Deborah Gales
Associate Director at The George Washington University Law School- Claim this Profile
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Cornell UniversityJul, 2023- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The George Washington University Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Director
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May 2022 - Present
•Plans, establishes, and implements various events, e.g., meetings, conferences, educational symposia, galas, and other major events, either off-site or on-site, for the Law School. Ensures all events are focused on an inclusive climate for all attendees. •Partners with various schools, groups and community members to support diversity and equity. Develops strategies and initiatives in order to leverage partnerships. •Serves as principal liaison between contractors, caterers, administrators, faculty and staff with regards to all facets of the logistical operations and support of multiple programs and events. •Negotiates terms and administers various contracts with vendors for services, in accordance with the Law School’s budget constraints, and within the stated policies and procedures. •Participates in the determination of requirements as to space, facilities, equipment, lodging, catering, transportation, and on-site management and recommends associated budget/cost proposals for such events to ensure cost effectiveness. •Serves as a consultant to the Law School’s students, faculty and staff on matters pertaining to planning and management of internal and external events. Show less
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Georgetown University Law Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director
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Jul 2019 - Apr 2022
• Supports all online Meetings, Events, Symposiums, and Colloquiums.• Research, selects, and secures event venues nationally, internationally, and coordinates registration sites and attendee lists. • Maintains an active role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple types of events vital to Georgetown University Law Center's Mission. • Supervises, trains, and cross-trains Administrative Assistant, student workers, and volunteers prior to and during events. Advise Student Group Leaders and advocate on their behalf. • Acting liaison between clients, vendors, and various departments for web-based invites, registration platforms, and event list management. Utilizes ZOOM, Webex, Google Meetings, CRM, EMS, GMS, CVent, Workday, PeopleSoft, Catertrax, Social Tables, and various other software applications.• Works directly with the Dean’s Office faculty, staff, students, Development and Alumni Affairs, as well as Yellow Ribbon participants, and other departments within the Law Center and Main Campus. • Negotiates contracts with hotels and resorts as well as coordinating the activities of various vendors providing services during an event.• Responsible for external groups space inquiries and events. Designs and implements creative elements for assigned events.• Develops and manages event budgets, contracts, payments, and coordinates post-event recap for internal/external clients. • Responsible for reviewing and analyzing ROI data to effectively determine the viability of events. Show less
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Event Planner
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Oct 2016 - Jul 2019
• Maintains an active role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple types of events vital to Georgetown University Law Center's Mission. • Supervises, trains and cross-trains Administrative Assistant, student workers, and volunteers prior to and during events. • Acting liaison between clients, vendors and various departments for web-based invites, registration platforms, and event list management. Utilizes CRM, EMS, GMS, Workday, PeopleSoft, Catertrax, Social Tables and various other software applications. Show less
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Executive Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2016
• Provided a broad range of support to the Executive and Associate Directors of Development and various shops within the Development Office. • Compiled and analyzed gifts, stewardship and alumni reports in databases such as Gift Reporter, Gambit and PRM.• Conducted Prospect Research and maintained and tracked all records regarding solicitation and stewardship process for donors and alumni. • Maintenance of alumni and faculty biographies, travel arrangements, and itineraries, calendars, ProCard reconciliations, expense reports and event planning. Show less
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Executive Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
• Responsible for all aspects of providing significant support to the Director of the Cancer Center • Acts as liaison between the Director, Doctors, Researchers, Post-Doctoral Fellows and Faculty Members. • Managed the overall functions of the administrative portion of the Cancer Center. • Responsible for licensing, credentialing, recruitment and orientation, including drafting initial letters of recommendation for appointments. • Coordinated meetings, conferences, and responsible for all Special Event plans. • Hired, scheduled and supervised student workers. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2017
Georgetown University
Master's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
2013 - 2015
Georgetown University
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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