Ruth Medina

Office Manager/Admissions Officer at Esperanza Academy
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Boston, US
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Michael Baenen

I had the pleasure of working with Ruth at Tufts for six years and I truly appreciated her efforts and collegiality during her tenure.

Bethany Versoy

Ruth is highly skilled at managing both budgets and personnel. She is able to manage multiple events where the timing from one to another needs precise coordination and a clearly thought out plan. She is able to solve problems on site ensuring a smooth event. I worked with Ruth as she managed a range of events from those for high ranking world leaders to college students; from a reception for several hundred people to a luncheon for six. I highly recommend her event management skills.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Manager/Admissions Officer
      • Jun 2019 - Present

    • Office Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

    • Events & Operations Coordinator
      • Jan 2018 - May 2019

    • Harvard Ed Portal Operations Team
      • Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

    • House Manager/Personal Assistant
      • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

    • House Manager/Personal Assistant
      • May 2015 - Jun 2017

      Worked independently achieving great results on dinner events on short notice. • Planned, implemented and executed events at Mr. Butcher’s residence. • Purchased of household equipment.• Managed and supervised household, coordination with contractors. Worked independently achieving great results on dinner events on short notice. • Planned, implemented and executed events at Mr. Butcher’s residence. • Purchased of household equipment.• Managed and supervised household, coordination with contractors.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Gifford House Manager, The President's Residence
      • Apr 2002 - Sep 2013

      Managed, oversaw all house events for the President’s Residence at Tufts University, hosting approximately 9,000 visitors annually. Worked closely with trustees, visiting lecturers and dignitaries, academic departments, special events, student activities as well as catering and household staff to carry out flawless events. Supervised and trained household and catering staff, coordinated with Facilities team for events of up to 1000 guests. • Coordinated, organized tented receptions for over 1000 attendees, holiday parties and galas for 500 and themed luncheons for 8 -150 attendees. • Instituted and managed inventory of all china, silverware decorations and in-house catering equipment, significantly reducing financial loss.• Negotiated all vendor contracts, collaborated with in-house chefs, caterers and set-up staff to design layout, themes, color, lighting, A/V and menus. Worked closely with Facilities Director to choose the correct tent for each event• Oversaw the renovation of Gifford House, working directly with contractor’s staff on design, construction changes, and punch list.• Assisted Sr. Construction Project Manager at Tufts University• Provided special assistance to President Lawrence S. Bacow and his family, problem-solving on Gifford House related issues.

    • Program Manager/Office Manager
      • Oct 2000 - Apr 2002

      Promoted from Office Manager to manage relationships and negotiate contracts with hotels, caterers, and vendors for all MTC events. Responsible for registration, billing, credit card processing and coordination of guest speakers, handouts, banners, A/V equipment. Administered programs and International Trade Committee meetings such as:• Business Speakers Series – Invited CEO’s and company leaders as speakers for series. • Trade shows, Award Dinners and Golf Tournaments as networking events.• Site location, hotel and catering negotiations.• Event Logistics

    • House Caretaker
      • Oct 1996 - Sep 2000

      Served as “right hand” to the House Manager of Boston household for Senator John F. Kerry and Theresa Heinz. Oversaw the hiring of outside contractors, provided assistance to caterers for special events, handled petty cash for household needs, bought, and ordered all equipment and supplies. • Readied house for frequent visitors from all over the world.• Assisted with diplomatic dinners and house events for dignitaries such as, Senators and political leaders like the Kennedys’ and the Dukakis’. • Mrs. Heinz remains a strong personal and professional reference.

Education

  • UMass Boston
    School of Management
    2002 - 2006
  • Tufts University
    Received a Certificate, Foundations of Leadership
    2005 - 2005
  • Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
    Associate's degree, Business Administration, General
    1981 - 1983

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