Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Trustworthy and efficient professional with 3+ years of administrative experience supporting directors, sales managers, and associates. Developed creative strategies to improve internal operations and customer service. Extensive leadership experience coaching peers and providing supervisors with new knowledge. Proficient in office software with an ability to quickly learn new applications and programs. Diversified skill sets including administrative support, human resources, event planning, digital communications, and financial analysis. Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills. Offering a unique combination of creativity and analytical skill, developed while earning a bachelor of science and supporting a multi-billion dollar corporation.

Work History

• Macy's, Inc.
• Administrative Support Team Associate
• November 2010 to Present

• * Balanced store vault and performed a variety of financial office functions daily, including maintaining efficient cash levels for point-of-sale registers
  * Assisted the human resources manager as an HR liaison for store associates and executives
  * Updated and maintained associate scheduling system to provide optimal sales floor coverage
  * Coordinated distribution of all in-coming communication, including phone, network printer, and store management reports
  * Facilitated the interview process, ensuring completion of new hire paperwork, and data input into HR systems

• J-Tea International
• Intern
• March 2010 to June 2010

• *Learned about business to discover competitive advantage and discuss goals from an outside perspective
  *Analyzed business model to begin compiling a formal business plan
  *Presented owner with options for inventory solutions
  *Developed unique value propositions for 3 key customer segments

  The J-Tea International Tea House underwent an amazing transformation during the summer months of 2010. Popular architecture & design publisher dwell covered the story of merging tea with theater. http://bit.ly/hF8H2m

• University of Oregon Housing
• Resident Assistant
• September 2007 to June 2010

• * Collaborated with co-workers to host more than ten social, academic, and diversity related events each term in order to develop a sense of community for new students
  * Created informational posters, electronic invitations, and direct communication strategies to engage students and promote events and resources
  * Managed community budgets for each academic term
  * Promoted and developed strategic initiatives within multiple quality circles
  * Prepared detailed reports of conduct and policy violations by eight o’clock the following morning
  * Organized and presented information to 110 student employees during training sessions

• Copeland Sports
• Sales Associate
• May 2006 to September 2006

• * Provided excellent customer service by communicating clearly and openly to generate sales and satisfy customers’ needs
  * Worked on a team handling new shipments of inventory weekly to maintain efficient store volume
  * Completed merchandising assignments efficiently to keep inventory and retail environment fresh and inviting for customers

Education

• University of Oregon
• B.S. Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing and Communications
• 2006 - 2010

• Charles H. Lundquist College of Business, graduated with honors. The honors program represents students in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.