OBJECTIVE

  To obtain a challenging position with a multifaceted, growth oriented company.  My desire is to be an      

                 integral part of a fast paced dynamic team offering support to a senior official/team, as well as be a catalyst in  

                 exceeding the expected benchmarks.

SKILLS

            -Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Accurately type 60+ wpm.

                -Accustomed to managing high levels of stress while maintaining professional demeanor and sense of humor.

                -Thrive in a team environment, but comfortable working independently and taking on leadership roles as needed.

                -Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, often under pressure, remaining flexible,  

                 proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

Seattle SuperSonics                                                September 2007 – August 2008                           Seattle, WA  

Assistant to the Head Coach and Basketball Operations

·         Managed Head Coach's calendar, phone, travel arrangements, correspondence, appearance/autograph requests, along with other duties at his direction.

·         Managed Seattle Sonics team travel/road trips throughout the NBA Season.

·         Provided administrative support for assistant coaching staff and scouts.

·         Maintained a high level of confidentiality and sensitive information.

·         Coordinated scouting credentials for all NCAA and NBA games for the scouting staff and General Manager.

·         Aided with the Furtado Center budget, company credit card reconciliation process, and managed monthly per diem requests for players and staff.

·         Prepared logistics for team's Pre Draft Camp, Pre NBA Draft workouts, NBA Draft Day, Summer League, and Training Camp.

·         Frequently worked overtime and weekends upon needs/requests of the General Manager and front office staff.

·         Worked with other assistants and players wives and families to coordinate and run charity functions such as bake sales, giveaways, and community outreach programs to raise money for the Sonics Charity: HomeCourt Support.

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide

    November 2006 – August 2007

                    Bellevue, WA

Assistantant to Sr. Vice President of Microsoft Account

·         Managed complex calendar(s); kept SVP and their team apprised of itinerary, action items, and messages as they arose.

·         Responsible for scheduling high volume of domestic and international appointments/meetings and coordinating teleconferences. 

·         Acted as liaison between SVP and internal and external clients; answered and prioritized phone calls and email.

·         Managed logistics for meetings, conferences, client dinners, and press tours including direction call-down and verification, catering, transportation and, as needed, confirming meetings with editors directly.

·         Compiled and processed expense reports and reimbursements.

·         Owned/managed confidential files for senior team members, including employee performance evaluations, email and other sensitive information.

LTD Properties/LTD Real Estate

 October 2004 – November 2006

                   Seattle, WA

Office Manager/Team Lead

·         Responsible for all billing and administrative needs for LTD Properties and Real Estate.

·         Managed correspondence between contractors, vendors and president and vice president of both companies.

·         Acted as liaison between both companies’ senior officials.

·         Coordinated meetings, travel arrangements and appointments for upper management.

·         Worked closely with LTD Properties site superintendents to prioritize projects and ensure all weekly and monthly deadlines and budgets were met.

·         Managed books and billing for both companies as well as all subsidiary L.L.C.s

·         Responsible for transaction coordination; reviewing, editing and composing contracts and other official documents.

HouseValues, Inc

    August 2003 – October 2004

                   Bellevue, WA

Account Executive

·         Managed database and developed sales solution to fit individual agent needs

·         Major contributor to #1 sales team in company selling in the two most competitive markets

·         Consistently produced 120% of quota (or more) each month.

EDUCATION

              1998 - 2000

                   Bellingham, WA

           Western Washington University

             B.A., Sociology; emphasis in Social Inequality and Administrative Studies

ACHIEVEMENTS

           - Entered Running Start Program, finished AA at age 17

               - Was a United States Student Ambassador to New Zealand and Australia

*references available upon request