JOAN E.

VANNI
831 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 725-4832
jvaa5192@westpost.net
SUMMARY
A highly experienced and skilled Executive Assistant with background in a variet
y of industries including financial, retail, service and non-profit. Experience
d in support of Senior Executives in corporate, entrepreneurial and personal env
ironments requiring confidentiality and efficiency in both corporate and persona
l business matters. A results-oriented, team player with superior skills in org
anization, scheduling, planning, reporting, multi-tasking and project management
. Computer literate and proficient with MS Office applications, QuickBooks, Dic
taphone and 10-Key by touch.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROMAN SALES, Encino, CA 2007-2009
Manufacturers Representative Electrical and Wiring
Administrative Assistant/Sales Representative
General administrative duties.
Represented electrical and wiring companies for OEM business in west coast terri
tory.
Maintained investments of President in real estate, booking interest income and
interest distribution to partners.

KB HOME, Los Angeles, CA

2005-2006
A Fortune 500 company and international homebuilder
Administrative Assistant/Government Affairs Administrator
Supported VP Government and Public Affairs.
Served as corporate liaison with national government affairs directors.
Created and maintained a system for corporate political contributions and filing
of California governmental reports of political contributions.
Created and maintained lists for political fund raisers and tracked all contribu
tions.
Worked closely with office of the CEO regarding corporate donations, charitable
events and events honoring CEO.
TEAM PCS, INC., Los Angeles, CA 2003-2005
A $250 million group of companies including public telecommunications service pr
ovider, real estate development firm, and property management company.
Executive Assistant
Supported COO in scheduling, correspondence, presentation preparation and specia
l projects.
Analyzed budget performance and prepared reports.
Maintained client telephone equipment agreement accounts and coordinated renewal
activities.
Coordinated strategic plan process flow between COO and department management.
Served as liaison between sales force and contract account records and documenta
tion.
Supervised corporate facility and building maintenance issues and activities.
Managed office equipment contracts, lease negotiations, service agreements and i
nvoice approvals.
Supervised receptionist activities and ensured appropriate coverage.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA 2000-2003
A non-profit educational organization.
Executive Assistant
Reported to and supported the Executive Vice President, Development.
Conducted research and analysis to identify funding and support for Junior Achie
vement programs.
Contributed and assisted in the planning and execution of various fund-raising d
inners, auction, sport and special events.
Provided general and administrative support for Board of Directors meetings and
schedule/meeting coordination for President.
UNIHEALTH, Burbank, CA 1995-2000
A corporate owner/operator of Hospital and Medical Groups.
Executive Assistant, UniMed Management Co. (1996-2000)
Reported to and supported the Chief Financial Officer.
Served as Assistant Secretary of the Board of Directors and recorded, transcribe
d and distributed confidential Board meeting minutes.
Prepared complex reports, contracts, financial analysis and materials into prese
ntation formats.
Prepared letters, memos, agendas and presentations from Dictaphone recordings.
Assisted Information Systems in monitoring department expense budget.
Compiled and organized due diligence information for Initial Public Offering (IP
O) activities.
Hired, trained and supervised an Administrative Assistant.
Administrative Assistant, Pacific Health Resources (1995-1996)
Reported to and supported the President/CEO and Vice President/COO and served as
Assistant Secretary of the Board of Directors.
Drafted formal correspondence for in-house, hospital and vendor relations.
Created and prepared materials for client presentations.
Created and administered product standardization and utilization reports.
PANTRON I CORPORATION, Los Angeles, CA 1988-1995
A leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of health and beauty pr
oducts.
Executive Assistant/Administrator
Served as business and personal representative of Chief Executive Officer, assis
ting with financial and legal affairs including litigation discovery support for
company counsel.
Prepared ADP payroll and accounts payable/receivable transactions. Reconciled c
orporate bank account, assisted with human resources activities and general offi
ce management.
Assisted CEO with personal finances and financial statement preparation recordin
g capital contributions, accounting for cost of goods investments, media costs a
nd legal expense. Managed records for CPA tax preparation. Reconciled various
bank and security accounts.
Coordinated escrow activities of multi-million dollar residential, vacation home
s and condominiums.
Assisted in the development and production of infomercials for health and beauty
products.
Coordinated and managed celebrity personal appearances at product promotion even
ts.
THE MAGNIN COMPANY, Beverly Hills, CA 1986-1988
A high-end fashion retailer.
Executive Assistant
Reported to and represented CEO to top executives within the company and industr
y.
Maintained stock portfolio, business accounts, personal finances, bank reconcili
ations, tax information and business arrangements, including capital contributio
ns for new store.
Coordinated escrow related to a Private Placement Memorandum for general and lim
ited partnerships.
Organized special charity events relating to the grand opening of new store.
Managed and coordinated all confidential correspondence and travel itineraries.
AMERICAN SAVINGS & LOAN, Glendale, CA 1984-1986
Investment Officer/Account Executive
Attracted and developed new Certificate of Deposit investments averaging $750K p
er month.
Researched and developed leads through cold calling and community network develo
pment.
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT, Los Angeles, CA 1981-1984
Administrative Assistant
Provided personal assistance to Institutional Investment Banking staff (V Ps).
Maintained and reconciled sophisticated investment portfolios including margin a
ccounts.
Maintained and allocated capital investments.
Prepared short/long term investment portfolio profit statements for tax preparat
ion.
Prepared personal financial statements, administered and reconciled personal che
cking accounts, paid bills and deposited funds.
Prepared letters of credit for investments.
Coordinated with attorneys and accountants for tax issues and business investmen
ts.
EDUCATION
Attended, Akron University, Akron, Ohio