Jessica Farkas

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CONTRACT POSITION)

ONTARIO CENTRE OF INNOVATION

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

-Assisted with keeping project goals on track -Kept the CRM system up-to-date -Responded to emails from project partners -Created and updating Excel files -Managed meetings -Increased output by $ 1 million in 2 weeks

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CONTRACT POSTION)

YPBC

Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 5 months)

-Coordinated the day-to-day office operations -Served as the first point of contact, while maintaing discretion and confidentiality -Created engaging posts for social media channels -Sent multiple weekly emails with a reach in the thousands to various groups using MailChimp, while maintaining the backend,and designing the emails themselves -Assisted in event planning, ranging from state funerals to international conferences -Used Publisher and InDesign to create a weekly 8-12 page booklet with a reach in the thousands (Cont.)

MARKETING ASSISTANT(

Arup

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (5 months)

-Document distribution -File / Project organization -Proposal creation -Determined scope of incoming opportunities -Kept project information up-to-date based on released addenda -Reached out on behalf of Arup to ask questions and obtain extensions for projects -Created and progressed CRM entries -Planned bid meetings for the Canadian Company Leader and others -Maintained resume bank -Created ORG charts -Saved bid information for future use -Kept subscriptions and receipts from subscriptions up-to-date -Assisted the engineers and C-suite executives with any other needs they might have

FREELANCE MARKETING / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Roberthalf

Jan 2021 - Current (5 years 10 months)

-Client interactions to insure service is exceptional -Maintaining Excel files so pertinent information is easily accessible -Office management -Organizing shipments and deliveries -Quickly learning systems and expectations - Facilities Coordinator experience with JLL coordinating an office construction site - Worked with companies such as Sephora, JLL, Dentalcorp, and Breitling

SALES ASSOCIATE

J.Crew

Oct 2017 - May 2020 (2 years 8 months)

• Customer service and marketing tasks which served to increase the productivity of the store • Working in a team to provide the best customer service experience possible • Exceeded sales goals, leading to 2 raises • Assisted in the organization of influencer events

Sales Associate

Nordstrom

Aug 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year)

• Customer service and marketing roles which aided in increasing the productivity of the store • Multitasking, including running the department solo • Regularly exceeded sales goals and was often singled out for exceptional customer service • Took on a leadership role by coaching my fellow associates on best practices for selling to large bridal parties

PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN

Refinery29

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 (4 months)

-Assisted in the management of the company's various social media channels -Reached out to influencers -A single piece of content created received 2000+ reactions

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PHOTOGRAPHY / SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

PEANUT BUTTER & CO.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)

-As a social media intern, oversaw social media contests, interacted with fans on social media, used HTML to update the company website, and used HootSuite to organize the most advantageous social media post times, while also conducting customer service tasks • Posted videos on the company's YouTube page, overseeing the branding process • As a photo intern, conceptualized photos of meals containing the company's products for use on social media platforms • The content I created, around 20 deliverables, averaged 400 reactions per post

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PHOTOGRAPHER

DOWNTOWN MAGAZINE

Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 3 months)

-Shot for web and print, conducted image research, obtained image rights, and assisted in the planning of larger shoots, working with the editorial team -Updated the WordPress website using basic HTML, deciding on image headers to increase engagement -Prioritized numerous tasks to make sure necessary items were completed on a deadline -Any other tasks as needed in a small start-up venture -Work featured in Fall 2012, Spring 2013 + Summer 2013 issues

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