Administrative  support,  professionally  experienced,  works  well  in  fast-­‐paced  environments.  Organizational,  
technical,  and  has  interpersonal  skills.  Highly  trustworthy,  ethical,  and  reliable;  committed  to  superior  customer  
service.  Confident  and  poised  in  interactions  with  individuals  at  all  levels.  Detail-­‐oriented  and  resourceful  in  
completing  projects;  able  to  multi-­‐task  effectively.  Capabilities  include:      
Experience  Highlights  
(919)  633-­‐6135  
• Computer  Operations  
• Product  Testing  
• Filing  &  Data  Archiving    
• Office  Equipment  Operation  
• Inventory    
• Photography  
• Graphic  Design  
• Technical  Drawing  
Administrative  Support  
Performed  administrative  and  secretarial  support  functions  for  VP’s,  GM’s  and  Business  owners  
  
• Performed	
  bookkeeping,	
  payroll,	
  and	
  purchasing	
  duties.	
  
• Created	
  and	
  managed	
  appointment	
  with	
  GOLDS	
  POS	
  system,	
  and	
  answered	
  multi-­‐phone	
  lines.	
  
• Data	
  Entry,	
  Order	
  Processing,	
  Catalog	
  request	
  on	
  the	
  AS400.	
  
• Was	
  responsible	
  for	
  maintaining	
  all	
  legal	
  entertainment	
  contracts.	
  
• Accountable	
  for	
  collecting	
  and	
  handling	
  $2000-­‐$8000	
  on	
  a	
  nightly	
  basis.	
  	
  	
  
• Invented	
  efficiency	
  worksheet	
  throughout	
  several	
  companies	
  that	
  were	
  implemented	
  company	
  wide.	
  
• Account	
  Management	
  &	
  follow	
  up.	
  
• Created	
  and	
  maintained	
  vendor	
  relationships.	
  
Management,  Supervision  &  Training  
Promoted  rapidly  throughout  numerous  companies  to  maintain  daily  activities    
  
• Responsible	
  for	
  supervising,	
  training,	
  hiring/termination	
  hourly	
  employees	
  &	
  contract	
  positions.	
  
• Regional	
  Trainer	
  for	
  six	
  facilities	
  due	
  to	
  my	
  high	
  sales	
  average	
  and	
  training	
  capabilities.	
  Trained	
  employees	
  
in	
  Photography,	
  Make-­‐up,	
  Hair	
  Styling,	
  Studio	
  Equipment,	
  Procedures,	
  Sales,	
  and	
  on	
  GOLDS	
  System.	
  	
  
• Held	
  bi-­‐weekly	
  meetings	
  to	
  acknowledge	
  achievements,	
  created	
  team-­‐building	
  exercises,	
  kept	
  staff	
  current	
  
on	
  training	
  &	
  new	
  techniques,	
  and	
  kept	
  team	
  up	
  to	
  date	
  on	
  current	
  sales	
  status	
  /sales	
  goals.	
  Created	
  a	
  PR	
  
team	
  to	
  bring	
  in	
  clientele,	
  while	
  working	
  with	
  area	
  businesses	
  for	
  cross	
  promotions.	
  	
  
• Implemented	
  procedures	
  to	
  maximize	
  sales.	
  
Business  Development  
Worked  as  consultant  to  aid  start-­‐up  companies,  and  help  grow  small  businesses.    
  
• Created	
  concepts	
  as	
  well	
  as	
  created	
  or	
  re-­‐vamped	
  Business	
  Plans,	
  Marketing	
  Plans,	
  Projections,	
  Training	
  
Manuals,	
  and	
  Sales	
  Strategies.	
  	
  
• Worked	
  closely	
  with	
  staff	
  on	
  new	
  cosmetic	
  product	
  development	
  and	
  design.	
  
• Oversaw	
  new	
  construction,	
  studio	
  layouts,	
  purchasing	
  for	
  new	
  business.	
  	
  
• Ordered,	
  set-­‐up,	
  maintained	
  computers,	
  equipment,	
  props	
  &	
  backgrounds	
  for	
  new	
  photography	
  studio.	
  
