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Below is my current resume that is a history of work, school, and internships. I've been very blessed with great experiences.

Stella B. Yoon

Chicago, IL    Ph: (708) 822-7784
E-mail: stellayoon@hotmail.com          www.stellayoon.com

Objective

Seeking a rewarding and fulfilling full-time position as an accountant and/or project manager in the for-profit and non-profit business industry using my business management and creative skills.

Summary of Experience

Creative PR & Marketing & Events communications professional for over 9 years with a background in numerous industries including real estate appraisal & sales, hospitality, non-profit organizations, retail, education, travel, printing, and publishing. Diverse skill set with an emphasis on account project manager and creative coordinator. Additonal background expertise in graphic design, and print /video production. Contribute to company growth & profitability through account & project management.

Professional Experience

Committee/Board Member

March 2009 to Present  - Health Alternative Systems, Inc.  Chicago, Illinois    www.hascares.org
Volunteer services to advocate for health awareness for Illinois communities.

Publishing & Media Coordinator/Billing & Collections Account Coordinator

August 2003 to December 2008  - Real Estate Analysis Corp.  Chicago, Illinois    www.reac.com
Manage, execute, and organize publishing department appraisal projects, website, invoicing, collections, equipment, research, purchasing, and customer service. Increase collections and production efficiency.

Business Admin & Accounting Intern-Part time

May 2008 to present  - Hyde Park Arts Center-Chicago, Illinois  www.hydeparkarts.org
Assist Director of Operations & Finance and Senior Business Administrator with Accounts Receivables and Payables. Manage database for Quickbooks and etapastry.com for members, artists, and students. Assist in managing student art class registration and processing. Increase collections and database management accuracy. Assist management with accounting policies and implement improvement for operations for registration and banking procedures.

Director of Events / Former Board Member / Volunteer

June 2003 to Sept 2004 - Splitpillow - Chicago, Illinois   www.splitpillow.com
 Manage, organize, market, and assist Executive Director planning film events for the Chicagoland area. Increased awareness through marketing with events and promotions for non-profit organization in Chicago.

Graphic & Production Manager

September 2000 to October 2001  - Pencor LLC   Chicago, Illinois
Managed, designed, executed, consulted, analyzed and marketing liasion for 4pg & 8pg newsletter products for over 600 clients - CPA and Law clients. Training for new graphic employees. Printer liaison, tracking, quoting, database management, customer service, customer support for online newsletter products, and manage project progress for small marketing business company.

Graphic Artist

April 2000 to September 2000 - Press America Inc. Chicago, Illinois www.pressamerica.com
Managed and executed graphic design print projects using QuarkXpress, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Customer service, tracked project progress, and trouble shooting.

Layout Manager/Writer/Photography

January 1999 to April 2000 - UIC Today Newspaper Inc. Chicago, Illinois www.uictoday.com
Managed visual production, and distribution. Assisted in customer service and marketing promotions. Wrote food review articles.

Internships & Assistant Positions    Part - time

Teacher Assistant/Videographer/Graphic Designer
April 2002 to June 2003    - Frances Xavier Warde Schools    Chicago, IL    www.fxw.org

Internship    Part-time   Executive Assistant
November 2001 to April 2002 / June 2003 to August 2003  - National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Midwest Chapter    Chicago, IL    www.natas.org

Internship    Part-time   Marketing Assistant
April 2003 / July 2003 to August 2003   - Kukla Productions-Chicagoland, IL    www.kikivale.com

Administrative Temp
January 2002 to May 2002   - Arts & Business Council of Chgo.   Chicago, IL    www.artsbiz-chicago.org

Graduate Assistant
October 2001 to May 2002   - Columbia College    Edward Morris-Chair of Television Dept.   Chicago, IL

Education & Certifications

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY    MSA    Accounting. May 2009
Graduate Electives: Project Management, Entrepreneurship &
Intro. to Databases. May 2008
ILLINOIS STATE - Motorcycle Licensing Safety Class. August 2008
HAROLD WASH. COLLEGE  - Illinois Real Estate Sales Certification. December 2005
COLUMBIA COLLEGE    MAM    Arts, Entertainment, and Media Mgt. August 2003
ILLINOIS BOARD OF EDUCATION - Substitute Teaching Certification. 2003
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO    BA English Literature. July 2000
MAC UNIVERSITY  - Web Authoring Bootcamp. April 2000
ADOBE SEMINARS  - Photoshop 6.0    June 2001

Freelance Projects

Columbia College - Office of Asian Student Cultural Affairs    Postcard/Flyer (2002)
Children at the Crossroads    Brochure (2003)
"Love, Labour, and Lingerie" Short film Challenge Project    Director/Producer (2003)
FXW - 8th Grade Theatre Documentary    Director/Producer (2003)
Kukla Productions    Kiki Vale    "Diva for a Day Promo"    Director (2003)
Heavenly Lawncare    Marketing Materials (2003)
Melina's Mexican Salsa    Marketing Materials (2002)
Souljourner.com Magazine    Typesetting/Brochure (2002)
Shades of Chicago    Postcard (2002)
Goldstein Financial    Ravinia Ad (2001)
"Mother's Rhetoric"    VIDEO - Director/Producer (1999)