MARIA MANNA
Victoria,BC
Summary
Multifaceted Administrator with many years of experience writing, editing and researching broad range of content. Customer service and receptionist proficient. Strong image editing, writing and communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Coordinator
Best Version Media (Part Time)
09.2021 - Current
- Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
- Used content management system to analyze user engagement and website traffic metrics.
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
- Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
Ordained Minister
ABBA Ministries Of Canada
01.2017 - Current
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Franchise Owner
Self Employed
12.2013 - Current
- Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
- Coordinated business paperwork such as contracts, employee files and tax submissions with good organizational skills.
- Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Sales and Catering Manager
Elements Casino
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Implemented catering promotions, and maximized revenue by creating and developing food and beverage packages for the wedding and corporate markets.
- Established new contacts through networking and communication.
- Initiate verbal and written communication by banquet event order and other departmental documents required.
- Provided on-site direction of meeting and catering logistics to managers, departments and team members responsible for event execution.
- Serviced existing contracts.
- Worked directly with clients for menu planning, floor plan, room set up, timelines, rental orders, decor, cost and billing details and any other requirements pertinent to their event.
Event Coordinator
Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Successfully helped raise over $750 million for various charities on Vancouver Island.
- Created, produced, promoted and executed many charitable events including sourcing venues, creating menus, arranged hotel accommodations for out of town guests, silent and live auction and entertainment.
Marketing and Business Instructor
West Coast College of Massage
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Educated students on becoming successful business owners and managers.
- Assembled educational material and curriculum.
- Assessed student performance throughout the term.
- Instructed students on promoting and marketing their business.
Hair and Esthetics Instructor
Advanced School of Hair Design and Esthetics
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Hair and Esthetics Instructor.
- Successfully created marketing campaigns to increase enrolment in the school.
- Taught sales and marketing strategies to students.
- Planned and coordinated in-house marketing events.
Spa Owner/Manager
Maria Manna Life Spa
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Increased sales volume by 150% in the first year.
- Designed more attractive merchandise presentation strategies and special marketing campaigns, resulting in increased store traffic and profits.
- Hired and trained sales staff.
- Coordinated marketing and promotions.
- Motivated and challenged staff to achieve peak performance.
- Built clientele to 1000 clients by providing top notch service.
Education
Zig Ziglar - sales and motivational seminar Brian Tracy - sales and motivational - Business Management and Cosmetology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Newsletter Writing
- Annual Budgets
- Community Outreach Programs
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative Duties
- Content Editing
Additional Information
- Former board member of the Parish Council for Church of the Advent
- Helped raise over $750 million for various charities on Vancouver Island
- Inducted into the Alberta Music Archives
- 2016 Recipient of the Governor General Sovereign Medal Ordained Minister
- 2013 Recipient of the Governor General Caring Canadian Award
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Content Coordinator
Best Version Media (Part Time)
09.2021 - Current
Sales and Catering Manager
Elements Casino
01.2018 - 01.2020
Ordained Minister
ABBA Ministries Of Canada
01.2017 - Current
Franchise Owner
Self Employed
12.2013 - Current
Event Coordinator
Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 01.2018
Marketing and Business Instructor
West Coast College of Massage
01.2005 - 01.2008
Spa Owner/Manager
Maria Manna Life Spa
01.2003 - 01.2005
Hair and Esthetics Instructor
Advanced School of Hair Design and Esthetics
01.2000 - 01.2008
Zig Ziglar - sales and motivational seminar Brian Tracy - sales and motivational - Business Management and Cosmetology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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