Jennifer W. Jung
Development Manager at Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York- Claim this Profile
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Wedding and Event Planner (CWP)
Lovegevity Wedding Planning InstituteJan, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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2016 - Present
• Responsible for developing comprehensive Individual Giving strategies to grow and manage the donor pipeline and stewardship plan for mid-level donors, event donors, and affiliate groups for the Metro New York and Western New York chapters. • Support the Director of Special Events & Community Fundraising, and Development staff to plan and facilitate all events. • Produce all event administration and logistics for special events, stewardship events and select community events, including but not limited to: coordinating collateral/signage orders, and securing all necessary event permits and insurance certificates. • Utilize event tracking tools to record and administer all event expenses, ensuring expenses align with budgets and are processed in a timely manner. • Oversee gift processing for the chapter and provide select CDO support. • Secure in-kind donations for the chapter’s special events as needed to cut costs and stay on or below set budgets. • Work with various venues to negotiate and execute contracts for annual events. • Serve as the department specialist on a specific task across the Community Fundraising portfolio unless this task is led by the respective project lead. • Monitor progress of events by running necessary reports and maintaining up-to-date records. • Assist in the creation of a detailed Special Events and Community Fundraising Annual Plan. • Supervise team interns and support staff. Show less
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Long Island City Partnership
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Consultant, LIC Springs!
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2015 - 2015
• Coordinated on-site logistics including set-up/strike, run-of-show, staff and volunteer check-in. Maintained management spreadsheets to track event details including participants, vendors and prize packages. • Curated fitness activities and assisted in the coordination of performance stages. • Arranged assignments and supervised event volunteers. • Planned and created agenda for participant and volunteer meetings. • Directed graphic designer in the creation of the event map. • Coordinated on-site logistics including set-up/strike, run-of-show, staff and volunteer check-in. Maintained management spreadsheets to track event details including participants, vendors and prize packages. • Curated fitness activities and assisted in the coordination of performance stages. • Arranged assignments and supervised event volunteers. • Planned and created agenda for participant and volunteer meetings. • Directed graphic designer in the creation of the event map.
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Brooklyn Book Festival, Inc.
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Brooklyn, NY
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Consultant, Event Coordinator
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2011 - 2015
• Solicited and processed participant proposals from interested literary organizations, venues, and food vendors. • Coordinated and supervised event volunteers. • Solicited and processed participant proposals from interested literary organizations, venues, and food vendors. • Coordinated and supervised event volunteers.
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Maimonides Medical Center
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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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Consultant, Special Events/External Affairs/Development
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2013 - 2014
• Created and maintained management spreadsheets to track event details including RSVPS, pledges, payments and invoices. • Managed and cultivated vendor relationships and handled contract negotiations. • Coordinated and oversaw on-site logistics including set-up/strike, run-of-show, and attendee registration. • Solicited and secured corporate and individual sponsorships/in-kind donations as well as silent auction and raffle items. • Events: Maimonides Heart & Vascular Center Red Tie Gala, March 2014 The Jack R. Aron Medal Presentation Dinner, January 2014 Maimonides Gala, November 2013 The 11th Annual Maimonides Golf Classic, June 2013 Cardiac Donor Cultivation Event, May 2013 Edgar Lichstein, MD Celebration, March 2013 Main Entrance and Lobby Re-opening, February 2013 Community Mental Health Lobby Re-opening, January 2013 Show less
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National Employment Law Project
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Temporary Part-Time Event Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
• Assisted with the planning of Envisioning Work Fundraiser Event. • Communicated with Board Members to arrange flight, hotel and transportation accommodations. • Outreach to local businesses to donate items for auction. • Coordinated and oversaw on-site logistics including set-up/strike, run-of-show, and attendee check-in. • Assisted with the planning of Envisioning Work Fundraiser Event. • Communicated with Board Members to arrange flight, hotel and transportation accommodations. • Outreach to local businesses to donate items for auction. • Coordinated and oversaw on-site logistics including set-up/strike, run-of-show, and attendee check-in.