Qualification  Summary  
• Account  management    
• Customer  Service  
• Technical  Support  
• General  Accounting  
Lisa Parkinson
Lamaquillage@gmail.com   8013	
  Sycamore	
  Hill	
  Lane,	
  Raleigh	
  NC	
  27612	
  
   
Business  consultant.  Director  of  Marketing:  Branding,  Distributor,  Lasting  Impression  Inc.  
Entertainment  Manager,  Capital  Cabaret  
Entertainment  Manager,  VCG  Inc.  
Network  Engineer,  Contractor,  Ajilon  (Nortel)    
Co-­‐founder,  Photographer,  Staff  Trainer,  Star  Struck    
Department  6  Manager-­‐Photo  Lab  Specialist,  (Promoted  within  division)  Wal-­‐Mart  photo  lab  
Manager,  Regional  Trainer,  Sales,  Photographer,  (Promoted  3  times  within  company)  Glamour  Shots  
Call  Center,  Customer  Service/  Sales,  (Received  Customer  Service  Awards)  PHE  Inc.  
Call  Center,  CSR/Team  Sales  Division,  (Promoted  2  times  within  company)  Sports  Endeavors    
Technician,  Contractor,  Manpower  (IBM,  Nortel)  
Pharmaceutical  Order  Fulfillment,  Amerasource  Bergin  
•Microsoft Word 2011
•Microsoft Excel 2011
•Microsoft Powerpoint 2011
•Microsoft Onenote
•Outlook 2011
•Aperture 3.0
Advertising,  Marketing,  Design,  &  Branding    
Constructed  plans  from  a  creative  vision  to  obtain  new  customers  
  
• Photographed	
  all	
  products	
  used	
  in	
  catalogs,	
  manuals,	
  marketing	
  material,	
  and	
  advertisements.	
  
• Created	
  product	
  catalogs,	
  training	
  manuals,	
  information	
  brochures,	
  marketing	
  material	
  &	
  advertisements.	
  
• Generated	
  &	
  executed	
  marketing	
  concepts,	
  plans,	
  product	
  branding.	
  	
  
• Created	
  Public	
  Relations	
  Plan	
  to	
  bring	
  in	
  new	
  clientele.	
  	
  
• Created	
  company	
  website,	
  designed	
  company	
  logos.	
  
• Created,	
  Organized,	
  Produced,	
  many	
  cross-­‐promotion	
  events,	
  charity	
  events,	
  &	
  shows.	
  
Technical  Abilities    
Quickly  and  efficiently  learnt  technical  skills,  to  use  on  the  job  
  
• Maintained	
  all	
  maintenance	
  for	
  all	
  photo	
  lab	
  equipment,	
  processed	
  film	
  and	
  prints.	
  
• Maintained	
  all	
  lab	
  records	
  in	
  compliance	
  with	
  OSHA,	
  and	
  company	
  regulations.	
  
• Set	
  up	
  POS	
  system,	
  studio	
  network,	
  computers,	
  studio	
  lighting,	
  and	
  camera	
  equipment.	
  
• Provided	
  technical	
  support	
  to	
  staff,	
  management,	
  and	
  owners	
  on	
  all	
  studio	
  equipment.	
  
• Performed	
  hardware	
  testing	
  and	
  diagnostics	
  for	
  IBM	
  desktops	
  on	
  a	
  production	
  line.	
  
• Component	
  placement	
  on	
  motherboards.	
  
• Tested	
  telecom	
  lines	
  &	
  mapped	
  status.	
  	
  
•Adobe Photoshop CS6
•Adobe Indesign
•Adobe Illustrator
•iLife (iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD)
•iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
•Filemaker Pro
•Bento 4.0
• Magento
• Wordpress 3.2
• PHP	
  
• AS400 / GOLDS System
• AutoCAD Release 13
• Pantone Color Manager
Customer  Service,  PR  &  Sales  
Maintained  positive  customer  relationships,  with  excellent  customer  service,  and  going  above  the  expected    
	
  
• Fostered	
  strong	
  relationships	
  and	
  referrals	
  by	
  building	
  rapport	
  with	
  customers.	
  
