Experience

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  Self-Employed

  • Executive Personal Assistant
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  Self-employed

  • North Shore Long Island

  • Executive Personal Assistant

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • North Shore Long Island
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  North Shore Land Alliance

  • Oyster Bay, New York

  • Executive Assistant/Development Associate

    • Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Oyster Bay, New York

    Responsible for planning and on-site execution of annual fundraising events for an accredited land trust on the North Shore of Long Island. Administered budgets including golf and tennis outings, wine auction dinner dance, private VIP dinners, art exhibits, New York City lectures and youth-orien...

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  Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

  • Smithtown, NY

  • Community Event Coordinator and Puppy Raiser

    • 2014 - 2016
    • Smithtown, NY

    Hosted events supporting special needs adults and Veterans in a voluntary position. Assisted with the puppy raising program by socializing, raising and training future assistance guide dogs. Coordinated educational events with schools, churches, and community organizations.

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  Petals Floral and Event Design

  • Locust Valley, NY

  • Floral and Event Designer

    • 2012 - 2014
    • Locust Valley, NY

    Assisted owners with retail sales, merchandising and management for a VIP clientele, corporations, and leading philanthropic organizations. Received telephone orders, designed bouquets, created centerpieces and assisted in the overall construction/breakdown of events.

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  Cindy Shelley Floral Designs, Inc.

  • Locust Valley, NY

  • Business Owner, Floral and Event Designer

    • 2003 - 2012
    • Locust Valley, NY

    Established and managed an independent floral and event design company while raising a family. Studied in Belgium, Paris, England and Amsterdam for the design of large scale modern tablescapes, wedding production/construction, bar and bat mitzvahs, sympathy workshops and corporate events.

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  Morgan Stanley Investment Management

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

    • 1999 - 2003
    • Greater New York City Area

    Provided administrative support to two senior executives, Managing Director and EVP of Operations. Prepared and maintained executive calendar of activities and planned business meetings, created travel itineraries, screened and directed calls, visitors, and internal/external personnel. Tracked ...