Experience

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  YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

  • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

  • Executive Assistant to the President/CEO

    • Jul 2013 - Present
    • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

    President & CEO leads 17+ Y sites, numerous program locations and seasonal fluctuations of 1,700-2,000 employees. The $55M+ ('19) operating budget includes diverse community impact programming for three umbrella jurisdictions (DC/MD/VA) covering 7+ school systems, and a 40-mile radius.Responsibilities include scheduling; document and correspondence crafting and editing; creating and maintaining checklists and tracking spreadsheets; and training colleagues/temps/interns on protocols and needs.Primary or cmte. assistance on guest hosting, presentation guidance, agenda and invitation development, travel arrangements, and catering management. Board of Directors' Mtgs: DC2013-19 Annual Mtg: The National Geographic Society's Museum, The Hamilton Live2020 & 2021 Annual Mtg.: Virtual 2013-19 (19th-25th Annual) Y Thingamajig(R) Invention Convention: Prince George's Equestrian Center/ Show Place Arena2016-19 Thingamajig(R) Awards Reception: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office HQ2013 Historic Branch Re-Opening & 2018 5-Year Ann. Events: YMCA Anthony Bowen (YAB)Exec. Retreats: The Hotel Hershey, Hyatt Reg. Ches. Bay, Gaylord Nat.2014-18 Y Camp Youth Song Writing Workshops: YAB 2014-19, '22 Spr. & Fall U.S. Dept. of State/ espnW/ U. of Tenn., Glob. Sports Mentoring Prgm's Y Events: YAB 2017-19 Afr.-Amer. Resource Network (AARN) Conf.: YAB2022 & 2023 Boys and Young Men of Color Convening: Hyatt Regency, & Omni ShorehamCOVID-19 Response, 5/20 - 22: Marketing & Philanthropy Cmte.: shared social media posting & monitoring, fundraising support (Social Media) Content Captains teammember: 2023Y-USA training: see Educ.ymcadc.org - One of the largest social service agencies assisting communities in D.C., nearby MD and N. VA on the topics of youth dev., healthy living, and social responsibility. - 170-year-young Assoc.- Entwined w/ 2,700+ U.S. Ys & Ys in 119 countries - Among 10 largest USA-based Ys- Y-USA: Top 10 on Forbes' "The 100 Largest U.S. Charities" list

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  Freelance

  • Assistant: Multiple employers

    • Apr 1997 - Present

    Gardener, painter, house & dog sitter, reader (Online and mail assistance for an individual who was blind)

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  **

  • Washington, DC

  • Executive Assistant to the CEO*

    • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
    • Washington, DC

    Board-governed, social services non-profit association with over 160 years of experience, 17 regional branch locations, and nearly 50 employees in their downtown Washington, DC headquarters. Connected to an international group strengthening communities in over 120 countries.* Temp-to-Perm Position** see post above

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  • Washington, DC

  • Administrative Assistant to the CEO*

    • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
    • Washington, DC

    14-week orchestration of the following responsibilities within the CEO Office:- International travel logistics encompassing bookings, itinerary creation and expense reports- Initiated travel membership rewards program redevelopment - Created travel, expense report and Calendar Review Meeting checklists- Calendar management and meeting planning including agenda, room set-up and guest hosting- Communications coordination- Research for a Board of Director's/Committee Volunteer Recognition Program- Diligent Boardbook creation and editing for Board of Director and Committee meetingsBoard-governed, certification non-profit organization with over twenty-five years of experience and nearly eighty employees within their downtown Washington, DC headquarters. Field: Financial planning* Temporary Position

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  University Research Company/Center for Human Services

  • United States
  • International Trade and Development
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • EA to the SVP, QPI/Director, USAID HCI Project

    • Jan 2009 - Sep 2012

    Executive Assistant to SVP of Quality & Performance Institute (QPI)/Director of USAID Health Care Improvement Project (USAID HCI Project)- Travel logistics- Calendar management- Meeting creation - Communication coordination- Event planning- Guest hosting- Expense Report processingUSAID HCI Project's Fields: International Development, Quality Improvement, Health Care. Organizational ManagementUSAID HCI Project's Sub-fields: HIV/AIDS, Maternal & Neonatal/Child Health, Health Workforce Development, Orphans & Vulnerable Children, Community Health, Nutrition, Patient Safety, Research & Development, Knowledge Managementwww.urc-chs.comwww.hciproject.org

