07/2006 – Current
Black Tie Web Design & Hosting
Pompano Beach, FL

• Design business cards, postcards and other printed material.
• Building websites from concept to completion.
• Use time management techniques.
• Answer customer inquiries.
• Maintain customer accounts.
• Invoice Customers.
• Attend meetings with new and potential clients.
• Provide customer service to clients.
• Consults with customer regarding their needs.
• Obtain information from client regarding design specifications.
• Develop simple databases.
• Design logos and artwork for the sites.
• Setup hosting accounts for new sites.
• Build flash designs.
• Make design decisions based on client's needs.
• Prepare proposals for web projects.
• Fax, file, answer phone.

Web Designer-Webmaster

08/2008 – Current
City of Pompano Beach Tiger Trail Festival
Pompano Beach, FL
Online Portfolio at http://www.blacktiewebdesign.com

• Design/Build websites from concept to completion.
• Design flyers, graphics and other printed material.
• Provide customer service to clients.
• Provide administrative services.
• Design logos and artwork for the site.
• Create/setup email addresses.
• Build flash designs.
• Attending Committee meetings.
• Work together as a team designing the site.
• Fax, file, answer phone.

Administrative Assistant

12/08-03/09
Florida Department of Transportation
Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Handled routine administrative tasks for the Value Engineer.
• Received and processed Utility Certifications, Utility Permits for Government Road / Highway projects.
• Processed invoicing for projects.
• Examined files to obtain information.
• Develop and maintain databases.
• Answer public inquires.
• Communicate verbally.
• Prepared report for Value Engineering Studies on various state roads and highways.
• Handled subordination documents.
• Secured superior rights for FDOT highway construction projects from utility companies.
• Prepared spreadsheets for information analyzing and processing.
• Interpreted information to utilize for various projects and to meet deadlines.
• Tickled files for future follow up.
• Typed correspondence and proofread documents.
• Reviewed documents to determine if they were within the guidelines and met the criteria for permitting, certification, and or further processing.
• Responded to requests for information from the general public, attorneys, various other departments.
• Maintained project files, staff calendars, VE Study files, and Subordination files.
• Planned, scheduled and coordinated value engineering study projects, including creating the participants and instructors list, acquiring the room and all equipment necessary.
• Created maps and directional mailers.
• Performed general clerical duties and research within my normal day to day responsibilities.

Administrative Specialist

11/2000 - 01/2002
Broward County Board of County Commission
Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Supervised three - five temporary staff members and the part-time minutes secretary.
• Assisted the Director in the coordination and administration of business operations.
• Assisted in preparing automated presentations
• Answered phones and assisted the general public.
• Distribute work assignments, planed assignments, and facilitated the accomplishment of work.
• Reviewed purchasing records to prepare for audits.
• Provide professional level staff assistance to the Executive Director/Management.
• Assisted and advised in matters pertaining to programs and / or projects.
• Assisted in the development of project procedures and schedules.
• Buy products and services for the department (LGFS Certified Buyer).

Legal Secretary

01/1987 - 08/1997
Attorney Marion D. Evans
Pompano Beach, FL

• Answered phones, set appointments, screen calls.
• Provided clients with outstanding customer service.
• Processed legal documents, researched information, interviewed new clients
• Scheduled depositions, court dates, and subpoena services.
• Transcribed legal documents from Dictaphone.
• Purchased hardware and software for office.
• Prepared Demand letters and correspondence.
• Filed, created electronic filing system.
• Maintained office and coordination conferences and meetings.