Experience

Sovereign Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Banking Officer/Executive Assistant to the President/CEO

  • Jul 2009 - Present

  Provide executive support and personal assistance to the President/CEO. Assist executive management team in strategic planning efforts. Adjust priorities effectively and efficiently while handling multiple demands. Build and maintain successful relationships with both internal and external customers. Create “out of the box” presentations. Serve as the President’s “right hand” and point of contact for all high-profile customers. Draft executive correspondence, speeches, and publications. Provide executive support and personal assistance to the President/CEO. Assist executive management team in strategic planning efforts. Adjust priorities effectively and efficiently while handling multiple demands. Build and maintain successful relationships with both internal and external customers. Create “out of the box” presentations. Serve as the President’s “right hand” and point of contact for all high-profile customers. Draft executive correspondence, speeches, and publications.



Interior Redesign

• Oklahoma/Texas

• Founder

  • Feb 2006 - Present

  Established company specializing in custom, refinished and painted furniture and budget conscious interior design proposals for in-home consultations and model homes throughout Texas. Established company specializing in custom, refinished and painted furniture and budget conscious interior design proposals for in-home consultations and model homes throughout Texas.



Meritage Homes

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2006

  Successfully completed sales office set up for two product lines in ten new communities including determining layout from CAD file, ordering furniture, purchasing décor, selecting interior displays and exterior signage for branding, and providing sales counselor with tools and materials to accelerate sales. Actively participated in meetings with interior designers proposing design schemes for new model homes. Evaluated model homes in 20 communities and re-merchandised to improve presentation. Held monthly one-on-one problem solving sessions with 20+ sales counselors to determine community needs and expedite processes resulting in higher traffic and increased net sales. Assisted in planning grand openings and special event promotions widely covered by the media. Effectively communicated with vendors to streamline processes and reduce costs. Performed creative copy writing and layout for internet, radio and newspaper campaigns and marketing collateral. Show less



KB Home

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant to the President

  • Jul 2000 - Oct 2005

  Awarded Employee of the Year for the Dallas/Ft Worth Division in 2004. Offered administrative support to Division President and executive level management. Supervised office operations and carried out business functions during president’s absence. Organized team building activities to increase motivation and strengthen relationships between 300+ employees. Frequently implemented new processes and procedures to execute company business model with greater success. Devised efficient method for office recycling efforts. Spearheaded annual Habitat for Humanity participation. Created division newsletter which became a “best practice” shared company-wide. Was required to communicate as the president’s single point of contact for customers, media and high profile business partners. Maintained and scheduled detailed calendar and travel itineraries. Relationship manager for corporate clients. Coordinated specialized promotions and events. Facilitated the performance of executive managers by expertly anticipating and attending to office and management tasks. Established and maintained excellent working relationships with customers and employees. Provided support during times of organizational restructuring. Show less