Jennifer Salinas
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Jennifer Salinas



Downey, CA 90241
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PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly motivated and results-driven Individual with strong managerial abilities, sound skills in establishing best management practices, customer service, training, operational policies, public relations, and administrative service. Employs keen attention to detail and proven ability to multitask in fast-paced, fiercely competitive environment with dedication to operational excellence. Visionary and creative with a positive attitude and steadfast commitment to excellence. Expert in managing organizational change to achieve maximum results. Clear communicator and skilled at interfacing effectively with management and subordinates. Interacts well with all levels of the organization. Seeks to work towards achieving corporate goals and ensure career development within a well-focused organization.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Strategic and innovative thinker experienced in translating and communicating ideas into measured goals, and operational plans.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to handle lines of communication between clients and internal teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, work independently, lead, coach, motivate, integrate and develop team members, meet deadlines and bring results with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage and utilize sales strategies while working on multiple assignments.
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Team Building and Leadership
• Superior Customer Service
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Problem Solver

• Strategic Planning
• Creative & Innovative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite/Excel
• QuickBooks/Netsuite CRM
• Bamboo HR/Zenefits
• UPS Worldship & USPS Online Package

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Canva/Mailchimp
• Freight Bill of Lading Portals
• Procore/STACK
• Zoho CRM
• Call Assist
• Freight Chick


Project Assistant | Turelk Inc. – Downtown Los Angeles, CA Feb 2019 – Present
• Supports Project Managers and Superintendents with purchasing, RFIs, and submittals to increase productivity.
• Gathers proposals, blueprints, and specifications to assemble official Bid Proposals and submit them to high-end clients.
• Cooperates and communicates effectively with Project Managers and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Performs overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, personnel’s performance) and reports regularly on project status.
• Presents procedures, rules, and regulations to subcontractors involved in the project while maintaining a safe, clean, and productive environment.
• Manages fieldwork operations activities and organization of 10 subcontractors on a daily basis.
• Interacts daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
• Attends in client meetings, prepares scope of work, proposed creative solutions to resolve conflicts and best serves clients' needs.
• Types all project contracts, change orders, back charges, etc., and distributes them to appropriate departments following proper procedures.
Public Relations Coordinator | wineLA – Los Angeles, CA May 2018 – Feb. 2019
• Created and maintained relationships with various wine brands/sponsors/donors and maintained accurate data base.
• Communicated with wineries to sell promotional space for tastings.
• Developed and maintained marketing strategies and campaigns/executed tastings and events management.
• Creation and Management of all Social Media assets, winery logistics, and communication for all events.
• Utilized Zoho CRM / database management for content management. Editor for email ads, websites, and printed material.
• Developed press communication and outreach - press releases and press relations.
Administrative Assistant | Advantage Trim & Lumber – Santa Fe Springs, CA Aug. 2015 – Apr. 2018
• Answer phones in a professional manner providing answers when possible and transferring calls or taking messages when needed.
• Handled customers’ private information to process credit cards and checks; verified order payments and credit terms to authorize order releases.
• Utilized Netsuite CRM to create purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices for customers/vendors.
• Scheduled and coordinated local deliveries with clients on a daily basis. Completed small package shipping paperwork for both national and international shipments while comparing shipping rates.
• Updated shipping information on a daily basis for customers and colleagues to reference when tracking shipments.
• Proactively helped employees with sales/service activities
EDUCATION
• California State University, Los Angeles 2019 - Present
• East Los Angeles College – Marketing Associates Degree 2016 - 2018
• Warren High School Diploma 2014