Christine Kolenik-Striffler
Wilmington
Summary
Dynamic Operations Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Lumint Power, LLC, adept at enhancing process efficiency and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in project management, problem solving and effective communication, streamlining workflows to achieve organizational goals. Skilled in utilizing Click-Up, Zoho and Google Workspace for project scheduling and optimizing resource allocation, driving significant improvements in operational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Lumint Power, LLC
Charlotte
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource utilization.
- Developed and maintained project schedules to support team objectives effectively.
- Supported cross-functional teams by facilitating communication and collaboration efforts.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve documentation and reporting accuracy.
- Assisted in budget tracking and expense management for operational projects.
- Coordinated daily operations activities and assigned tasks to staff members.
- Assisted with the organization and execution of operational processes.
- Managed communications between departments to ensure efficient operations.
- Organized meetings, conferences, and other events related to operations.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Communicated organization's missions, goals and vision while aligning each with operational initiatives and delivery of professional services.
- Developed relationships and partnerships with business leaders.
- Allocated resources and materials to respective departments to accommodate needs.
- Created documentation outlining operating instructions for staff members.
- Collaborated with subordinate managers to assess needs and optimize activities.
- Liaised between customers and management to ensure smooth operations delivery.
- Assessed upcoming projects to forecast projected resource requirements.
- Developed strategies for streamlining workflow processes.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement within the business.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
- Implemented new operational procedures, resultingin an increase in process efficiency.
- Led crisis management efforts, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining business continuity.
- Managed scheduling and staffing, optimizing labor costs while ensuring operational demands were met.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss operational challenges and brainstorm solutions.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair schedules for equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
Virtual Executive Assistant/Production Manager and Coordinator
Tenacity Entertainment LLC.
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded internal communications, acting as liaison between departments.
- Managed projects from inception using Trello to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinated travel arrangements to optimize executive schedules.
- Screened incoming projects for management, prioritizing based on urgency.
- Enhanced CEO’s communication and daily operations through effective collaboration.
- Supported managers and teams in executing daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Wrote and edited correspondence, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
- Created projects and developed actionable plans to meet organizational goals.
- Managed executive schedules and organized appointments efficiently.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for staff and clients.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure project alignment.
- Maintained confidential files and documents in an organized manner.
- Conducted research to support executive decision-making processes.
- Drafted correspondence and reports to facilitate clear communication.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Compiled data from various sources into spreadsheets for analysis purposes.
- Assisted in developing presentations, documents, spreadsheets and other materials as needed.
- Managed multiple calendars for executives and ensured all deadlines were met.
- Assisted in coordinating special events such as board meetings or employee appreciation days.
- Provided administrative support to senior management staff members.
- Developed an organized filing system to store important documents related to the executive office.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors by responding to inquiries promptly.
- Relayed messages, retrieved reports and printed documents for co-workers to assist with office workflow.
Virtual Assistant/Social Media Manager
Multi Media Platforms Inc
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Support CEO and Executive Team with all start up needs
- Manage Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for Guy Magazine, Guy Magazine Central Florida, WiRLD and Florida Agenda
- Admin Duties including managing calendars and e-mail
- Project manage all article deadlines
- Edit and post all articles in WordPress, then publish to each website
- Gather google analytics information
- Compile and publish photo posts
- Organized digital files and documentation for easy access and retrieval.
- Handled customer inquiries via email, providing prompt and professional responses.
- Conducted research to support project development and team initiatives.
- Maintained databases, updating information to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and workflows.
- Answered telephones and emails, replying to customer, and vendor inquiries and issues quickly and effectively.
- Screened emails and decluttered inbox by creating folders, labels, and filters.
- Handled data entry tasks to help client spend more time on executive commitments.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials such as brochures and flyers.
- Conducted research on potential leads for new business opportunities.
Digital Editor/Chief Operating Officer
Gratitude Entertainment Inc.
Los Angeles
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Spearheaded all company policies and procedures from day one
- Editing of all online materials
- Ran all social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hootsuite)
- All Administrative Assistant Duties
- Produced a soundtrack with songs from Wynonna Judd, Kid Rock, Stevie Nicks and More
- Put together marketing and fundraiser plans
- Coordinated events
- Ran online charity auction from beginning to end
- Ran screening and music events, organized the logistics, and promotions
- Edited and proofread submissions to ensure clarity and accuracy.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to digital content.
- Edited, proofread, and revised existing webpages for grammar, style, and clarity.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive social media plan.
Entertainment Manager & Coordinating Producer
Stratus Media Group
Los Angeles
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Work in Production coordinating all recordings of live event
- Coordinate all video
- Marketing (edit materials, design logos, and company collateral)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
- Administrative Duties (keep schedule, book travel)
Education
Master’s Degree - Criminology
Regis University
COBachelor of Art degree - Social Psychology & Public Relations
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Microsoft Windows, Zoom, WordPress, Excel, Trello, PowerPoint, Mail Chimp, Google, Google Documents, Canva, Asana, Internet Explorer, and other proprietary databases, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Hootsuite
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Administrative support
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Vendor engagement
- Scheduling management
- Project scheduling
- Logistics coordination
- Administrative management
- Employee engagement
- Marketing
- Task delegation
- Operational planning
- Project planning
- Productivity management
- Delegation
- Customer relationship management
- Logistics management
- Scheduling coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Customer relationship development
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Lumint Power, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Virtual Executive Assistant/Production Manager and Coordinator
Tenacity Entertainment LLC.
01.2017 - 01.2023
Virtual Assistant/Social Media Manager
Multi Media Platforms Inc
04.2015 - 10.2016
Digital Editor/Chief Operating Officer
Gratitude Entertainment Inc.
04.2012 - 09.2014
Entertainment Manager & Coordinating Producer
Stratus Media Group
08.2009 - 08.2012
Master’s Degree - Criminology
Regis University
Bachelor of Art degree - Social Psychology & Public Relations
Lehigh University