christine barlow-spry

executive assistant

About

Executive Assistant at Rutter Mills LLP

Country

united states

City

virginia beach

Industry

Skill

leadership, visual merchandising, sales, event planning, brand awareness, blogging, new store openings, customer satisfaction, google docs, microsoft office, notary public, travel arrangements, hospitality, training, executive administrative assistance, food cost management, social media marketing, marketing communications, inventory management, executive, crm

Experience

cafe supervisor and barista

borders

2005-12 - 2007-12 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Accountable for daily store operations including opening and closing duties. * Provided specific, timely coaching and feedback to Seattle’s Best Cafe staff to execute operational goals. * Responsible for inventory and visual merchandising management according to both Seattle’s Best and Borders Books standards.

server

walt disney world bahama breeze osi restaurants

2007-9 - 2011-3 · 3 yrs 7 mos

* Assumed certified server and bartender trainer roles. * Worked continuous double shifts in high volume, fast-paced restaurants in Orlando, Winterhaven, Greensboro, and Virginia Beach. * Effectively communicated with guests and team members to provide a professional and positive experience.

executive assistant

rutter mills llp

2013-4 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

* Responsible for all areas of an Executive Assistant. Plans, coordinates and ensures the Executives' schedules are followed and respected. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role. * Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Executives' offices and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with management staff. * Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and followed-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures. Maintains strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. * Responsible for preparing and assessing comprehensive monthly and quarterly firm data for the Executives. * Optimizes firm social media platforms. * Constructs direct marketing campaigns. * Responsible for client relations management. * Maintains a partnership with lead generation marketers.

server, former in-store training coordinator and head waiter

bonefish grill

2011-3 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos

* Indulging guests while maintaining a professional demeanor. * Assisted in the hiring process. Responsible for new hire scheduling throughout training. Performed all new hire orientations and advised of company policies and practices. Trained, evaluated and mentored new employees for all front of the house positions. * Completed nightly administrative duties and nightly reporting. Calculated and tracked weekly, monthly and cumulative labor costs.