Mary Jane C. Griffin

Experience

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  The Kurashova Institute

  Feb 1999 - Dec 2006

  Executive Assistant

  • Cultivated new business through engagement in both speaking and teaching opportunities through various marketing mediums.• Provided prompt and professional responses to various types of requests for speaking engagements and professional appearances.• Development, packaging and shipment of all marketing and participant materials to event locations.• Coordination of travel arrangements for institute staff.

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  McClellan's Stockade

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Hospitality Manager

  • Responsible for all management functions to include bookkeeping, payroll and supplies.• Facilitation of training for new and current staff on procedures.• Generation of new business through product sales, specials and events.

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  Ashford University

  Dec 2007 - Dec 2011

  Student Recruiter/Admissions Counselor

  • Recruited, interviewed and qualified a minimum of 16 students monthly from database of Internet inquiries, personal and corporate contacts.• Professional representation of Ashford University Campus/Online Education opportunities at career and college fairs throughout the Mid-West division.• Successfully maintained annual student retention rate of 92% with an 88% graduation rate.• Educated student recruits on utilization of the Ashford Student Portal for Internet based coursework, transcript information and financial documentation.• Collaboration with other educational entities for the purpose of acquisition and evaluation of student transcripts for admission, placement and development of course schedules.• Admissions Counselor Specific: Acting liaison for the coordination of financial aid, matriculation and registration, career counseling and graduation preparation. Show less

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  Kilkenny's Pub

  Mar 2010 - now

  Sales & Hospitality

  • Accountable for all management functions to include payroll and training.• Direct coordination of events (i.e. live music, festivals, parties)• Organization of sponsorships to support local charities.

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  Carver Stables, Inc.

  Jan 2011 - now

  Administrative Assistant to CFO

  • Responsible for the creation of digital/electronic files for all organizational documents, company tax history and database.• Organization of contracts and expense reports including coordination with various parties.• Filing of all receipts, invoices and equestrian documents per regulatory guidelines.