Ms.

Jesse Phillips
13319 100th Avenue NE, Apt #1 ~ Kirkland, WA 98034
(206)462-9603
jessetheswingdancequeen@gmail.com

PROFILE
I am a skilled communicator, a detail oriented manager, and a people person. I am
resourceful, a results-oriented problem solver with a talent for building goodwill, and I have
a reputation for getting the job done on time with limited resources. I have the ability to see
the big picture and lead others with innovation, consistency and fairness. I have training and
standard setting in nearly every area that I have worked. My biggest assets lie in my
communication style and organizational capabilities, and I have a gift for lifting office
morale.

 Microsoft Word, Publisher & Excel  Graphic Design

 Employment Recruiting  Data Entry 9000 keystrokes per
 Type 50+ wpm hour
 Organizational Skills  Payroll
 Great Communication Skills  Benefits Management
 Photoshop CS3 and CS4  Database Management
 Events Planning

EXPERIENCE

Outreach and Marketing Manager

February 2009 – October 2009 Consejo Counseling and Referral Service Seattle, WA
 Events planning from birth to death; four events in ten months, raising
thousands of dollars for survivors of domestic violence
 Grant writing, including creating programs for available funding.
 Executive Assistant duties as needed with the Executive Director
 Website design; researched and worked with a team to research and redesign
the branding and web design for the agency (in progress)
 Grass Roots Networking and creating connections including attending and
sponsoring local community events
 Political Networking; meeting with City and County Council Members as well
as Senators and State Representatives in regards to budget cuts for funding
for the programs that the agency supported
 Created and managed donor database
 Rewrote and redesigned agency brochures and Annual Report
 Graphic design for events, brochures and website
 Redesigned the marketing materials for the Sixth Annual Behavioral Health
Conference as well as promotions and marketing
 Local and Statewide marketing and promotion; front page coverage twice in
ten months, a grand opening of a new location, television and radio interviews
and overwhelming online coverage.
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Human Resource Manager

November 2004 – November 2008 Roofer’s Equipment Mart, Inc. Chicago, Illinois
 Employment Recruiting including interviews, research,
 Created filing and online system for HR Organization, making the company
auditable for the first time since they opened.
 Payroll through ADP, 401k Management and Health, Dental and Life Insurance
Management
 Event management and planning
 Daily operations including managing time and resources, and working with
employees to answer questions, facilitate growth and better their jobs
 Employee Training
 Updated files and created processes for the DOT paperwork for the fleet of
nine trucks making the company DOT compliant for the first time since they
opened and putting processes in place to ensure continued compliance
 Executive Assistant duties as needed for the HR Director and General
Manager including office organization, data entry, filing, travel planning and
schedule management.
 Partnered with other managers to write and maintain the Employee Handbook
 Safety Compliance Committee Member
 Prepared reports for the Steering Committee on various areas within the
company

Employment Recruiter for NCO Financial

April 2003 – November 2004 Call Center HR Jackson, Michigan
 Client relations, client services
 New employee training
 Interviews, and applicant research
 Employment Recruiting, hiring and terminations
 Daily operations including managing time and resources, and working with
employees to answer questions, facilitate growth and better their jobs
 Payroll for over 900 employees
 Front Desk and Multi-line phones management
 Implemented a filing system to make the company auditable for the first time
since they opened

Account Manager
April 2002 – April 2003 Comtronics Jackson, Michigan
 Sales and customer relations, customer service
 Processed customer sales
 Outside sales and service
 Merchandise display for fifteen locations
 New employee training
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 Daily operations including managing multi-line telephones and dealing with

customer concerns
 Representing the company to prospective customers

Administrative Assistant
May 2001 – April 2002 CMS Marketing, Services and Trading Division Jackson, Michigan
 Administrative Assistant duties including managing front desk, multilined phone
system, filing and other needs of the Admin staff.
 Processed customer contracts and payments including setting up and managing
new and
pre-existing contracts
 Client relations, client services
 New employee training
 Worked with clients who wanted out of contracts
 Created and managed filing system for over 10,000 new contracts including
putting processes in place to keep the system updated
 Daily operations including managing time and resources, and dealing with
customers concerns
 Researched any broken or terminated contracts

Design and Display Manager

October 1997 – February 2001 Street Level Gift Store Chicago, Illinois
 Client relations, client services
 New employee training
 Purchasing for the entire store
 Employment Recruiting
 Window design and display
 Created and managed filing system for new orders; the first time the store had
ever done ordering through a computer system.
 Daily operations including managing time and resources, customer service
 In store design and display
 Managing sales staff and schedules

EDUCATION

High School Education at Shalom Dame School, North Carolina.

Two years of College at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina – Majored
in Business with a minor in Journalism.
Art Institute of Seattle – Major in Graphic Design, class of 2013
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REFERENCES

Available upon request.

COMMUNITY INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

1996-2001 and 2004-2008 Jesus People USA Chicago, IL

Due to a desire to broaden my personal life experience and contribute to those less
fortunate, after High School I made a move to the vibrant inner city Christian mission, Jesus
People USA (JPUSA). A member of the Evangelical Covenant (Evangelical Covenant)
denomination, the church mission is internationally recognized for its contemporary
Christian music, arts and music festival, culturally relevant magazine, and extensive
services to the poor. While at the mission, I enthusiastically contributed my time and skills
in some of the jobs noted above as well as assisted homeless families at the mission’s
shelter, contributed childcare assistance to missionary families, and served meals to low-
income senior citizens.

These incredible life experiences have left me with an overflowing compassion for others,
one I will carry with me always.

2006 to 2008 Swing Dance Chicago, Windyhop Chicago, IL

2008 to present Burn Blue, Hepcat Productions, East Side Stomp Seattle Washington

In 2006, I began doing freelance promotions for local bands and venues in the swing
community; writing reviews, promoting events, connecting new dancers and offering free
marketing to the swing community in Chicago. On my move to Seattle, I connected with the
Blues Community and have been doing marketing and promotions for them, including
events planning, technical support, freelance graphic design, venue openings, as well as
networking and helping with local classes, bands and venues.

Dancing is my passion; it keeps you fit, connects you with amazing people, grows your
network of support, and you can never be unhappy on the dance floor…even when you
dance the Blues.