  • QPI Events Manager

    • Feb 2011 - May 2012

    Quality & Performance Institute (QPI)Headquarters, domestic and international conferences, meetings and events, including guest hosting, catering and travel assistance. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CO-COORDINATOR:May 2010: Chronic Conditions Care Design Conference Speke Resort & Conference Center, Munyonyo, Uganda (http://www.hciproject.org/sites/default/files/Kampala%20Chronic%20Care%20Design%20Meeting_March2011.pdf)Transforming Health Systems and Improving Quality Care for Chronic Conditions in AfricaImperial Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Kampala, UgandaREGISTRATION DESK ASSISTANT: (Guest of) Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)Dec. 2010: IHI's 23rd Annual National Forum (on Quality Improvement in Healthcare) Marriott Orlando World Center Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FloridaMarch 2010: IHI's 12th Annual International Summit (on Improving Patient Care in the Office Practice & the Community)Gaylord National, National Harbor, MarylandDec. 2009: IHI's 22nd Annual National Forum (on Quality Improvement in Healthcare) Marriott Orlando World Center Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FloridaMEETING COORDINATOR:Quarterly: Spring 2009 - Spring 20012 Quarterly Review Meetings (Co-Coordinator)hosted for USAID HCI Project COTRURC Headquarters, Bethesda, MarylandSept. 2010: “The Role of Improving Safety and Quality in Addressing the Millennium Development Goals” by Sir Liam Donaldson of WHO(http://www.hciproject.org/node/1598) Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Washington, DCMay 2009: Technical Advisory Group Meeting(http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADP059.pdf)Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Washington, DC

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  Wildlife Alliance (Formerly WildAid)

  • Washington, DC

  • Media and Membership Services Coordinator

    • Jul 2006 - Dec 2008
    • Washington, DC

    July 2006 - March 2007: Administrative CoordinatorMarch 2007 - December 2008: Media and Membership Services Coordinator "Direct Protection to Wildlife in Danger"National Park Protection, Illegal Wildlife Trade Awareness, Sustainable DevelopmentFormer Headquarters: Washington, DCField Offices & Alliance HQs: Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Vladivostok- Web 2.0: Creation and updating- Membership Services: Communications, donation processing- Newsletter and Website: Content Editing and Design Assistance- Fundraising: Idea-generation, Planning Assistance- Event & Travel Planning: Domestic and On-site Events- HR: Benefits and Intern Management Assistance- Office Management, Point-of-Contact and Relocation Coordination- Convio and DonorPerfect Interaction

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  Ginkgo Gardens

  • Garden Center Associate

    • Mar 2005 - May 2006

    Assisted with customer inquiries and requests, plant maintenance, merchandise displays, cashiering and product stocking for a long-standing, indep.-owned, neighborhood-based garden center in DC's historic Cap. Hill/Barracks Row neighborhood which provided home and garden goods, tools, decor and perhaps most importantly advice for primarily neighbor customers.

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  Audrey Edelman RealtyUSA

  • Ithaca, New York Area

  • Marketing Coor. & EA to Principal Broker/Owner/Founder

    • Jul 2003 - Sep 2004
    • Ithaca, New York Area

    - Ad Writing & Design - Multiple, dual-company direct-mail campaigns to 2,000+ clients- Event Planning & Marketing- Vendor Coordination- Executive AssistanceA 45+ agent real estate firm, established in 1989, specializing in residential properties in the Ithaca area

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  The Cornell Store

  • Ithaca, New York, United States

  • Book Store Sales Assoc.

    • Aug 1999 - May 2002
    • Ithaca, New York, United States

    Bookstore section of The Cornell Store at Cornell University

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  Kosciuszko Foundation

  • Limanowa, Poland

  • ESL Program: Teacher's Assistant (Poland)

    • Jul 1998 - Aug 1998
    • Limanowa, Poland

    Co-ed middle school English language and cross-cultural program. Regional weekend travel included.Combined with additional, personal summer travel in Poland, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic.

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  Bearsch Compeau Knudson Architects & Engineers PC

  • Binghamton, NY

  • Interior Design Intern

    • 1900 - 1901
    • Binghamton, NY

    (4-month span over three seasons)- Edited Construction Documents in AutoCAD- Prepared Materials Boards- Site Visits: Solo and team reviews- Printed & Delivered Construction Documents- Re-configured Materials Resource Room