Senior Meeting & Operations Manager

• Aug 2021 - Present

Operations Manager

• Nov 2020 - Sep 2021

Meeting Planner

• Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

Manager of Special Events

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

Oversee Special Events for Faculty, Staff, and Students. Manage event logistics for Faculty conferences, Staff events such as the Summer Picnic and Holiday Party, and Northern and Southern Commencement Ceremonies. Build and maintain vendor partner relationships to leverage and negotiate fees for events. • Planned and executed all aspects of the Summer Picnic and the Holiday Party and by modernizing events with fresh and new ideas increased participation over 25%. • Managed commencement ceremonies for Northern and Southern California for up to 30,000 people. • Developed and implemented training, as well as supervised up to 200 Staff for both Northern and Southern commencement ceremonies aligning with event goals and objectives. Show less

Project Manager

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

Orchestrated event operations seamlessly including site visit, venue selection, contracts, entertainment, décor, and food and beverage. Mentored by CEO to understand all aspects of the company and assist with investor relations. • Demonstrated leadership and flexibility in rapidly evolving start up environment. • Maximized information flow to executive team and provided a bridge for seamless communication. • Built trust and upheld strong relationships with members of the board, executives, investors, staff, and vendors through clear communication. • Key member of investment and strategies team that led to completion of a $23 million financing round • Managed Administration Coordinators and supported their growth Show less

Workplace Services Administrator

• Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

Executed meetings and events and managed all operations of the building while providing consistent high-level customer service to 1,000+ employees daily. Supported various events for up to 3,500 attendees such as: Summer Picnics, Holiday Parties, Open Houses, and Philanthropy. • Initiated organization effectiveness change that resulted in savings of $10,000+ annually • Planned various teambuilding and employee professional development events such as: sailing, ropes course, food bank, bowling, strengths and etiquette training for 30+ employees quarterly. • Led project management initiative for more than 1,000 employees. • Selected for organization’s high-potential leadership development program. • Managed eight contract employees coordinating security processes • Proposed, implemented and continued to manage employee carpool program Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

Served as liaison to employees and students in Student and Diversity Services and planned student events. Arranged campus interview programs, job fairs, and events in Career Services. • Coordinated commencement ceremonies for over 200 students and designed program. • Assisted with disability accommodations • Guided students to available resources, responded to needs, and scheduled appointments • Assisted with campus interview programs, job fairs, and events and designed posters for office related programs Show less

Production Assistant and Operations Coordinator Assistant

• 2004 - 2006

Edited and formatted scripts and operated as Production Assistant for the KPBS TV show Full Focus. Maintained broadcasts of volunteer readings and organized schedules for the KPBS Radio Reading Service. • Effectively completed administrative tasks such as dub requests, mailings, updating episode and segment master lists, faxing, answering phones, and making copies • Maintained broadcasts of volunteer readings, to those unable to read independently, as Operations Coordinator Assistant • Developed a more efficient organization system for disbursement and control of materials • Efficiently completed administrative tasks such as mailings, answering the phone, and making copies • Responsible for playing music during breaks using the audio board and VirtualDJ Show less

Peer Advisor

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

• Worked as a peer advisor in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising office and trained new incoming advisors • Helped students make informed decisions on class schedules, graduate schools, and career options • Worked as a peer advisor in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising office and trained new incoming advisors • Helped students make informed decisions on class schedules, graduate schools, and career options

Sales Associate

• 2003 - 2004

• Opening and closing responsibilities • Top sales associate with high productivity and knowledgeable in selling strategies, financial expectations, and goals • Wrap Desk Coordinator with duties to include managing the cash register and motivating other sales associates • Opening and closing responsibilities • Top sales associate with high productivity and knowledgeable in selling strategies, financial expectations, and goals • Wrap Desk Coordinator with duties to include managing the cash register and motivating other sales associates

Interviewer

• 2001 - 2002

• Recruited and interviewed participants to take place in marketing studies in order to achieve quota • Successfully completed administrative tasks such as answering phones, faxing, making copies, and organizational tasks • Recruited and interviewed participants to take place in marketing studies in order to achieve quota • Successfully completed administrative tasks such as answering phones, faxing, making copies, and organizational tasks