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VALERIE JAMES
(702) 210-9056
LINKEDIN.COM/IN/VALERIE-JAMES-62704770
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite + Visio
Accounting Systems: Spectrum,
Prophet 21 and J.D. Edwards
Human Resource Management
systems: Workforce Central and
Red Carpet
CRM System: Cosential
Business Development
Coordination
Marketing/Creativity
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES DESIGN-BUILD-MAINTAIN MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Day-to-day operations of branch office of 100 office employees and hundreds of field
employees.
Supervised staff of Administrative Assistants.
Acquired the additional roles of HR Coordinator, Fleet Manager and Marketing/Business
Development Coordinator during my 6-year tenure.
Supported top branch executives via travel planning, expense reports, presentations and by
being the gate-keeper of confidential information and correspondence.
Re-branded the company and created new collateral company-wide with the
Marketing/Business Development team.
In one year, saved the company over $300K through vendor contract negotiations and budget
conservation strategies.
Coordinated and facilitated staff meetings.
Traveled to Universities to recruit engineers.
Developed new internship program.
Provided heavy support to the Business Development team in preparing proposals and pre-
qualification packages.
Coordination of Industry Awards submissions resulting in accolades from various trade
organizations.
Arranged company dinners and corporate functions.
DESERT FIRE PROTECTION FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
ACCOUNTING/HUMAN RESOURCES
This “2-week temporary position” turned into a year-long assignment, performing the many
facets of accounting and human resources such as A/P, A/R, General Ledger Reconciliations and
Close tasks, Payroll, Employee New Hires and Terminations.
Introduced process improvement ideas to CEO.
Authored procedure and training materials for various departments
AHERN RENTALS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTALS
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CFO
While supporting a busy executive, developed and maintained “dashboard-style” financial
reporting packages for the CEO. Also, created organizational charts for the many Ahern entities
both domestically and internationally.
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Steve Schmal, President,
Desert Fire Protection
(702) 388-1926
Dan Coppinger, President,
MMC Contractor’s
(702) 889-6800
Gary Lovewell, Sr. Project Mgr.,
Southland Industries
(702) 736-4041
Letters of Recommendation available
upon request
CONAM MANAGEMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Three years supporting 3 busy executives through calendar management, travel and various
administrative tasks.
Placed on the Business Development Team and won award for successfully acquiring 19
properties for the company as part of this team.
Supported the maintenance department through scheduling and contract administration.
EDUCATION
INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Dean’s List-2 Semesters
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
INTERIOR DESIGN/COMMUNICATIONS
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP HISTORY
Organized fundraising events for various community programs at Southland Industries
and ConAm Management.
As Green Team Participant and Leader, turned Southland Industries SW Division into
an organization focused on sustainability by implementing the concepts of reduce, re-use
and recycle.
Constructed a team out of the Executive Assistants and Office Managers company-wide
at Southland Industries to meet semi-annually for collaboration and to work towards
stream-lining our positions and responsibilities within the company.
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