Dave Esons
Arts Coordinator and Operations Support at Harvard Ed Portal- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPR certified.
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
Experience
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Harvard Ed Portal
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Arts Coordinator and Operations Support
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Mar 2022 - Present
(Role title) Front Desk Receptionist/Operations Team (March - June) - Provided phone / in-person assistance to visitors to the gallery, students and visitors attending programming- Answered questions about the Ed Portal’s mission and programming areas- Helped with moving furniture, prepared for events, booked rooms, ordered catering, light cleaning(Role title) Arts Program Coordinator (June - September)- Completed overseeing the installation of Postcards From Allston art for the HEP Crossings gallery- Helped complete and run the reception event for Postcards From Allston (ice cream truck, DJ, catering)- Finished the Artist Pipeline Program for six artists being mentored while completing projects - Regularly worked with Central Finance to pay artists, contractors, vendors and for program expenses- Continued building the Mobile Public Arts Tour app stops (descriptions, photos, sources) - Remained part of the operations team to help with miscellaneous tasks/projects around the HEP office- Consistently attended and tabled at the Brighton Farmers Market on Wednesday afternoons - Helped interview and hire three new interns for the arts program
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Wayfair
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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COVID-19 Testing Administrator
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Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
(On site through Beacon Hill Staffing)- In a team of four, help to pool test 3,500 employees out of 5,500- Instruct employees on how to correctly administer the two-nostril swab test- Perform contact tracing to contain the spread of COVID-19 and contact those who were at risk of exposure- Collect swabs from employees after each test and secure those swabs in a tube- Use ThermoFisher Scientific COVID testing kits to provide testing to employees every morning- Track employee pool-testing with Color COVID testing software - Utilize Cue Health Rapid Tests when an employee requires individual test results in twenty minutes- Consistently use provided PPE, safely handle biohazard swab sample bags and adhere to all safety protocols- Maintain 100% test and case confidentiality
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Boston Children's Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Staff
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Sep 2021 - Nov 2021
(On site through Beacon Hill Staffing) - Managed and completed the COVID-19 and Influenza Initiative to ensure departmental compliance- Assisted in creating and organizing the executive director’s monthly AMEX receipt and face sheet report- Completed a large holiday gift order for surgical referrals and other corporate purchases- Created the departmental town hall meetings with slide presentations and minutes every two to three weeks- Scheduled meetings for the executive director and other department staff
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CyberArk
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Desk Receptionist
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
(On site through Beacon Hill Staffing)- Answered high volume incoming calls to CyberArk- Prepared conference rooms for meetings- Packaged and sent out parcels- Assisted the Office Manager with reorganizing supply closet- Helped the property manager resolve building issues with parking and facility technical problems (On site through Beacon Hill Staffing)- Answered high volume incoming calls to CyberArk- Prepared conference rooms for meetings- Packaged and sent out parcels- Assisted the Office Manager with reorganizing supply closet- Helped the property manager resolve building issues with parking and facility technical problems
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New England Law | Boston
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Covid-19 Testing Coordinator
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
(fully remote capacity through Beacon Hill Staffing) - Reported all positive Covid cases to the Boston Public Health Commission- Collaborated with the RN to identify, isolate and contact all positive cases for contact tracing- Created the testing schedule for the RN on each testing day- Completed each day with a manifest of test kits that was then sent to the Broad Institute for processing- Answered testing, vaccination and other pandemic questions from students, faculty and administrative staff- Created, The Public Health Weekly, initiative to influence healthy student behavior during the pandemic - Attended weekly meetings with the Boston Public Health Commission / Mayor’s Office for pandemic updates- Met weekly with the Contact Tracing Collaborative of Partners In Health concerning positive cases- Assisted the communications department with school announcements regarding testing and pandemic updates- Researched best safety practices for the in-person commencement to prevent cases- Created a commencement foot-traffic flow map to minimize exposure and maintain social distancing- Completed additional miscellaneous administrative projects as directed by supervisor and staff- Used knowledge from graduate school public health education in decision making
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Massachusetts Promise Fellowship
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
- Chaperoned during the YES alpine and cross country skiing trips and trainings for youth- Supported the ski shop manager with equipment fittings, ski shop and inventory organization- Created and facilitated weekly curriculum workshops for youth- Organized youth trips to BU and Northeastern and visits from NYU, Emerson, and a financial aid specialist - Held one-on-one and group college preparation themed meetings with high school juniors and seniors- Demonstrated flexibility in a fluid office environment and work schedule - Helped youth with autism improve communicating, edited essays, recruited goal of 120 youth for program
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Sales Associate
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
- Researched niche areas of antiques for owner to buy and sell- Produced social media content- Utilized interpersonal skills to provide customer service in person and by phone - Researched niche areas of antiques for owner to buy and sell- Produced social media content- Utilized interpersonal skills to provide customer service in person and by phone
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Friva Medical Corporation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Freelance marketing assistant
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2019
- Researched and wrote the Q&A content for the Friva probiotic supplement website- Monitored the business sales page on Amazon - Negotiated vendor accounts for the Friva Medical supplement with health food and grocery stores- Made 25+ marketing cold calls daily in addition to follow up negotiation calls and emails- Performed light scheduling for business founder to meet potential buyers for meetings - Researched and wrote the Q&A content for the Friva probiotic supplement website- Monitored the business sales page on Amazon - Negotiated vendor accounts for the Friva Medical supplement with health food and grocery stores- Made 25+ marketing cold calls daily in addition to follow up negotiation calls and emails- Performed light scheduling for business founder to meet potential buyers for meetings
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Robert Half
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Temp Office Assistant at Direct Relief
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
- International Programs team- Updated and organized shared system interdepartmental documents- Used organization skills to file extensive aid relief records, digital and hard copies- Scanned and digitized shipping documents and other sensitive information- Provided hands-on administrative support to complete daily tasks- Completed the 2018 audit of donations and procurements - International Programs team- Updated and organized shared system interdepartmental documents- Used organization skills to file extensive aid relief records, digital and hard copies- Scanned and digitized shipping documents and other sensitive information- Provided hands-on administrative support to complete daily tasks- Completed the 2018 audit of donations and procurements
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Ranker
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Uruguay
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
- I researched interesting historical topics and wrote articles on each subject. My beat was history and strange historical facts. Article subjects included but were not limited to: Unique items from World War OneHistorical Disasters Throughout Human History Islamic Contributions to Western CultureSmall Countries That Were Formerly EmpiresHistorical Figures Related To Each Other - I researched interesting historical topics and wrote articles on each subject. My beat was history and strange historical facts. Article subjects included but were not limited to: Unique items from World War OneHistorical Disasters Throughout Human History Islamic Contributions to Western CultureSmall Countries That Were Formerly EmpiresHistorical Figures Related To Each Other
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Freelancer.
