Experience

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  American Museum of Natural History

  • Assistant to the Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History

    • Jan 2023 - Present

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  Cosmic Perspectives, LLC and Curved Light Productions, LLC

  • Executive Assistant to the Director of the Hayden Planetarium at AMNH

    • Jun 2020 - Present

    • Oversees arrangements and scheduling of all meetings, StarTalk recordings, media encounters, travel logistics (car service, hotels, planes, and trains), and other assorted activities that occupy his calendar. Liaises with speaking agents, literary agents, publishers, Boards and government agencies such as NASA, the Pentagon, the White House, organizations and businesses in portfolio of activities, and with the webmaster for frequent updates to his website. Works with producers and writers to ensure that the active and fickle production schedule lands smoothly in the calendar. Liaises with celebrity guest representatives and other guests to ensure that StarTalk recording sessions go smoothly.

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  The American Museum of Natural History

  • New York, New York

  • Department Administrator for the Department of Astrophysics

    • Feb 2018 - Present
    • New York, New York

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  Experience Sicily

  • New York City

  • Communications Professional

    • Mar 2016 - Present
    • New York City

    Manages web presence including online marketing and communications and corresponds with clients and visitors both domestically and abroad for a boutique tourism and education company.

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  Weight Watchers International

  • Administrator/Communications Professional

    • Dec 2010 - Present

    • Manages financial paperwork; works with company on-site contacts; meets clients for At Work Meetings, Travel Centers, and Centers, certified Personal Coach

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  Norman Foundation/Lassalle Fund, NY

  • Executive Administrator/Bookkeeper

    • Mar 1998 - May 2015

    • Wrote declination and bestowal letters to grant applicants, handled checks to recipients, worked as private secretary

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  Boylan Studios

  • 601 West 26th Street, NY NY

  • Events Manager/Studio Manager

    • Aug 2001 - Dec 2007
    • 601 West 26th Street, NY NY

    • Oversaw execution of events: corporate, private, fashion shows, trade shows, films, television• Coordinated all communication with clients, vendors, facilities staff• Supervised on-site staff to ensure successful events• Negotiated and prepared client contracts for studio bookings• Solicited new business from magazines, catalogues, photographers, caterers, and event planners through cold-calling and face-to-face meetings• Maintained and serviced existing clients such as Martha Stewart Living, Vogue, Vanity Fair

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  Opera Singer

  • USA and Europe

  • Opera Singer

    • Jan 1992 - Dec 2002
    • USA and Europe

    • Performed in operas and concerts for theaters and festivals across the USA and in France, Italy, Albania, Germany; roles include Musetta – La Bohème, Susanna – Le Nozze di Figaro, Zerlina – Don Giovanni, Despina – Così Fan Tutte, Papagena – Die Zauberflöte, Frasquita – Carmen, Giannetta – L’Elisir d’Amore

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  Printempia Corp.

  • Park Avenue and 54th Street, NY NY

  • Executive Assistant

    • Jul 1997 - Dec 1999
    • Park Avenue and 54th Street, NY NY

    • For a fundraising and development consulting firm, drafted and edited proposals and follow-up correspondence • Prepared solicitations and tracked guest lists for major fundraising events• Greeted and registered guests at fundraising events• Interacted with perspective donors on behalf of clients• Interacted on a daily basis with such clients as New York City Ballet, Storm King Art Center, Second Stage Theatre, Teatro alla Scala Foundation USA, Rhode Island School of Design

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  Freelance Experience

  • Fundraising/PR Consultant, French Translator and Researcher, Paralegal, Chef’s Assistant, Crew Leade

    • Jan 1900 - Dec 1900

    Double Entendre Music EnsemblePeoples’ Symphony Concerts – PR and Audience Outreach • Provided strategic fundraising advice• Wrote advertisement cards and promoted concerts French Translator For Thirteen/WNET, The New York Times, and Los Angeles Times journalistABC News, New York, NY Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York, NY• Interviewed a French Resistance fighter and survivor of Buchenwald-Dora for back-up legal research• Facilitated interviews with international film directors and actors: Esther Gorintin, Jean-Pierre Denis, Tony Gatliff, Claire Denis and Manoel de Oliveira, • Investigated medical studies on mesotherapy for 20/20 ABC News producers• Translated and proofread legal documents• Bunin & DiGiulio Defense Negligence Firm, New York, NY• Summarized transcripts of pre-trial depositions• Processed authorizations, requests and demands, medical and tax forms • Investigated and secured medical records; accompanied plaintiffs to defendants’ doctors • Telephoned courts and other parties regarding motion, discovery and inspection, and deposition dates; assembled exhibits for motions and responses to demands; served papers; filed papers with courtsThe Sylvia Center, New York, NY• Prepared meals for an organization that serves public schools and provides private lessons about healthy food preparation, cooking, and eating habits.Crew Leader Assistant US Census 2010• Managed enumerators, scheduled meetings, proofed documentsRevenue Collector Blancs Manteaux • Served as USA liaison for Parisian clothing designer Alain CamusetNotary Public, NY • Notarizes signatures, does mobile notary work; worked as a Licensed Signing AgentCLINTON-GORE Campaign, New York, NY 1992• Served as member of Rope Team for major Democratic fundraiser at the Sheraton Hotel in NYC and for a breakfast with Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, met President Clinton and Vice President Gore • Completed on-the-street voter registrations• Cold-called potential voters