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Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Responsible for Human Resources, Payroll, and Accounts Payable functions + operations project management

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for onsite operations at office of over 100 employeesProvided IT support and helped implement new technology Managed office space expansion projects

Greater Seattle Area

Managed payroll, benefits, and workspace for employees based in the U.S. Processed accounts payable + receivable and prepared quarterly taxes

Seattle, Wa

Responsible for fund usage, budget tracking in Excel, reconciling purchase receipts with credit card statements, creating expense reports for executives, approving all office-related costs including rent, utilities, inventory, misc. vendors, event expenses, etc. before submitting to Finance for payment.Solely planned/executed internal event logistics; partnered across departments to produce parties, conferences, and other client-facing events.As HR member, helped employees utilize resources and created recognition programs to award their achievements. Updated policies, project statuses, room reservations, and meeting agendas.Account-holder for booking travel and accommodations using Concur.Drafted communication to external partners such as board members, legal team, clients, candidates, and facilities management.Performed research for new media opportunities and philanthropic efforts.

Seattle, Wa

My role required fast-paced on-the-job learning of highly specific industry procedures. A typical day was spent proofreading research consent forms for proper formatting, spelling, and accuracy, then creating separate digital copies to meet criteria required for protecting the rights of research study participants.Updated versions of these forms are processed throughout the day and consist of several specialized edits across various employees and departments, so assignment deadlines and effective communication were crucial to keeping the process running smoothly.

Kenmore, Wa

Planned and oversaw execution of events from start to finish. Coordinated scheduling and transportation, addressed client requests and questions, organized catering and merchandise orders, followed up with clients and staff to ensure success. Increased social media traffic by consistently posting relevant content, including original copy and photographs. Quadrupled the number of Facebook page "Likes" in 3 months. Raised performance on Yelp by encouraging clients to post reviews and using feedback to improve processes. Researched and identified areas for growth. Increased demand for services during off-peak times by attracting different demographics, including young adults and college students.

Seattle, Wa

Assisted clients with needs related to vehicle maintenance and repair: scheduling appointments, arranging for alternate transportation, understanding their warranty and service plans and communicating with insurance companies on their behalf.

Seattle, Wa

Responsibilities included:Keyholder for opening and closing storeHandling financial deposits and reporting sales reports to Home OfficeTraining and supervising team members on behalf of managementManaging inventory of coffee, baked goods, merchandise, and other suppliesEnsuring optimal presentation of lobby and promotional displays