Sarah Utso
Tujunga
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
GTJ Forwarding Co., Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Reporting incoming packages and prepare for shipment internationally
Group Fitness Instructor
Zumba
08.2010 - Current
- Led Zumba classes, fostering a positive and motivating environment for participants.
- Educated gym members on proper form and technique during workouts, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing results.
- Developed and implemented engaging fitness routines for diverse client groups.
Administrative Assistant
Petrol Advertising
11.2012 - 04.2024
- Worked heavily in coordinating travel, domestic and international, in regards to client meetings and major conventions/conferences including E3, Comic Con, Games Com, PAX etc. Includes air, car, and train travel, hotel and badge registration for conferences.
- Receptionist responsibilities including answering and redirecting phone calls.
- Scanning, faxing, filing of documents, contracts, invoices.
- Coordinating photo shoots, processing the necessary documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, W-9s, and invoices.
Front End Supervisor
Michaels Arts & Crafts
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Providing excellent customer service while multi-tasking which included answering phones and assisting customers and employees
- Handling money in a secure and efficient manner ensuring procedures were correctly followed
- Changing merchandise out according to the seasonal plan and filling merchandise holes
- Providing customers with knowledge of the products available as well as suggested uses
- Scheduled breaks and lunches for employees
Administrative Assistant
Broadcaster Interactive Group Inc. / Mammoth Financial Service Inc.
11.2006 - 09.2008
- Worked heavily on Excel spreadsheets updating and maintaining company mailboxes and banking balance information.
- Completed Statement of Information for the state of CA and NV
- Accounts receivable including entering into Peachtree, making deposits, verifying and calculating deposits from Process 4 America.
- Ordering and maintaining supplies, sending out and receiving shipments including FedEx & UPS
- Accounts payable including check printing
Education
Acting, Speech And Performing
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Pasadena, CAHigh school graduate - Drama And Speech
Granada Hills High School
Granada Hills, CASkills
- Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills Customer service orientated Strong organization and problem solving skills with attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
- Accustomed to being in positions of responsibility; self-motivated, willing to set goals, and work to achieve them, never assume “the other person” is responsible
- Proficient with computer systems, word processing, spreadsheet applications and the internet Experienced in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Accountmate, Peachtree, Outlook & Canva 10 key by touch Typing about 60 words per minute
- Results oriented professional with strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work effectively Quick learner with “can do” attitude Enthusiastic about working with others to achieve team, department and company goals
Timeline
Office Assistant
GTJ Forwarding Co., Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Petrol Advertising
11.2012 - 04.2024
Group Fitness Instructor
Zumba
08.2010 - Current
Front End Supervisor
Michaels Arts & Crafts
10.2008 - 12.2010
Administrative Assistant
Broadcaster Interactive Group Inc. / Mammoth Financial Service Inc.
11.2006 - 09.2008
Acting, Speech And Performing
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
High school graduate - Drama And Speech
Granada Hills High School