Experience

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  Nickel! nickel!

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Assistant manager

  • Assisted the Store Manager in day-to-day duties to maintain the store to exceed sales goals, maintain high inspection scores and secret shopper reports• Maintained inventory of prizes and ordered supplies• Scheduled and coordinated group parties• Developed an honor program with all schools in the area to increase exposure and generate new sales• Recruited and trained management and hourly staff

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  Kilter termite & pest control

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Office manager/hr

  • Manage 3 remote locations within Southern California. Communicate consistently and proactively with team members via phone and email between meetings, coordinate meeting notes, and help team members with individual work plans. Plan for and co-facilitate monthly meetings of 20+ member groups• Increase the growth and profitability of the company by strategic marketing efforts and consistent sales staff training and development• Manage and resolve all customer concerns to ensure satisfaction• Direct all HR activities including, training, benefits/compensation administration, employee relations/events, and payroll• Process accounts receivables, payables, and collections Show less

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  Oakley

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Operations freight clerk

  • Allocate freight bills to various departments cost centers and GL’s• Research and process reports for each department freight costs• Customer service for all domestic freight operations• Organize and develop timeline and reference guidelines• Process multiple projects on tight deadlines covering numerous diverse areas

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  Newport custom

  May 2007 - now

  Business support manager/hr

  • Analyze, research, and develop systems and procedures for record keeping, retrieval and reporting of customer accounts. Prepare complex activity reports for guidance and management• Collaborate directly with the owner to develop, communicate, and implement strategic initiatives on daily tasks as well as multi-year projects• Evaluate customer orders and coordinate with customers to obtain preferable installation dates and time, manage & oversee project to ensure schedule deadlines• Manage all aspects of Human Resources including but not limited to payroll, new employee onboarding, recorded terminations, processed employee changes and updates• Plan short- and long-term strategies to support organizations objectives, as well as developing and managing orientation, safety, and health training programs• Performed accounting/financial administrative support, auditing, monthly bank reconciliations and balancing general ledger accounts• Maintained accounts payables/receivables along with short- and long-term project invoicing with continued deposits allowing project continuation Show less

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  Serenity events

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2018

  Associate coordinator

  • Met with clients 6 weeks prior to wedding to gather wedding details• Day of wedding acted as a single point of contact for all vendors, guests, and wedding party needs• Intercepted any contract violations on behalf of bride and groom• Created and maintained timeline of wedding day for bride, groom, wedding party and vendors• Oversaw set-up, execution and strike for ceremonies and reception• Created and edited contracts, timelines, and other related documents

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  Events inspired by love

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2021

  Owner/lead coordinator

  • Negotiated costs with vendors on behalf of client• Identified client’s style then researched, presented, and booked various vendors such as: florist, photographer, videographer, rental companies, etc.• Kept continuous record of costs while staying within budget• Created and edited contracts, timelines, call sheets, and other related documents• Oversaw and maintained a schedule for all day-of-set-up, ceremony, reception, and strike• Served as the single point of contract for wedding scheduling changes and vendors Show less

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  Aar

  Jul 2023 - now

  Payroll specialist