Most Important Skills for an Assistant Operations Coordinator at Ventana Productions
Kylie, an Assistant Operations Coordinator, identifies time management, clear communication ("being able to have a clear and concise conversation and being able to email professionally"), and adaptability to different software (including mastering "Microsoft Excel") as crucial skills for success in their role, highlighting the importance of these skills in navigating the multifaceted demands of the job. The ability to manage not only their own time, but also the time of others, and the need for professional communication skills across various platforms, emerged as key elements of their daily work.
Communication, Time Management, Adaptability, Software Proficiency, Professionalism
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Kylie Olsen
Assistant Operations Coordinator
Ventana Productions
Loyola Marymount University
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Entertainment, Music & Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Time management and prioritizing tasks effectively
2. Strong and clear communication skills (written and verbal)
3. Adaptability and proficiency in various software applications
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
For me, I would say good time management is important. Especially since I currently wear so many different hats, being able to manage my time well and manage other people's time too is crucial.
I need to make sure that when I'm sending things out, I'm not overwhelming anyone or that I'm communicating clearly with them. I would say that being a really strong and clear communicator is the second most important thing.
This is especially true when you're communicating with so many different people across the board, whether they're freelancers, clients, or the head of the company. Just being able to have a clear and concise conversation and being able to email professionally is key.
I think not enough people recognize how important it is to be able to write a good email or talk professionally on the phone, as that is a lot of what I do. I would also say being familiar with software like QuickBooks is important.
Being really comfortable adapting to different software is important. I was not an Excel Microsoft user until I got this job, and I learned that a lot of our work uses Microsoft. So, I needed to learn to be able to use it and adapt, even though we also use Google.
Understanding and knowing how to use Microsoft is also important. So, overall, the three main skills I would say are the most important are time management, communication, and being adaptable and flexible with different software.