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Administrative Assistant
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
I was a freelance contract assistant with a focus on writing, social media marketing and clerical support in public relations and marketing.- Pitched story ideas to journalists - Drafted press releases for a publicist- Performed database entry and research for a PR consultant- Completed various administrative projects and tasks for consultants and PR specialists I was a freelance contract assistant with a focus on writing, social media marketing and clerical support in public relations and marketing.- Pitched story ideas to journalists - Drafted press releases for a publicist- Performed database entry and research for a PR consultant- Completed various administrative projects and tasks for consultants and PR specialists
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Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2012 - Jan 2015
- Wrote and submitted press releases, calendar listings and query letters. - Maintained incoming and outgoing email and phone correspondence.- Participated in strategic planning for clients.- Built media database.- Proof read and edited website content for clients.- Edited promotional reels.- Created and update online database of journalist contact information. - Researched and identified potential clients.- Assisted with Smart Exposure's re-branding.- Secured media placement for clients.- Pitched stories to journalists.
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Marketing Specialist
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
- Made 30+ daily marketing cold calls to prospective clients.- Signed up new clients in the medical business to promote on Healthcentrex.- Managed the Healthcentrex online marketplace for each client.- Created monthly marketing reports for clients.- Researched new clients and created lists of prospects.- Managed the Google Adwords marketing campaigns and budget for Healthcentrex clients.- Answered Friva Medical Corporation patient phone calls and scheduled patient appointments.
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West Coast Pictures, LLC
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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Executive Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
- Took meeting minutes- Did research for film, web series and TV projects- Ran errands- Copy editing- Administrative email and written correspondence - Did light calendar management, booking meeting rooms, lunches- Promoted West Coast Pictures at the 2011 American Film Mart- Held meetings with producers at our booked hotel office during the AFM - Took meeting minutes- Did research for film, web series and TV projects- Ran errands- Copy editing- Administrative email and written correspondence - Did light calendar management, booking meeting rooms, lunches- Promoted West Coast Pictures at the 2011 American Film Mart- Held meetings with producers at our booked hotel office during the AFM
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Assistant/intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2012
- Helped schedule auditions post casting calls for films, TV shows and commercials- Signed in talent for auditions and kept talent organized while waiting- Operated camera and sound equipment to record auditions- Acted as a stand-in for auditions requiring several people- Replied to agent and manager audition inquiries for talent by phone and email- Helped edit script segment drafts for auditions- Took notes on each audition to send to agents and managers - Helped schedule auditions post casting calls for films, TV shows and commercials- Signed in talent for auditions and kept talent organized while waiting- Operated camera and sound equipment to record auditions- Acted as a stand-in for auditions requiring several people- Replied to agent and manager audition inquiries for talent by phone and email- Helped edit script segment drafts for auditions- Took notes on each audition to send to agents and managers
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ACME Talent & Literary
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Assistant
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May 2008 - May 2009
- Floated among departments giving administrative assistance- Covered the front desk phones, greeted guests, kept the office clean, ordered supplies- Called and emailed commercial department clients for talent bookings- Filed documents for all departments- Assisted agency casting director manage talent for a TV show- Handled light travel logistics for literary agent Mickey Freiberg- Light to moderate calendar management for literary agent- Covered literary assistant’s desk- Filed, used office equipment, interfaced with high level agency stakeholders- Made calls, follow up emails and filed for voiceover agent- Trained new interns- Responded to talent and agent emails to screen before agent access- Reorganized the office filing system for payments to client talent- Handled highly sensitive production materials- Utilized InEntertainment database software to organize, book and keep track of client bookings- Organized talent photo headshot resumes
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Education
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2017 -
New York University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health -
2005 - 2009
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Communications -
2016 - 2018
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Public Health -
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New York University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health -
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New York University
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