• Responsible	
  for	
  bringing	
  in	
  Clientele,	
  Public	
  Relations,	
  Appointment	
  Setting.	
  
• Held	
  highest	
  Sales	
  Average	
  within	
  Owner’s	
  6	
  studios	
  for	
  the	
  years	
  of	
  2002-­‐2003.	
  
• Competitively	
  Top	
  Sales	
  Rep	
  holding	
  title;	
  highest	
  product	
  up-­‐sale	
  rate	
  several	
  months	
  running.	
  
• Maintained	
  highest	
  ratings	
  on	
  Quality	
  Monitors.	
  
• Was	
  company	
  recognized,	
  with	
  3	
  customer	
  service	
  awards.	
  
PC & MAC Proficient Computer  Skills
Orange  Senior  High  School,  Diploma  1995                                            Education	
  
Employment  History  
2008  –  Present  
2010-­‐2011  
2006-­‐2010  
    2006  
2003-­‐2004  
2002-­‐2004  
2001-­‐2003,  2005-­‐2006  
1999-­‐2001  
1996-­‐1998  
1996-­‐1997  
1995-­‐1996  

Lisa Parkinson Resume 2012

  • 1.
    Administrative  support,  professionally experienced,  works  well  in  fast-­‐paced  environments.  Organizational,   technical,  and  has  interpersonal  skills.  Highly  trustworthy,  ethical,  and  reliable;  committed  to  superior  customer   service.  Confident  and  poised  in  interactions  with  individuals  at  all  levels.  Detail-­‐oriented  and  resourceful  in   completing  projects;  able  to  multi-­‐task  effectively.  Capabilities  include:       Experience  Highlights   (919)  633-­‐6135   • Computer  Operations   • Product  Testing   • Filing  &  Data  Archiving     • Office  Equipment  Operation   • Inventory     • Photography   • Graphic  Design   • Technical  Drawing   Administrative  Support   Performed  administrative  and  secretarial  support  functions  for  VP’s,  GM’s  and  Business  owners     • Performed  bookkeeping,  payroll,  and  purchasing  duties.   • Created  and  managed  appointment  with  GOLDS  POS  system,  and  answered  multi-­‐phone  lines.   • Data  Entry,  Order  Processing,  Catalog  request  on  the  AS400.   • Was  responsible  for  maintaining  all  legal  entertainment  contracts.   • Accountable  for  collecting  and  handling  $2000-­‐$8000  on  a  nightly  basis.       • Invented  efficiency  worksheet  throughout  several  companies  that  were  implemented  company  wide.   • Account  Management  &  follow  up.   • Created  and  maintained  vendor  relationships.   Management,  Supervision  &  Training   Promoted  rapidly  throughout  numerous  companies  to  maintain  daily  activities       • Responsible  for  supervising,  training,  hiring/termination  hourly  employees  &  contract  positions.   • Regional  Trainer  for  six  facilities  due  to  my  high  sales  average  and  training  capabilities.  Trained  employees   in  Photography,  Make-­‐up,  Hair  Styling,  Studio  Equipment,  Procedures,  Sales,  and  on  GOLDS  System.     • Held  bi-­‐weekly  meetings  to  acknowledge  achievements,  created  team-­‐building  exercises,  kept  staff  current   on  training  &  new  techniques,  and  kept  team  up  to  date  on  current  sales  status  /sales  goals.  Created  a  PR   team  to  bring  in  clientele,  while  working  with  area  businesses  for  cross  promotions.     • Implemented  procedures  to  maximize  sales.   Business  Development   Worked  as  consultant  to  aid  start-­‐up  companies,  and  help  grow  small  businesses.       • Created  concepts  as  well  as  created  or  re-­‐vamped  Business  Plans,  Marketing  Plans,  Projections,  Training   Manuals,  and  Sales  Strategies.     • Worked  closely  with  staff  on  new  cosmetic  product  development  and  design.   • Oversaw  new  construction,  studio  layouts,  purchasing  for  new  business.     • Ordered,  set-­‐up,  maintained  computers,  equipment,  props  &  backgrounds  for  new  photography  studio.   Qualification  Summary   • Account  management     • Customer  Service   • Technical  Support   • General  Accounting   Lisa Parkinson Lamaquillage@gmail.com   8013  Sycamore  Hill  Lane,  Raleigh  NC  27612  
