Rachel Bitney Wecht
Office Manager and Events Coordinator at Library Foundation of Los Angeles- Claim this Profile
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Maria Ciampa
Rachel's energy, talent, and sense of humor makes her an inspiration to work with and learn from. She is one of the best teachers of improv, whether she is formally instructing or onstage. I highly recommend Rachel as a performer and teacher of theater.
Maria Ciampa
Rachel's energy, talent, and sense of humor makes her an inspiration to work with and learn from. She is one of the best teachers of improv, whether she is formally instructing or onstage. I highly recommend Rachel as a performer and teacher of theater.
Maria Ciampa
Rachel's energy, talent, and sense of humor makes her an inspiration to work with and learn from. She is one of the best teachers of improv, whether she is formally instructing or onstage. I highly recommend Rachel as a performer and teacher of theater.
Maria Ciampa
Rachel's energy, talent, and sense of humor makes her an inspiration to work with and learn from. She is one of the best teachers of improv, whether she is formally instructing or onstage. I highly recommend Rachel as a performer and teacher of theater.
Experience
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Library Foundation of Los Angeles
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager and Events Coordinator
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Workshop Facilitator
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1997 - Present
Created and facilitated corporate improv training programs focusing on power dynamics, listening, creativity, and communication for various companies including, "The Lobby", Google, DoSomething.org and others. Developed improv games and structures for live touring production of "The Bachelor" reality show. Created improv training schedule and games for YouTube comedian, Markiplier (32.5M subscribers) and his team to use for their live US tour. Created and facilitated corporate improv training programs focusing on power dynamics, listening, creativity, and communication for various companies including, "The Lobby", Google, DoSomething.org and others. Developed improv games and structures for live touring production of "The Bachelor" reality show. Created improv training schedule and games for YouTube comedian, Markiplier (32.5M subscribers) and his team to use for their live US tour.
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Stroz Friedberg, an Aon company
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
Oversaw the day-to-day operations and administration of the London office. Managed, maintained, and implemented all office policies and procedures dictated by Operations department.Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
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International Operations Coordiantor
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Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
Launched two international offices one in Hong Kong and one in Zurich. This included hiring and training of operations staff, purchasing all office equipment and physically set up Hong Kong office.Assisted VP of Operations with business insurance and risk management initiatives in Europe and Asia along with any other strategic Operations initiatives.Responsible for training all new employees on company Intranet, Aderant timekeeping software, Salesforce and Concur Travel and Expense management system. Show less
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Office Manager
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Jan 2011 - Sep 2012
Managed the NY Operations group which is comprised of Receptionists, Admin Assistants, Asset Managers, and the Facilities Department. Responsible for the on-boarding/New Hire Orientation and training of over 40 new employees. I co-led the recruiting process for the Office Manager position in Washington, DC,Seattle and Chicago. Assisted in formalizing many of the procedures within the Operations department.
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Stroz Friedberg, an Aon company
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Asset Coordinator
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Sep 2008 - Jul 2010
As Asset Coordinator I was responsible for the acquisition, deployment, tracking and securing of all company Hardware and Software assets. This position is also responsible for maintaining and reconciling the assets inventory at the firm’s headquarters location and having any damaged equipment repaired or replaced. As Asset Coordinator I was responsible for the acquisition, deployment, tracking and securing of all company Hardware and Software assets. This position is also responsible for maintaining and reconciling the assets inventory at the firm’s headquarters location and having any damaged equipment repaired or replaced.
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Improv Asylum
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actor/Writer
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2004 - 2007
At Improv Asylum I helped write 15 sketch shows during the three years I worked there. I was a member of the Main Stage cast. I also taught introductory improv courses while at the theater. I was also involved in the corporate training side of the theater. I helped provide Improv training to many corporations in and around the Boston area. At Improv Asylum I helped write 15 sketch shows during the three years I worked there. I was a member of the Main Stage cast. I also taught introductory improv courses while at the theater. I was also involved in the corporate training side of the theater. I helped provide Improv training to many corporations in and around the Boston area.
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Office Manager
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2003 - 2007
Managed the schedules of four academic advisers, maintained office supplies, filing system, student records, and phone lines of the Academic Advising center of Emerson College. Assisted students with registration scheduling and questions. Supervised two student workers. Maintained the general appearance of the office. Managed the schedules of four academic advisers, maintained office supplies, filing system, student records, and phone lines of the Academic Advising center of Emerson College. Assisted students with registration scheduling and questions. Supervised two student workers. Maintained the general appearance of the office.
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Education
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St. Catherine University
Bachelor’s Degree, Theatre/Theater