I am currenly available for 1099 contract work in the field of internet lead generation,internet research and document archiving- working out of Tampa, Fl office.
My experience:
VP OF CUSTOMER SERVICE & VENDOR RELATIONS/E-COMMERCE SALES YEARS EMPLOYED 1997-2004
BCD Computers/BCD2000, Inc./www.bcd2000.com Tampa, Florida
I was responsible for administrative support of sales reps. and CEO. Marketing, sales, and management duties performed.
This position is 100 % virtual. I worked from home-based office in Tampa, Florida 60-70 hours per week. In charge of accounts payable, customer service - local and international shipping and receiving of products and vendor relations.
I have in the past been involved with many local chambers and leads groups. I organized for 2 years an annual Tech Festival at a local high school; participated in activities such as the ?Great American Teach-in, on-site training/programs at local schools, guest speaker for local community organizations. I am also responsible for arranging vendors to train our staff, acquiring MDF funds for advertising,
When not involved in above activities I perform sales duties required in an E-Commerce environment.
I served as store manager, responsible for opening/closing store, daily cash, and inventory control and customer service. Created team environment to increase sales as well as boost overall store morale. Assist customers with technical support ranging from hardware installation to software troubleshooting. Ensure that system builds/repairs are done in a timely manner, and that orders for clients and inventory are completed on a regular basis, merchandising and advertising of sales events on a local scale.
MARKETING CONSULTANT/OUTSIDE SALES YEARS EMPLOYED 2000-2001
Wise Ideas, Inc. Saint Petersburg, Florida
Duties consisted of working from home office in sales of trade show booths. I consulted with clients on the best approach to the event that they were participating in. Also, I assisted in coordinating entertainment and special activities and catering. Position was sub-contracted through Wise Ideas, Inc. as a 1099 Employee on commission only.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SALES YEARS EMPLOYED 1996-1997
CompuAmerica Tampa, Florida
I assisted in the daily office duties required by the company. In addition to answering the phone and account receivables I also provided sales assistance of retail goods and handled shipping and receiving.
RESERVATIONS/ SALES YEARS EMPLOYED 1986-1990
Calayo Travel Agency Jacksonville, Florida
Responsible for opening office, cash and credit card sales, reservations, phone sales, administrative duties, ticketing of air travel foreign and domestic, cruise travel, auto rental, bus and rail reservations.
Further references available upon request.
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA YEARS ATTENDED 1996-1981
Churchill High School Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
General studies
GRADUATE YEARS ATTENDED 1981-1982
Pittsburgh Beauty Academy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Studied cosmetology and advanced hair design.
COMPLETED COURSES YEARS ATTENDED1988-1989
North American Correspondence School Scranton, Pennsylvania
Completed studies in Travel and Forestry & Conservation
SKILLS
Sales experience in retail, travel, food service, and landscaping/lawn care.
4 years experience with military personnel (liaison to public)
14 years experience in food service/catering.
12 years of management experience.
17 years experience in customer service.
Working knowledge of Windows 95/98/XP, Office 97/2000/XP, Corel Suite 8 and 2000, Accware/Everst, UPS Online software, Efax Messenger Plus
Type 36 wpm.
Can operate most office equipment as well as tractors, large vehicles, construction equipment and industrial lawn equipment
Able to work without supervision, have a home office, can do light traveling.
Currently studying Romanian and beginners Spanish
Board Liaison/ Special Event Coordinator/Director/Fund-raising Committee Liaison
Carrollwood Area Business Association/ Member since 1997 Current Volunteer/Director
www.carrollwoodbusiness.com Just ended 4th year on Board of Directors of CABA
Events actively involved in developing : Senior Expo 2000(with Wise Ideas),Tech Fest 2000 (2 years)(Independent), Carrollwood Area Balloon Festival (1999-2002),Super Bowl Celebration 2001,Holiday Tree Lighting Event 1999 thru 2002,Gasparilla Float Committee Chairperson 2002-2003( for CABA)
References available upon request.