Adela Popescu

Executive Assistant and Brokerage Support Associate to Managing Directors at JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle), a Portland financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management.

* Key team member on national and international multimillion dollar accounts

* Created and maintained detailed real estate documents requiring high levels of accuracy including, market surveys, tours, proposals, etc.

* Invoiced transactions and kept accurate work in progress/commission reports for brokers

* Managed Director’s complex and frequently changing travel arrangements

* Managed external contacts for Directors and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts

* Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events

Placed as temporary Executive Assistant to VP, Client Administration and Managing Associate(s) at financial services firm in downtown Portland.

* Maintained calendars, prepared or gathered meeting materials, and assisted with follow-up from meetings

* Managed complex travel arrangements and promptly process expense reports

* Downloaded and prepared cash values reports routinely in a timely and accurate manner.

* Managed the administration of staff time off; tracked time, updated and maintained master administration holiday calendar and collected timesheets.

* Assisted in managing work deadlines and preparing reports for client meetings.

Assisted Brand Manager with the execution and management of fashion product for five sportswear labels, in accordance with design, pricing and brand strategies.

* Partnered with Brand Manager and Design Director to maintain consistent brand image

* Interfaced with design, tech, sales and sourcing to maintain successful workflow improving communication and delivering all products on or ahead of schedule.

* Analyzed retail sales with Brand Manager and Design Team to identify opportunities.

* Partnered across internal teams to provide production support

* Managed the Wash & Care Process for all 5 sportswear labels

* Managed all sample deliveries and showroom displays

* Achieved costing and aesthetic goals for the seasonal fabric palette

* Discussed style lines, details and revisions with design team

* Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives

* Direct responsibility for negotiating product prices with vendors

* Assessed merchandise mix to continually broaden and improve assortments

* Clearly communicated design revisions to all members of the fashion team

Sr. Administrative Assistant to Lending Department. Edited, typed and distributed daily time sensitive reports. Provided reception, travel arrangements and clerical support.

* Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events

* Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation

* Supervised part-time administrative staff.

* Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures

* Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget

* Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements

Displayed extensive knowledge of make-up products and application procedures; providing a high standard of make-up applications and retail sell-through to customers.

* Implemented effective retail selling strategies and promotional activities.

* Cultivated new guest relationships and ensured retention of existing guests.

* Provided makeup consultations, evaluated clients skin tone and other features to determine the most appropriate make-up products and color scheme.

* Assisted in planning and organizing retail counters and displays for the retail area, according to plan-o-gram.