1. Pauline M. Iriarte
San Diego, CA 92130 ~ (909) 569-4133 ~ basquebeachbums@aol.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated self starter who possesses the ability to work independently, prioritize and multi task
Trusted detail oriented team player who can manage confidential information appropriately
Ability to manage vendor revenue within multiple programs
Successfully interacts with all levels of management, customers, and vendors
Experience in event planning-Customer trade shows and Associate appreciation events
EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATIONERS SUPPLY CO.-City of Industry, California September 1983-April 2015
Executive Administrative Assistant ~ July 1991-April 2015
Responsible for administrative support to the District Sales Manager and Account Managers with coverage in 5 states
Arranged travel and kept appointment calendar for the District Sales Manager
Assisted District Sales Manager in developing and presenting Local Supplier Partner Program to vendors with revenue of $50K
Managed confidential information consisting of Account Manager salaries and commissions
Organized customer appreciation events at such venues as The Magic Castle, The Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Walt Disney
Concert hall to include budget, cost negotiation, invitations, table seating, name badges, personalized appreciation gifts and catering
Organized annual San Diego New Products Show (approximately 60 vendor tables-$36K revenue) including researching venues,
negotiating hotel banquet cost, catering, theme, vendor commitments and payments, and coordination of supply/product delivery
Organized associate appreciation events to include holiday celebrations and casino nights
Knowledge of Concur expense reporting and travel planning system
Experience with SharePoint
Supported National training team with training coordination and customer support throughout the United States with vendor revenue of $85K
Managed training portal calendar to include current training course opportunities
Completed quarterly billing, supply management and was responsible for shipment of appropriate supplies to each training session
Coordinates training for customers including promotional information of training topic, ordering training materials and supplies, hotel
reservations for trainers and attendees as needed
Assists in planning and is the on site coordinator for the “Sales to Success Boot Camp” (3 ½ day workshop) presented to customers 3
times per year in major cities across the United States
Assists in planning and is the on site coordinator for the Cleaning & Facilities Maintenance training program West Region
Human Resource Assistant/Human Resource Coordinator~ September 1983-July 1991
Assisted Human Resource department managing confidential information while maintaining employee relations
Processed exempt and non exempt payroll, tracked exempt attendance and vacation
Processed all associate medical and dental claims
Processed Workers Compensation claims including monthly follow up with the Workers Compensation carrier for status of claims
Conducted screening interviews of prospective associates including recommendation to management for hiring
Arranged pre-employment physicals and security background checks of potential associates
Performed new hire orientations
Tracked attendance information for non exempt associates and issued warnings regarding tardiness and absenteeism
Prepared annual review for non exempt associates to ensure appropriate salary increases were timely
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Event Planning-Organizing and Executing
BRAVO-Employee Recognition Awards
Perfect Attendance