  • 2.
        Business  consultant. Director  of  Marketing:  Branding,  Distributor,  Lasting  Impression  Inc.   Entertainment  Manager,  Capital  Cabaret   Entertainment  Manager,  VCG  Inc.   Network  Engineer,  Contractor,  Ajilon  (Nortel)     Co-­‐founder,  Photographer,  Staff  Trainer,  Star  Struck     Department  6  Manager-­‐Photo  Lab  Specialist,  (Promoted  within  division)  Wal-­‐Mart  photo  lab   Manager,  Regional  Trainer,  Sales,  Photographer,  (Promoted  3  times  within  company)  Glamour  Shots   Call  Center,  Customer  Service/  Sales,  (Received  Customer  Service  Awards)  PHE  Inc.   Call  Center,  CSR/Team  Sales  Division,  (Promoted  2  times  within  company)  Sports  Endeavors     Technician,  Contractor,  Manpower  (IBM,  Nortel)   Pharmaceutical  Order  Fulfillment,  Amerasource  Bergin   •Microsoft Word 2011 •Microsoft Excel 2011 •Microsoft Powerpoint 2011 •Microsoft Onenote •Outlook 2011 •Aperture 3.0 Advertising,  Marketing,  Design,  &  Branding     Constructed  plans  from  a  creative  vision  to  obtain  new  customers     • Photographed  all  products  used  in  catalogs,  manuals,  marketing  material,  and  advertisements.   • Created  product  catalogs,  training  manuals,  information  brochures,  marketing  material  &  advertisements.   • Generated  &  executed  marketing  concepts,  plans,  product  branding.     • Created  Public  Relations  Plan  to  bring  in  new  clientele.     • Created  company  website,  designed  company  logos.   • Created,  Organized,  Produced,  many  cross-­‐promotion  events,  charity  events,  &  shows.   Technical  Abilities     Quickly  and  efficiently  learnt  technical  skills,  to  use  on  the  job     • Maintained  all  maintenance  for  all  photo  lab  equipment,  processed  film  and  prints.   • Maintained  all  lab  records  in  compliance  with  OSHA,  and  company  regulations.   • Set  up  POS  system,  studio  network,  computers,  studio  lighting,  and  camera  equipment.   • Provided  technical  support  to  staff,  management,  and  owners  on  all  studio  equipment.   • Performed  hardware  testing  and  diagnostics  for  IBM  desktops  on  a  production  line.   • Component  placement  on  motherboards.   • Tested  telecom  lines  &  mapped  status.     •Adobe Photoshop CS6 •Adobe Indesign •Adobe Illustrator •iLife (iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD) •iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) •Filemaker Pro •Bento 4.0 • Magento • Wordpress 3.2 • PHP   • AS400 / GOLDS System • AutoCAD Release 13 • Pantone Color Manager Customer  Service,  PR  &  Sales   Maintained  positive  customer  relationships,  with  excellent  customer  service,  and  going  above  the  expected       • Fostered  strong  relationships  and  referrals  by  building  rapport  with  customers.   • Responsible  for  bringing  in  Clientele,  Public  Relations,  Appointment  Setting.   • Held  highest  Sales  Average  within  Owner’s  6  studios  for  the  years  of  2002-­‐2003.   • Competitively  Top  Sales  Rep  holding  title;  highest  product  up-­‐sale  rate  several  months  running.   • Maintained  highest  ratings  on  Quality  Monitors.   • Was  company  recognized,  with  3  customer  service  awards.   PC & MAC Proficient Computer  Skills Orange  Senior  High  School,  Diploma  1995                                    Education   Employment  History   2008  –  Present   2010-­‐2011   2006-­‐2010      2006   2003-­‐2004   2002-­‐2004   2001-­‐2003,  2005-­‐2006   1999-­‐2001   1996-­‐1998   1996-­‐1997   1995-­‐1996