DAVA JENNINGS
545 FM 1488, Conroe, TX 77384
Phone: (281) 975-8959
e-mail: betweenmountains@yahoo.com
Highly motivated and organized Executive Administrative Assistant with strong project planning skills. Dedicated
to giving the required time and energy to every assignment, working to overcome obstacles and adjusting to
multiple demands and shifting priorities. Focused on the details of each task, tracking action items to completion.
Experienced with a broad range of computer systems and applications, and enjoy learning new and useful
procedures, software, and tasks. Acts independently, using experience to exercise judgment, working collaboratively
across all departments.
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook
QuickBooks Pro
Type 70 wpm
Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
Premiere Pro, AfterEffects
Final Cut Pro
Magazine Manager, Aldesk
Chief Architect
EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, PROJECT COORDINATOR
12/2009 to 10/2015
PATIO COVER SOLUTIONS and THE HOME MAG, TOMBALL, TX
Assist Owner, VP the sales team, including creating and maintaining departmental files, calendar management,
expense report generation and processing, recording meeting minutes, processing invoices for payment and other
bookkeeping in QuickBooks Pro, and ordering office supplies.
Maintain databases of clients used in tracking direct mail & electronic marketing campaigns. Set up online
registration for company’s events. Coordinate and produce monthly database of ads and clients. Create monthly
production calendar. Point of contact for all client website listings (gather content, design graphics, and obtain
approval to distribute, print and post on website). Update website on a continual basis.
Support the sales team with collateral & trade show materials. Design and Execute both print and email
campaigns. Proofread all ads, collaterals and website listings. Use copywriting skills to write ads, web listings and
collaterals. Create Layouts & 3D Renderings of remodeling projects in Chief Architect.
Manage project flow through graphic design and reprographics including document editing and proofreading,
assisting with technical presentations, and maintaining photography archive. Coordinate and design entire 56 page
print magazine, focused on ads, on an ongoing basis, new magazine published every four weeks. Utilize knowledge
of ad design, print, and to ensure that client print orders are properly executed from the initial creative stage
through printed piece. Provide ongoing support of all accounts. Work overtime as needed.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
5/2008 to 12/2008 (Contract)
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, HOUSTON, TX
Utilizing Adobe CS3 Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, create and design projects including splash screens,
icons, GUIs, and book covers. Worked with engineers and managers to plan and revise projects according to ABS
standards.
EVENTS & TRAVEL COORDINATOR
1/2005 to 10/2007
EXPEDIA.COM, LAHAINA, HI
Plan and organize travel, itineraries, events, workshops and activities for customers throughout the Hawaiian
Islands, including calendar management, travel planning and booking, and assisting with technical presentations.
Negotiate hotel contracts, restaurant and catering, entertainment, and all needs for client events. Work with
international travelers. Speak to public at group orientations.
Utilize Aldesk software. Assist visitors in selecting activities through excellent communication and presentation
skills. Assist visitors with problem resolution in any situation to create a memorable experience. Answer inbound
calls and assist customers with sales and service information. Process invoices for payment.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS, TRAVEL & PROJECT COORDINATOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
LAHAINA GALLERIES, LAHAINA, HI
12/2002 to 1/2005
Executive Assistant to President and VP of Marketing. Responsible for coordinating administrative and clerical
support activities including calendar management, organizing meetings, conferences, workshops, events. Receive,
read, and screened incoming correspondence, emails and phone calls for supervisors. Prepare and edit letters,
memoranda, reports, bulletins, and reports. Assemble and summarize information from files and documents for use
by President and Vice-President. Arrange appointments, conferences and travel.
Event Coordinator for gallery’s international events. Manage event details for clients, staff and artists including
meetings, lodging, catering and activities. Expense report generation and process invoices.
Coordinate marketing efforts in corporate headquarters for major fine art company representing 8 galleries
nationwide. Document editing and proofreading. Maintain photography archive. Manage project flow through
graphic design and reprographics. Graphic designer and writer for in-house ad agency, including brochures, event
publications, national ads, & art posters. Utilize Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress graphics software.
EDUCATION
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL.
Various computer graphic courses, training and seminars throughout the country.
Osceola High School, Kissimmee, FL
Graduated top third in class