Rebecca B. Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

St Charles, Illinois, United States

• Provided administrative support to owner for this 43-year-old business. Managed 5 carpenters & 70 painters.• Coordinated/ran highly organized office for residential and commercial painting business with BBB A+ rating.• Worked directly with CEO, managed his calendar, and prepped him for the day’s priorities and appointments.• Researched/made monthly travel arrangements for airline flights, hotel, rental car, and set up meetings.• Created and provided daily reports to CEO with incoming jobs, completed jobs, and revenue.• Designed Excel spreadsheet to track contract stages, worker assignment, job locations, and completion percentage. Increased efficiency by 32%.• Communicated with customers regarding initial inquiry questions and helped to resolve issues that arose.• Performed clerical work, answered/screened 25+ daily calls, handled correspondence, and mailed contracts.• Created and implemented more effective filing system for painters’ job assignments.• Contacted vendors and clients as needed via phone, email, or letter.• Worked effectively in high-paced environment. Ran errands, resolved problems, and organized the chaos.

Brooklyn, New York

• While attending New York Study Away Program, collaborated with Head Designer in the creation of women’s Special Occasion Spring 2020 collection.• Worked closely with the seamstress; contributed to sewing samples and pattern making.• Communicated directly with factory to ensure that 3 major deadlines were met with 100+ garments needed.• Traveled to Queens studio to assist with pin/cut fabric, tag garments, and perform QA before shipments.• Attended photoshoots and made sure that all garments were camera-ready. Resolved problems, as needed.

St Charles, Illinois, United States

• Hired for this full-time, inaugural role to work in collaboration with the Financial Advisor.• Interfaced weekly with the Owner (local businessman with 5+ business ventures).• Documented evening receipts and income in Excel spreadsheets to be shared with the Owner.• Closed out 3 registers, completed balance sheet, and prepared bank deposits after each evening’s closing.• Reviewed financial statements and reports to ensure entries and calculations were accurate and complete.

West Chicago, Illinois

• Assisted in setting up Point of Sale (POS) system and displays for new location of high-end, specialty boutique.• Shopped Chicago Merchandise Mart with Owner to purchase clothing and accessories for upcoming season.

Saint Charles, Illinois

• Interacted with customers of highly regarded, speakeasy-themed restaurant; took food and beverage orders.• Coordinated with Chef and other personnel regarding special requests or issues. Worked full-time in summer.• Trained 2 new servers in proper protocols, menu and specials, and kitchen routines.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design, Junior

Activities and Societies: Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society; Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Dean's.

Diploma