JENNA LOUISE TAYLOR

14014 Moorpark Avenue # 129 * Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 * jtf32f16@westpost.net

310.498.2873
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Strong ability to work autonomously; productive and self-directed with talent
for identifying potential problems and implementing innovative solutions to avoi
d escalation.
* Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal; solid background in
drafting documents ranging from grant applications and employee manuals to publi
c relations collateral.
* Create and successfully deliver high-impact, technology driven presentations,
devoting careful attention to detail and complete comprehensive follow-up to ens
ure positive outcomes.
* Excellent interpersonal skills; quickly form positive rapport with colleagues,
industry contacts, and clients to facilitate inner office communication and bui
ld lucrative business network.
* Highly developed technical proficiencies; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
Outlook, Access), PowerPoint, Word Perfect, and Windows OS.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARVATO DIGITAL SERVICES - Valencia, CA 1/2009 to 6/2009
Executive Assistant to CEO
(Temporary Position)
1 Responsible for the maintenance of personal and professional schedules for CEO
and Two Vice Presidents.
2 Perform extensive calendaring activities, meeting coordination, and extensive
travel arrangements.
3 Maintain regular direct communications with Hi-Level clients.
4 Provide timely notification of foreign travel to various companies as well as
contract companies.
5 Coordinate speaking engagements.
6 Coordinate renewal of various licenses, consulting agreements and memberships.
7 Proofread and edit White papers, magazine articles, bios, and proposals.
8 Maintain various files including Contracts, Co-Chairman's bio and press kits.
9 Responsible for screening a high volume of calls and taking appropriate action
and follow up as needed.
10 Expense report reconciliation.
MANDALAY BAY HOTEL AND CASINO - Las Vegas, NV 2007 to 2009
Hospitality Director of Event Planning
1 Promote conference, conventions and trade show services by performing tasks su
ch as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures
and other publications.
2 Perform extensive calendaring activities and meeting coordination for all sche
duled events.
3 Maintain regular direct communications with Directors and Management of the ho
tel.
4 Develop Event topics and choose featured speakers.
5 Monitor events in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and l
aws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that may arise
.
6 Coordinate renewal of various licenses, consulting agreements and memberships.
7 Confer with staff at a chosen event site in order to coordinate details.
8 Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
9 Responsible for screening a high volume of calls and taking appropriate action
and follow up as needed.
10 Expense report reconciliation.
11 Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets and services according to custome
r requirements.
12 Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays
and other event needs.
13 Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
Conduct post-event evaluations in order to determine how future events could be
improved.
14. Managed and conducted monthly performance reviews for over ninety employees.
APPLIED MINDS - Glendale, CA 1999 to 2007
Executive Assistant to CEO/Office Manager
1. Responsible for the maintenance of personal and professional schedules for Co
-Chairman.
2. Perform extensive calendaring activities, meeting coordination, and extensive
travel arrangements.
3. Maintain regular direct communications with high ranking government officials
and clients.
4. Provide timely notification of foreign travel to various government agencies.
5. Coordinate speaking engagements.
6. Coordinate renewal of various licenses, consulting agreements and memberships
.
7. Proofread and edit White papers, magazine articles, and proposals.
8. Maintain various files including Co-Chairman's bio and press kits.
9. Responsible for screening a high volume of calls and taking appropriate actio
n and follow up as needed.
10. Expense report reconciliation.
11. Liaison with outside firm for Co-Chairman's personal accounts.
12. Constant liaison with Co-Chairman via telephone and email. Also responsible
for maintaining his daily correspondences.
13. Daily responsibilities include delivery of an upgraded schedule to Co-Chairm
an in person or by fax.
14. Responsible for all catering for upcoming meetings
15. Directed 2 receptionists and 10 member housekeeping team. Oriented and train
ed new hires. Developed key relationships with vendors; completed accounts payab
le and oversaw expenses. Supervised maintenance and landscaping for three 33,000
square foot buildings.
SKILLS
Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, Windows IBM XT/A
T, Apple Macintosh, PowerPoint, Quark, Meeting MakerXP, Visio, Lotus cc_Mail, Ro
lm 10-line telephone system, DAT communication and recording system.
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Additional experience includes Seven years as Local Store Marketer and Training
Supervisor for McDonalds Inc., Project Manager for Advance Micro Devices and Uni
sys Technology.
EDUCATION
Cal Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, CA
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA