Administrative Assistant supporting CFO, Internal Audit and one Regional Manager

Manage business aspects of interior design firm's office.

Worked in team environment to prepare for four major furniture trade shows each year. Member of product development team which brought approximately 300 new items to market twice each year. Served as that team's coordinator including meeting schedules, all follow-up with factories and outside vendors. Also, named all new products and wrote e-catalog descriptions for each. Served as customer liaison for major accounts such as Furnitureland South and Neiman Marcus.

Handled all administrative duties for 501(c)(3) arts group. Worked closely with artistic director for planning of each "season." Wrote all grants (to Irving Arts Board and Texas Council on the Arts). Coordinated with Irving ISD for annual program with music students. Coordinated and planned with other arts group directors for joint projects.

Wrote and edited all corporate communications including two monthly newsletters and all new-product rollouts. Planned and coordinated bi-annual sales incentive travel program for approximately 150 people. Worked with sales manager to plan and coordinate all internal sales contests.