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Michelle Stevens

Michelle Stevens

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Summary of Qualifications:
• Expert in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lotus Notes, MAC and Internet
• Proficient in Salesforce, social networks, and Sugar CRM
• Strong leadership skills; highly motivated self-starter
• Works well with a team and independently
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong customer service and public relations experience
• Business assistance marketing and sales experience

Employment 

H.O.M.E. - House of Muisc and Entertainment, Beverly Hills , Special Events Coordinator

• Book Jazz artists for every day of the month
• Coordinate special events and buyouts including price breakdown and detailed requests
• Generate and follow-up with all contract agreements between artists and clientele
• Oversee the social media, marketing and occasional advertisement
• Assist the owner and proprietor with all high end legal and business functions
• Assist with HR protocol and compliance
• Research potential revenue and partnerships that will help grow the restaurant

Feb 2013 - current
 

Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, Los Angeles , Executive Assistant to the CFO

• Assisted the CFO in meeting goals and objectives
• Oversaw and analyzed the financial investment portfolio – domestic and international accounts including monthly follow-up, annual reporting, fiscal and annual audits
• Assisted in Marketing and Sales outreach to local business and clients
• Assisted with accounting and financial functions - AR/AP, payroll, and procurement using Excel
• Liaised with the Business Assistance Program using Salesforce
• Assisted with HR protocol and compliance including new hires, employee files, benefit packages and annual reviews
• Analyzed cost savings and cost containment for all departments using Excel
• Designed and managed the Intern program including liaison with Universities, coordinating company introductions and monthly luncheons and generating referral letters
• Assist CFO with projects related to all Governance Committees’ s (6-7) including liaison with all executive board members and their assistants, calendar scheduling, preparing, producing and editing all printed materials for CFO approval
• Managed all CFO contacts, calendar items, and coordinated and scheduled all meetings using Outlook and Salesforce
• Researched software, equipment, and other technology related products on behalf of the organization and wrote monthly recommendations for CFO review
• First and second level IT troubleshooting support for IT department and facilities
• Provided back up support for the receptionist and other EA’s when needed

Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
 

Net2Ez, El Segundo, CA, US, Executive Assistant to CEO and Vice President of Sales

• Maintained and coordinated all travel arrangements, meetings, and conference calls for CEO including personal and professional matters
• Liaised with potential clients in all CEO involved sales closings
• Generated Sales quotes for the VP of Sales using Word, PowerPoint, Sugar CRM and Excel and presenting it to the client with follow-up
• Liaised with Operations and clientele regarding installation and sales documents via Outlook
• Maintained bi-monthly commission reports for Sales Associates and Sub-Contractors using Excel and Sugar CRM
• Maintained monthly sales reports of closed deals and projected sales using Sugar CRM and Excel
• Updated the company website and ensured all marketing materials were kept relevant
• Carried out market research on potential clients, new sales leads, new facility locations and facility update programs

Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
 

Education 

Ashford Universtiy, Clinton, IA, US, Masters, MAED - Family and Community Services

Ashford University – Clinton, Iowa
• Master of Arts in Education – Family and Community Services

May 2013 - current
 

Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa , Bachelors, Sociology / Organizational Manangement

Ashford University – 3.9 GPA – Clinton, Iowa
• Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• Dean’s list

May 2009 - May 2013