Kate Hollis: Executive Assistant in Huntington Beach, CA

- Maintain the President’s calendar, assist in preparation for meetings, prioritizing scheduling, utilizing time management in order to meet deadlines and commitments - Create proposals and agreements for prospective and current customers towards the end of their lease ensuring a competitive bid - Place equipment and supply orders through vendors and follow through with scheduling deliveries - Manage national accounts, dealer split agreements and approve dealer-to-dealer pricing - Screen incoming and outgoing emails and communication with customers as well as outside dealers - Create a positive and professional working relationship within the office as well as among customers - Enable productivity of the President by instilling organization throughout the office and bringing projects full circle within the team - Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information

-Creating a positive atmosphere and experience for the customer - Provided customers with complete and attentive service in a timely manner - Responded to guests needs while maintaining accuracy during high volume events - Utilized time-management skills to manage large capacity of customers as well as the table turnover rate - Goal-oriented with strong up-selling ability in promoting signature specials and the company brand - Won the company Yelp contest by receiving more than ten five-star reviews within two months - Strong cross-functional relationships with all levels of restaurant staff

-Excel in the fast-paced industry alleviating the daily tasks of the designer - Interacted and corresponded with clients and vendors while building and maintaining strong relationships - Gathered fabric samples and clothing samples to present to prospective clients during appointments - Assisted designer in selection of styles for fashion shows - Created and edited spread sheets of new fashion lines for buyers - Created design books (Look Books) with photos of designs for promotional purposes - Maintained inventory and tracking of products in warehouse while coordinating with the warehouse team - Received fabrics and samples and adjusted inventory accordingly - Promoted organization and improved efficiency by keeping a schedule and seeing assignments through