Melanie Howe
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Experience
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Truly360
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Nov 2016 - Present
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Auctions In Motion
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dealer Sales Representative
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
• Cultivated relationships within assigned territory to maintain and increase client / supplier base via outside sales visits, cold calling and self-generated research • Negotiated and followed up on purchase bids • Overhauled, updated and populated client / supplier database (Sales Force) • Coordinated vehicle transportation and auction reserve prices • Provided management team with new initiatives to increase sales via improved customer communications including the introduction of post-auction customer satisfaction surveys, customer referral incentive program and improved marketing material Show less
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Career Group
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Assistant to CEO (Contract Position)
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
• Handled incoming/outgoing daily correspondence (email, phone, memos, etc.) • Researched, planned and arranged events and took charge of additional projects as needed • Coordinated and built complex international and domestic travel itineraries, including arranging point-to-point transportation • Researched, plan and arrange events and take charge of additional projects as needed • Processed invoices, recurring bills and expense reconciliation • Handled incoming/outgoing daily correspondence (email, phone, memos, etc.) • Researched, planned and arranged events and took charge of additional projects as needed • Coordinated and built complex international and domestic travel itineraries, including arranging point-to-point transportation • Researched, plan and arrange events and take charge of additional projects as needed • Processed invoices, recurring bills and expense reconciliation
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BCG Digital Ventures
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United States
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Software Development
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300 - 400 Employee
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HR/Recruiting Assistant (Contract Position)
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Feb 2015 - May 2015
• Scheduled and coordinated multi-tiered candidate interviews • Worked directly with multiple outside recruiting efforts to funnel in qualified candidates • Coordinated travel arrangements (flights, ground transportation, hotels) for traveling candidates • Managed candidate database, general recruiting inquiries, interview follow-up procedures and orientation schedules. • Streamlined recruiting communications and procedures • Prepared HR employee files for auditing • Scheduled and coordinated multi-tiered candidate interviews • Worked directly with multiple outside recruiting efforts to funnel in qualified candidates • Coordinated travel arrangements (flights, ground transportation, hotels) for traveling candidates • Managed candidate database, general recruiting inquiries, interview follow-up procedures and orientation schedules. • Streamlined recruiting communications and procedures • Prepared HR employee files for auditing
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Mazur Group
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United States
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Executive Search Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Recruiter/Executive Assistant/Project Manager
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Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
Sales/Recruiting: • Sourced, screened, and selected candidates based upon strategic qualification criteria • Researched and identified new client prospects, following which attended client meetings to gain understanding of the role and company culture, as well as share our process and expertise • Directly assisted President and sales team in achieving annual revenue growth of 30% • Generated and sold record levels of event sponsorship and funding • Implemented a "New Hire" follow-up program to better retain new employees; conduct weekly/monthly follow-ups with management to determine the effectiveness of recruiting and retention plans Executive Assisting: • Managed client database, web portal, client requests, President’s email, calendar scheduling and all travel arrangements • Achieved 20% reduction in supplier costs Project Management: • Coordination of bi-annual networking event, considered the “West Coast’s Most Sought After Beauty Industry Event”, attended by 100+ high-level executives • The latest event featured in publications including Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS Magazine, Marie Claire, Happi, GCI and more • Designed and coordinated content of company’s marketing material, resulting in 25% reduction in third-party graphic design expenditure • Managed and organized fundraising events and auctions Show less
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Swanky Cake, Inc.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Owner
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Feb 2009 - 2014
Adding swank to your not so everyday cake ♥ Swanky Cake specializes in the sophisticated and intricately unique design of fondant cake creations. Devoted to adding swank to your not so everyday cake, in each personalized confection you can be assured that your special celebration will not only be delectable... but unforgettable. Adding swank to your not so everyday cake ♥ Swanky Cake specializes in the sophisticated and intricately unique design of fondant cake creations. Devoted to adding swank to your not so everyday cake, in each personalized confection you can be assured that your special celebration will not only be delectable... but unforgettable.
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Winer Wealth Management, Inc.
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Woodland Hills, CA
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Executive Assistant
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Nov 2008 - Oct 2012
• Direct administrative and personal support to President of wealth management firm. • Provided comprehensive service and support for high net-worth individuals • Performed all areas of accounting • Managed and maintained client CRM database, web portal and all client requests • Designed and implemented standard operating procedures and trained new hires • Direct administrative and personal support to President of wealth management firm. • Provided comprehensive service and support for high net-worth individuals • Performed all areas of accounting • Managed and maintained client CRM database, web portal and all client requests • Designed and implemented standard operating procedures and trained new hires
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Ku Soju, Inc.
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Southern California
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Sales Representative
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2008
• Developed and managed a sales territory spanning 6 counties • Consistently ranked in the company’s top 5 producers • Designed POS and coordinated promotional events and client product training • Conducted launch seminars on the product line and trained reps on product knowledge and sales distribution throughout Southern California • Developed and managed a sales territory spanning 6 counties • Consistently ranked in the company’s top 5 producers • Designed POS and coordinated promotional events and client product training • Conducted launch seminars on the product line and trained reps on product knowledge and sales distribution throughout Southern California
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Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
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Feb 2003 - Jul 2006
• Managed a team of 20 loan officers; responsible for training and development • Achieved a departmental sales increase of 40% after 1st year in this role • Reviewed and analyzed transaction packages for preliminary approval • Coordinated company restructure including recruitment, relocation and implementing policies Junior Loan Officer 2/2003-6/2004 • Mortgage sales through self-generated leads and cold-calling • Assembled all required documentation for presentation to the loan committee • Strong customer relations management, resulting in high closing ratio and customer referrals • Outstanding telephone skills, able to listen effectively and customize solutions to each prospect’s needs Show less
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Education
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Westlake Culinary Institute