I bring a strong combination of experience and skills acquired over 25 years with Silicon Valley start-ups, not-for-profit organizations, as well as large, global corporations.  I not only have experience in office management, administrative and financial operations, organizational development, business communications, and marketing and sales positions, but I have also developed and taught a number of classes and lead informal seminars in many of these areas. 

I have outstanding computer skills and am proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as a number of other computer applications.

In 1999 I started a consulting firm that focuses on the needs of small and new businesses.

Please browse my resume by using the buttons to the left, or if you have any questions, you can access my contact information by clicking here.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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  KEY SKILLS

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 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  Consultant - Design and create websites, conduct training seminars, and assist with the development of business plans, marketing and sales strategies, and financial reporting for small and growing businesses.
(S&R Enterprises, San Andreas, CA - January 1999 to Present)

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  Office Technician - Set up accounting and record keeping procedures to monitor grants.  Helped develop budget and method to track income and expenses against budgeted line items. Create and submit invoices for payment. Created and update website.  Design forms to be used in office and by grantees. Assist Executive Director and School Readiness Coordinator.   Purchase office supplies, small office equipment and technology items.
(First 5 Calaveras, San Andreas, CA - December 2004 to
February 2007)

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  Office Manger - Developed new office procedures and policies for finance and administration departments, which resulted in accurate reporting of cash receipts, ability to generate management reports, and increase productivity.  Promoted cooperative interaction among sales, warehouse, and operations departments.  Managed reception and administrative assistant staff.
(Echosphere Corporation, Sacramento, CA - May 2002 to September 2002)

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  Executive Assistant - Supported the director of  finance, Business Customer Organization, North America.  Responsibilities included the traditional administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, arranging travel, meeting/event planning, and creating presentations.  Additionally, developed and created several HP internal websites; was security administrator for two internal web-based order and shipment reporting tools used by approximately 1,500 users worldwide; managed the collection and reporting data for approximately 400 employees during the Y2K critical period; assisted department business process analyst with mailing of over 10,000 compliance/ non-compliance letters to HP customers; participated in the planning and execution of the local portion of an international executive tour; mentored administrative assistants by conducting monthly net meetings, one-on-one training sessions, and informal discussion groups.  Received recognition awards from both peers and management.  
(Hewlett-Packard, Roseville, CA - September 1998 to May 2002)

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  Office Services Manager - Responsible for developing and implementing accounting and personnel systems, including purchasing and expense reporting procedures for a software development company. Designed employee and industry analysts’ databases, including call tracking and form generation. Coordinated installation of office workstations and furniture. Responsible for purchasing all office services and supplies. Provided administrative support to the president/CEO. Reviewed and edited employee handbook. Administered medical plan.
(Illuminate Corporation, Oakland, CA - October 1997 to April 1998)

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  Marketing Projects Coordinator - Designed, developed, and implemented a database to manage internal training. Planned and attended Industry Advisory Council meeting (Paris, June 1997) for high-level executives from Documentum and 25 of its global customers. Managed coordination and planning of logistics for semi-annual worldwide sales meeting and on-going internal sales training. Worked with finance to accurately track expenses, and from that interaction, significantly contributed to the development and preparation of the department’s annual budget. Negotiated and reviewed office space and furniture leases for field sales offices. Reviewed and created corporate and department presentations. Assisted with the coordination of tradeshows and seminars. Designed a variety of forms used throughout the organization. Provided administrative support for the vice president of industry solutions.
(Documentum, Inc., Pleasanton, CA - October 1995 to October 1997)

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  Office Manager - Managed accounting and personnel functions of manufacturing organization. Established new invoicing, collection and office procedures, which resulted in increased productivity and improved corporate financials. Provided financial data and analysis to other management staff. Supervised administrative employees.
(Temporary Position/Compatible Manufacturing Inc., Santa Clara, CA - June 1995 to September 1995)

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  Sales Administration Manager - Provided project management and administrative support for corporate and field sales managers and the vice president of sales. Negotiated escrow, software license, maintenance, consulting, and training agreements. Interviewed candidates for sales manager, application engineer, and administrative positions within the sales organization. Supervised field sales administrators. Created department and corporate presentations. Managed corporate travel by implementing a corporate travel policy and creating procedures and forms to book and track company-wide travel expenses. Developed annual travel budget for sales department.
(Clarify Inc., San Jose, CA September 1993 to June 1995)

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  Senior Administrator - Provided administrative support to the vice president of strategic alliances, worldwide sales. Created department and corporate presentations. Was responsible for coordinating and scheduling meetings, gathering and interpreting data, preparing reports, organizing activities to promote teamwork, and making international and domestic travel arrangements. On my own time and initiative, developed a business communication course that included a communication overview and workshops on business writing, powerful telephone skills, and presentation techniques.
(Cadence Design Systems, Inc., San Jose, CA - April 1992 to August 1993)

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  Senior Administrative Specialist - Responsible for developing and planning a document control system for tracking software, documentation, and marketing collateral. Researched and recommended database and spreadsheet software to capture product test data. Analyzed and reported statistical test data for director of quality.
(Vertex Semiconductor - A Toshiba Company, San Jose, CA April 1991 to April 1992)

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  Assistant to the Director of Education/Assistant to the Chairman of the Board - Responsible for screening, testing, and interviewing prospective trainees for computer programming, desktop publishing, and special computer skills training. Negotiated tuition and fee schedules for training program. Managed the development and production of an in-house multimedia presentation. Developed curriculum and taught computer related classes and communication workshops. Prepared public relations and marketing materials. Created and gave presentations to prospective corporate sponsors of training program. Designed and implemented system for tracking sales calls. Managed marketing support/word processing department. Interviewed, hired, supervised, and prepared performance evaluations for clerical staff.
(DPI, San Jose, CA - April 1984 to April 1991)

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COMPUTER SKILLS

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  EDUCATION/TRAINING

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

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CONTACT INFORMATION

1330 Calaveritas Road, #10
San Andreas, CA  95249
sharon@sandrenterprises.com

 

209.754.3779
209.559.2673

(office/fax)
(cell)

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 About this site

This website was designed and created by Sharon Romano of S&R Enterprises, a consulting firm specializing in the needs of small and growing businesses.  S&R Enterprises offers optimum flexibility and responsiveness to its clients and will -

bullet Facilitate the development of strategic plans
    
bullet Utilize the internet to promote your business
    
bullet Develop sound business policies and procedures
      
bullet Enhance your company image
    
bullet Train your employees
bullet Automate office functions

Please visit our website or email us for more information.

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Updated: September 11, 2007