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What have your past employers loved about you?

Our Senior VP nick-named me the "machine" which was meant to be a compliment to describe my machine-like efficiency and ability to keep going and be productive. My job was saved during several department restructuring waves because I was able to manage multiple demands. They were also thrilled with my attention to detail and impressed with my presentation design skills (PowerPoint).... read more

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Work history

Home Business - Freelance Work May 2006 to the present
Freelance Writer, eTailer, Photographer

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How would you describe your time at Home Business - Freelance Work?

Explored my entrepreneurial interests with a variety of creative projects including: 1) freelance writing and photography for the Colorado Springs News and Views magazine 2) designed and marketed nature photography note cards at www.ScenicSentiments.com 3) Engaged in e-commerce with an eBay storefront. I sold items ranging from house wares to high-end digital cameras, as well as a Hoosier cabinet and a pop-up camper.... read more
Alpine Access November 2001 to August 2005
Customer Service Agent

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How would you describe your time at Alpine Access?

Alpine Access is the world's leading outsourcer of call center services using home-based customer service agents. I was a part-time inbound sales agent. Over a four-year period, I represented companies like Hickory Farms, Bath and Body Works, 1800-Flowers and Pizza Hut. Needed exceptional customer service skills, the ability to up-sell and cross-sell, as well as meet quality control standards in regards to call time, script followed and sales quotas.... read more
Starz Entertainment Group May 1998 to May 2006
Marketing Coordinator

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How would you describe your time at Starz Entertainment Group?

Executed and updated affiliate (cable & satellite programmers) marketing tactics for national and gap campaigns. Worked closely with Affiliate Marketing Directors, Sales, Corporate Marketing, Public Relations, Legal, Research, Telemarketing, Print and Video departments to support Affiliate partnerships and strategic initiatives. Assisted in establishing new creative processes for managing campaigns and marketing tactics (print, radio and cross-channel spots). Tracked and fulfilled gift with purchase programs, performed mystery calling and mystery monitoring during free previews and telemarketing campaigns. Assisted in development of Point of Purchase displays and call center Point of Sale initiatives.... read more
TCI of Colorado April 1997 to May 1998
Executive Assitant / Administrative Assistant

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How would you describe your time at TCI of Colorado?

Contracted through Initial Staffing's Elite Team for short and long-term administrative support positions. Responsibilities ranged from Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Consumer Products (TCI.NET), Administrative support for the Technology Ventures, Employee Relations, Legal and Regulatory Departments (TCI Communications Inc.), Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Development (TCI.NET), and Project Coordinator for the HRMS Transformation Project (TCI Information Resources). Compiled graphs, flow charts and presentations to create/update Project Plan in Microsoft Project, produced weekly time lines, reports and VP update presentation materials. Set up consultants and new employees with access cards, computers and resources, processed wire transfers, worked with third party administrator on employee benefits issues and day-to-day administrative functions.... read more
U S West September 1986 to October 1997
Administrative Manager / Planning Associate / Receptionist

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How would you describe your time at U S West?

- Admin. Assistant-Sales Staff Support, U S West Direct Sales Staff Support
- Admin. Manager-HR Administration, U S West Inc. HR Operations
- Admin. Manager-Mgmt Compensation, U S West Inc. Rewards/Recognition
- Planning Associate- Mktg/Planning Dept., U S West Marketing Resources
- Admin.
Assistant -Corporate Resources, U S West Advanced Technologies
- Receptionist, U S West Advanced Technologies
... read more

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