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Consultant, Event Coordinator
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2011 - 2012
Consultant, Volunteer Coordinator – Holiday Celebration, December 2012 Consultant, Event Coordinator - SATW Editors Counsel Annual Meeting, February-May 2012 Consultant, Event Assistant - Dine in Brooklyn, February-March 2012 Event Volunteer - “Brooklyn Day” World Police & Fire Games, May-August 2011 Consultant, Volunteer Coordinator – Holiday Celebration, December 2012 Consultant, Event Coordinator - SATW Editors Counsel Annual Meeting, February-May 2012 Consultant, Event Assistant - Dine in Brooklyn, February-March 2012 Event Volunteer - “Brooklyn Day” World Police & Fire Games, May-August 2011
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Wizard
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New York, NY
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Consultant, Assistant Vendor Coordinator
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2011
• Assisted with the coordination of vendor load-in and set-up at Star Chefs International Chefs Congress Event. • Assisted with the coordination of vendor load-in and set-up at Star Chefs International Chefs Congress Event.
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Fourth Wall Events
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant, Event Decor
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2010 - 2011
• Décor Staff - American Express Family Holiday Event, December 2011 • Décor Staff - Tourism Toronto, December 2011 • Volunteer, Décor Staff - VisitBritain, March 2011/Tourism Toronto, December 2010 • Décor Staff - American Express Family Holiday Event, December 2011 • Décor Staff - Tourism Toronto, December 2011 • Volunteer, Décor Staff - VisitBritain, March 2011/Tourism Toronto, December 2010
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Outten & Golden LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal Manager
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2006 - 2010
Supervision: • Hired, trained and directed paralegal and clerical staff. • Managed team expansion to reflect explosive growth in business. • Designed and implemented team building activities. • Established and maintained paralegal training manual. Management /Administration: • Collaborated with attorneys and administrative management to maximize office productivity and efficiency. • Directed communication with clients, co-counsel and defense counsel, and expert witnesses. • Oversaw case investigation process including administering intake interviews and preparing discovery, motion, and trial documents. • Used client management and case management programs to track and monitor case status and court-ordered deadlines. • Negotiated fees and terms associated with professional and subscription service vendors. • Familiarity with legal system and court procedures - Fluency in the area of employment and labor law. • Assessed the validity of individual claims as well as class action cases. Show less
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Dinkes & Schwitzer PC
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New York, NY
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Paralegal & Supervisor of a Litigation Team
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2003 - 2005
• Specialized in processing pharmaceutical drug liability claims. • Trained and supervised entry level paralegals. • Worked with the partners and other paralegals to investigate, analyze, and develop cases for individual litigation. • Prepared, filed & served Summons and Complaint. • Monitored deadlines set by pretrial orders to assure filing and serving of documents in a timely manner. • Correspondence with referring attorneys, defense attorneys, and doctors on various aspects of clients’ claim. • Conducted intake interviews via telephone and in person with potential clients to assess the validity of claims. • Administered procedures for retaining, rejecting, filing, and dismissing cases. • Communicated with clients through oral and written correspondence. • Reviewed and prepared plaintiff profile forms and claimant profile forms. • Respond to deficiency notices. • Maintained and updated the database and spreadsheets for all active cases. • Familiarity with legal system and court procedures - Fluency in the areas of pharmaceutical litigation, and personal injury. Show less
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Kreindler & Kreindler LLP
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Temporary Paralegal
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2003 - 2003
• Completed Victims Compensation Fund applications for 9/11 claims. • Created individual damage brochures for each VCF claim including supporting documents. • Drafted correspondence to clients in regards to processing their claim. • Scanned photos/documents and inserted them into the claimant’s personal narrative. • Completed Victims Compensation Fund applications for 9/11 claims. • Created individual damage brochures for each VCF claim including supporting documents. • Drafted correspondence to clients in regards to processing their claim. • Scanned photos/documents and inserted them into the claimant’s personal narrative.
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Weitz & Luxenberg PC
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United States
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Law Practice
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300 - 400 Employee
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Paralegal/Supervisor of a Litigation Team
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1999 - 2003
• Specialized in processing personal injury, wrongful death, products liability claims. • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation - scheduled and summarized depositions, made travel arrangements, organized files, prepared exhibits, page & line designations. • Corresponded with referring attorneys, defense attorneys, and doctors on various aspects of clients’ claim. • Conducted intake interviews with potential clients to assess the validity of claims. • Administered procedures for retaining, rejecting, filing, and dismissing cases. • Communicated with clients through oral and written correspondence. • Interfaced with the accounting department to ensure payment of incurred litigation expenses in a timely manner. • Responsible for document production and records management. • Obtained, reviewed, and summarized medical records. • Reviewed and prepared interrogatories/patient profile forms. • Organized and conducted bi-weekly meetings with team members to review progress, to resolve internal issues and discuss other strategies. • Maintained and updated the database for all active cases. Show less
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Education
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University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Legal Studies, General