Experience

La Colmena NYC

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Clouds On Feet

• Co-owner

  • May 2011 - Present

  Personal Project: www.cloudsonfeet.etsy.com - Handmade jewelery of exclusive design, primarily made in aluminum and natural materials and www.arlettecepeda.com - my artwork Personal Project: www.cloudsonfeet.etsy.com - Handmade jewelery of exclusive design, primarily made in aluminum and natural materials and www.arlettecepeda.com - my artwork



Wagner College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Bonner Leaders Program Director

  • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

  Facilitate and coordinate the Bonner Leaders Program at Wagner College, student program focussed on service, access to education and leadership development.

• Director

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2020

  The director is responsible for the central oversight of community engagement student programs and College initiatives including but not limited to the Bonner Leaders Program, IMPACT Scholars Civic Network, the Port Richmond Partnership Leadership Academy and the 30,000 Degrees College Readiness initiative. Focusing on the three partnership outcomes, increased student learning, raised civic consciousness, and sustained community work; the director is responsible for enhancing Wagner College Community Partnerships by maintaining strong communication and conducting regular meetings of engaged students, faculty, and partners, with a strong emphasis on the Port Richmond Partnership. The director works closely with the Office of the Provost and Dean of Integrated Learning to vet new partners both locally and nationally as well maintain existing relationships through ongoing dialogue and collaborative work. The director is responsible for expanding and supporting the civic mission of the college by helping to centralize the understanding of a community derived curriculum that works to increase civic engagement efforts and results in the development of future civic professionals.



Petrossian Inc

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Sales Representative

  • Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

  Retail: Provided outstanding customer service to elite retail customers. Conducted sample presentations of Petrossian gourmet products. Procured merchandise and supplies for Petrossian Cafe. Oversaw opening and closing of the cafe.Wholesale: Managed wholesale accounts. Processed wholesale orders. Designed and reproduced promotional materials, such as flyers and newsletter. Trained new employees. Acted as main point of contact for airlines and cruises accounts. Ordered all office supplies. Processed outgoing mail. Processed credit card payments. Produced sales reports. Performed general office duties.



Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Director - CAS/AileyCamp Staten Island

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2010

  Assisted in the screening, interviewing and selection of applicants, parents/guardians. Coordinated all aspects of camp relating to the physical set-up of the camp site. Created and designed handbooks, invitations, programs and all other written materials. Spoke and generated interest about AileyCamp in schools and community organizations. Conducted orientation sessions. Managed program budget. Coordinated transportation to field trips, breakfast, lunch and snacks for students. Assisted Camp's Artistic Director in planning weekly staff meetings. Supervised and evaluated artistic and administrative personnel's performance. Kept and maintained all camp records and generated final reports.

• Public Relations Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2010

  Collected, edited, prepared, researched, distributed and archived press coverage materials. Executed photo retouching and video editing. Reproduced DVDs. Created expense reports, mailings, correspondence and performed miscellaneous office duties.

• Marketing Assistant

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  Assisted the Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Collected, edited and prepared press materials similar to those performed as public relations assistant. Performed miscellaneous office duties.

• Administrative Assistant - CAS/AileyCamp Washington Heights

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  Assisted the Artistic Director in coordinating daily schedule, weekly staff meeting, and final performance. Coordinated students' transportation to and from camp and to field trips. Served as liaison between campers, parents, artistic and administrative personnel.



Brooklyn Arts Council

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Mar 2006 - Jun 2008

  Teaching Artist for the after-school program CASA: A Museum in a School. Taught visual arts to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Teaching Artist for the after-school program CASA: A Museum in a School. Taught visual arts to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.



Adolph S. Ochs School & Academy

• Teaching Artist

  • Oct 2006 - May 2008



KECSS

• Teaching Artist

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Created and implemented the residency program. Taught fundamentals of digital photography to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Curated and installed the closing exhibition. Created and implemented the residency program. Taught fundamentals of digital photography to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Curated and installed the closing exhibition.



C F Associates

• Assistant

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2006



Instituto de Desarrollo Integral Leonardo Da Vinci

• English Teacher

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2005

  Full time English as a Second Language teacher to 2nd through 8th grade students in a private school setting. Full time English as a Second Language teacher to 2nd through 8th grade students in a private school setting.



Museum of Arts and Design - MAD

• Intern

  • Jan 2003 - May 2003

  Assisted the Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator with miscellaneous office duties and research. Assisted the Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator with miscellaneous office duties and research.



A.T.M. Real Estate Ltd

• Assistant/Receptionist

  • Feb 2001 - Mar 2002

  Answered and directed telephone calls, arranged appointments for shareholders/tenants when requesting repairs. Edited and typed letters. Performed general office tasks. Answered and directed telephone calls, arranged appointments for shareholders/tenants when requesting repairs. Edited and typed letters. Performed general office tasks.



Metropolitan House Inc

• Assistant to President

  • Jun 1998 - Jan 2001

  Performed a range of tasks in a fast paced environment, including but not limited to personal assistant, office duties, accounts payables, merchandise displayer and supervision of sales personnel. Performed a range of tasks in a fast paced environment, including but not limited to personal assistant, office duties, accounts payables, merchandise displayer and supervision of sales personnel.