Experience

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  Gretel.ai

  • United States
  • Software Development
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Field & Events Marketing Manager

    • Dec 2023 - Present

  • People Operations Specialist

    • Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Recruiting Coordinator

    • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

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  Facebook

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

  • Recruiting Coordinator

    • Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
    • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

    • Coordinating phone, onsite and virtual interviews for candidates with speed and efficiency• Maintain recruitment applicant tracking system ensuring information is up-to-date.• Communicate professionally and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times both internally and externally with our candidates• Work closely with other coordinators on the team to constantly refine the process

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  Brandeis University

  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

  • Event Manager

    • Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
    • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

    • Support the execution and logistics of commencement including all onsite logistics setup • Book and confirm internal and external events for all campus events • Developing creative and strategic campaigns around all event programs

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  Tower Hill Botanic Garden

  • United States
  • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Associate Manager, Weddings and Events

    • Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Wedding Coordinator

    • Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

    • Sell, book, & coordinate all wedding ceremonies and receptions and assist with other social, corporate, or internal events• Respond to all inquiries & potential leads via phone, email, website, or in-person meetings and arrange tour of the venue• Generate proposals, prepare invoices, secure contracts, and collect payment from client per contract deadlines• Network and secure relationships with new vendors to enhance client’s experience• Coordinate with client’s collected vendors to ensure venue’s policies and procedures are followed• Direct & supervise all day-of event details related to timeline, décor, setup, breakdown, & vendors• Prepare all floor plans in Social Tables and distribute to clients, vendors, and internal departments• Assist with the branding and development of weddings through the Private Events Department• Train, schedule, and supervise part-time Event Assistants, Bartenders, & Barbacks• Communicate all pertinent details of events to appropriate departments and staff members• Provide fiscal accountability through event budgets and cost analysis• Assure proper inventory of all banquet service equipment and bar supplies to meet event needs• Conduct post-event evaluation to improve quality and efficiency of event operations

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  Octo Telematics

  • Newton, Massachusetts, United States

  • Events Coordinator

    • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Newton, Massachusetts, United States

    • Coordinate and execute small to large scale trade shows promoting new products• Negotiate and finalize contracts for all aspects of event needs• Plan logistics for all events, including venue selection, hotel and airfare• Partners with vendors in securing needed materials on time, within budget and meeting requested specifications• Create support materials for events, such as name badges, seating arrangements, handouts for prep meetings, and shipping materials• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales team to determine event staffing and collateral • Track event success metrics, reporting on leads and revenue generated post event • Keep departments updated on new event processes, current event issues, ongoing challenges, solutions, and industry trends

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  BJ's Wholesale Club

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Events & Promotions Analyst

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

    • Execute events and vendor promotions at BJ's clubs, corporate office and throughout the community • Development and implementation of Community Celebration events held prior to BJ's Grand Openings, corporate office annual picnic, fundraisers and cause marketing campaigns • Evaluate and report effectiveness of events through surveys and present opportunities for improvements• Work across departments (e.g. Merchandising, Real Estate, Marketing, Sales Operations) and utilize marketing tools (e.g., socialmedia campaigns, PR, collateral), to showcases new products and generate market/brand awareness• Works closely with the communications team to define event/program goals, set objectives and execute all programs in alignment with overall company positioning and ensure events receive optimal exposure and coverage vendor review and selection, detailed planning and deadline meeting, analysis of and responsibility to event budgets, acting as a liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders, manages the development and analysis of reports, and all event communications• Identify new event opportunities; define a process for assessing the business value of new events and present recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Foundation Analyst

    • Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

    • Implementation and ongoing support and development of BJ’s Charitable Foundation grant review process • Conduct data conversion and customization of third party software (Cybergrants) to streamline and update grant application • Plan and lead orientation and provide training and support to outside contract grant writers to ensure timelines are met• Analyze data to generate reports and graph charts to provide actionable analysis to define focus areas• Prepare and organize Foundation materials for review by the Advisory Committee and Executive Board of Directors • Coordinate with legal and executive team on funding approvals and disbursement of funds through Fidelity Charitable Trust• Monitor impact reports to measure progress and outcomes of approved grants• Communicates with Vendor partners and appropriately stewards the relationship through acknowledgement and follow up • Partner with Merchandising and Vendor community to share potential fundraising opportunities through the annual BJ’s Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament; as well as developing a new charity whale watching event • Create an internal and external communication plan notifying all parties of strategic changes made to the Foundation• Update BJ’s Charitable Foundation website with relevant information including new timeline dates for grant application cycle

  • Foundation & Corporate Sponsorship Specialist

    • Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

    • Assist in sponsorship review and approvals with management• Manage creation and distribution of marketing ads, payments, and contracts to meet event deadlines• Initiate internal communications and direction to field and home office regarding collections, events and promotion

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  BJ's Wholesale Club

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Financial Auditor II

    • Mar 2010 - Dec 2011

    • Perform Financial Audits in an independent and team capacity to assess the adequacy of controls• Analyze and develop policies and procedures for process improvement • Monitor and review processes to improve methodologies and increase efficiency

  • Operational Auditor

    • May 2007 - Mar 2010

    • Conduct Operational Audits to identify risk related discrepancies • Evaluate and document the accuracy and relevance of findings gathered through detailed testing • Train auditing team on compliance of principles, procedures, and practices in accordance with standard operating procedures