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Resume

JEANNETTE MATAMBA Phone: ------------ | Email: J------------
Address: 450 Massachusetts Avenue NW #231, Washington DC, 20001

Summary
Savvy Administrative Assistant with a wide-ranging background in marketing and executive communication, employee engagement and branding.

Skills
• Strategic planning
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media Platforms
• Strong organization skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in French
• Dedicated team player
• Skilled multi-tasker
• Exceptional writing skills

Work Experience
BRAND LICENSING INTERN – Merchantwise- Melbourne Victoria, Australia - Mar 19 – Jun 19
? Assisted in directing and coordinating marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.
? Worked with marketing team to conduct a national contest featuring a giveaway of a major brand’s product.
? Produced PowerPoint presentations for meetings and trade shows.
? Participated in promotional activities and trade shows.
? Assisted with licensee/ product information in support of marketing and brand presentations meetings.
? Operated and produced content for the official Australian Facebook page for Betty Boop.
? Created social media content for different brand merchandise and services.
? Helped liaise with product development team to ensure timely approval of products.
? Retained clients to build brand awareness and generate leads.
? Updated and managed client databases in the company CRM software.
? Updated retail royalty reports in excel.
? Assisted the whole office team with any support needed on a variety of projects.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Fort Myer Construction Corporation- Washington, DC - July 15 – March 19
? Responsible for processing payroll for over 500 field employees per week.
? Prepared employee timesheets and completed daily manual time entries into payroll software system.
? Performed direct deposit entries, reversals of incorrect payments and issued payments.
? Verified payroll reports to identify and correct pay rate and working hour errors.
? Processed over 50 verifications of employment each year, which included credit agencies, rental properties, and workman’s compensation and wage statements for medical needs, meeting vendor requirements.

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN – Torres Y Carrera - Madrid, Spain - Sep 16 - Nov 16
? Researched, wrote, and distributed approved press materials.
? Built and maintained media lists and databases.
? Performed research and market analysis activities.
? Assisted in social media management.
? Translated reports and blog posts.
? Contacted vendors and reporters for company events.
? Registered guests for events.

PROJECT ASSISTANT INTERN- Commun-ET – Washington, DC -July 15 – Dec 15
? Performed administrative duties for projects while working closely with project management, subcontractors, and clients.
? Performed website updates.
? Compiled Washington DC council members contact list.
? Scheduled and coordinated speaking engagements.
? Assisted in the planning of meetings and other special events.
? Researched and contacted event venues.
? Attended meetings.

SUPERVISOR – Women Who Care Ministries – Montgomery Village, MD - Sep 13– June 15
? Scheduled and coordinated weekly fundraisers and food drives.
? Created and distributed weekly community events press release.
? Coordinated with local media for community events.
? Trained new hires and volunteers.
? Conducted team meetings.
? Implemented and researched new vendors.
? Set up event space prior to scheduled events.
? Contacted venues to make sure everything was in place for events.
? Greeted all event attendees and answered all questions.
? Provided guests with assistance during events.
? Assisted in Cleaning and organizing venues after each event.

Education
BACHELORS OF ART IN COMMUNICATIONS – University Of Maryland – College Park, MD – December 2014