Experience

Temple University College of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Present

• Administrative Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2019



University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Coordinator

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2017

  • One of the primary organizers of university-wide commencement, which recognizes nearly 6,000 spring graduates and hosts nearly 20,000 guests in attendance;• Plan, coordinate and assist with other events, including opening convocation ceremony, honorary degree breakfast and other events as they arise;• Sole handler for commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients, including guests such as Vice President Joseph Biden, Grammy recipient John Legend and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda;• Exclusive editor and producer of approximately 8,600 diplomas annually;• Assist students with confirming degrees and through the Apostille and State Seal process. Show less

• Administrative Assistant

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Initiated and executed project to gather information about advisory boards on campus;• Invited and arranged for top alumni, including trustees, overseers, and major donors, to represent Penn at institutional inaugurations;• Managed inquiries from general office phone number and email, as well as Vice President’s mail;• Provided administrative support to six colleagues in tasks including, but not limited to research, writing, scheduling meetings, and staffing special events.



Stephen Starr Events

• Part-time Server

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2013

  • Selected to work high-profile events, including the Steppingstone, Inc. Annual Gala, Friends of Rittenhouse Ball on the Square, and the Silver Linings Playbook wrap-up party; • Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage presentation standards and proper etiquette; • Adapted to various events from elegant wedding receptions to casual cocktail parties; • Recognized for providing exemplary guest experience after three months. • Selected to work high-profile events, including the Steppingstone, Inc. Annual Gala, Friends of Rittenhouse Ball on the Square, and the Silver Linings Playbook wrap-up party; • Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage presentation standards and proper etiquette; • Adapted to various events from elegant wedding receptions to casual cocktail parties; • Recognized for providing exemplary guest experience after three months.



Tria Cafe

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager and Closing Bartender

  • Apr 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Recommended and implemented improvements to restaurant practices;• Trained new employees on product information and restaurant procedures;• Aided in weekly and monthly food and beverage cost analysis;• Supervised back-of-house employees to ensure compliance food safety guidelines and front-of-house employees to provide exceptional guest experiences.

• Server and Bartender

  • May 2007 - Mar 2008

  • Provided an exemplary dining experience to restaurant patrons;• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage choices in order to assist guests during their selection and pairing process;• Skilled at anticipating, identifying, and fulfilling guests’ needs;• Acknowledged for exemplary service after three months with company.



Eulogy Belgian Tavern

• Manager and Server

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2007

  • Provided owner with weekly financial reports after executing weekly payroll, analyzing sales data versus products purchased, and balancing accounts;• Selected, ordered, and priced out new craft beers to add to menu;• Resolved any issues that arose.

• Server

  • May 2005 - Oct 2005

  • Maintained bi-level station of up to 16 tables;• Guided patrons as they navigated through a beverage menu with over 200 beers;• Delivered a unique experience by bestowing interesting information about craft beer and brewing process.