glendale Federal Bank, Security Pacific Finance, First Signature Bank & Trust and Norstar Discount Brokerage. Show less

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  Irvine company

  Feb 1994 - Jun 1998

  Options coordinator - california pacific homes

  New-home developer with multiple communities (400 units) at a price range of $150,000 to $400,000+. Responsible for the implementation of all construction option programs including 1,000 to 1,500 Cost-Free Choices, Optional Upgrades and Special Request Options requiring issuance of 500-1,000 Authorizations for Extra Work per month within 24-48 hours after receipt of homebuyer Option Order. Interfaced with all internal departments including Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Construction field superintendents and external Trade Contractors. Show less

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  Centex homes

  Jul 1998 - Sept 1998

  Options coordinator

  New-home developer with multiple communities (200 units) at a price range of $200,000 to $500,000+. Responsible for setting up and maintaining all administrative dutes for expanded, new design center operation and option order computer processing and distribution.

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  Olson homes

  Jun 1999 - Feb 2002

  Options coordinator

  Urban downtown revitalization new-home developer with multiple communities (232 units affordable/market-rate) at a price range of $165,000 to $630,000. Responsible for collaboration with Forward Planning, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Construction. Interfacing with Trade Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers to develop option processes, specifications and costs, finalize option pricing, produce/deliver Options Program Book and displays to point-of-sale, option information maintenance and option auditing. Show less

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  Lennar

  Mar 2002 - Jan 2009

  Options coordinator

  New homebuilder engaging in the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes nationwide featuring an ei (Everything's Included) platform. However, as Options Coordinator in the San Diego marketplace, I had the unique opportunity to work within an options' platform for various communities at a price range of the upper $700s to the mid $3 Millions. Responsibilities included team collaboration in the development and implementation of Included Features, Upgrade Choices and Special Request option programs from the very minimal to the optimal of a 56-page options program and an average of 25 custom options per home offering a full compliment of luxury appointments and design refinements for distinctive estate homes at The Villas and The Cortile' Collection at The Bridges. Interfaced with all internal departments including Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, on-site Construction Managers and external Trade Partners. Took over Contract Administration and Project Management assistance during company downsizing. Show less

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  Standards of excellence, a company owned by sears holdings corporation

  May 2011 - Oct 2011

  Sales order coordinator

  (Standards of Excellence South closed. Position eliminated)Support services to Showroom Sales and Outside Account Managers to assure proper flow of paperwork, and that the order process occurs as expected. Delivers customer service assistance as needed to assure customer satisfaction.

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  Dialamerica

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2014

  Call center agent

  Reports directly to team leaders to initiate and/or receive customer calls on behalf of nationally recognized companies, organizations and non-profits.

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  Coastal pay

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Appointment generator

  As an Appointment Generator, I will be speaking to business owners and decision makers throughout the nation. I will be calling leads and setting solid appointments for our National Account Executives.In North America, Coastal Pay is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing integrated payment processing companies. Our team is determined to provide you premium services with the utmost integrity to give your business its polished foundation to be distinct in the market. Coastal Pay's mission is to bridge the gap between small businesses and the payment processing industry. Show less

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  Welk resorts

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Marketing tour auditor

  As a Marketing Tour Auditor, my responsibilities include data entry transcribing in this fast paced, fun environment. I enjoy the flexible hours and working well with others. My background in Microsoft Office, especially, Excel, is a plus in this position.

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  The city of san diego

  Apr 2019 - now

  Clerical assistant ii

  Office of the City Attorney, Civil Division, Clerical Assistant II performing various typing tasks; serve as receptionist; keep records and compile statistics; operate office machines; and perform other duties as assigned.