Ambitious professional skilled in planning high-visibility events to drive organizational growth. Expertise in building relationships with vendors, clients and community members. Strong prioritization abilities with success in managing conflicting event needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Engagement Events Coordinator
Lowell Community Health Center
Lowell, MA
02.2023 - 09.2024
Planned, organized, and coordinated all aspects of events from conceptualization to execution (all inclusive of Lowell CHC's Black History Month, South & Southeast Asian New Year, PRIDE Month, Juneteenth, & Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations for 500+ staff members)
Collaborated with staff members to create intimate department level events/activities for over 15+ staff observances (Provider Day, Community Health Worker Day, Medical Assistant Week, Administrative Professionals Day, Nurses Week etc)
Coordinated a week's worth of activities and events for National Health Center Week (includes All Staff Townhall Meetings, Staff Appreciation BBQ, Patient Resource Fair etc)
Created organizational wide communications detailing events and upcoming contests/activities (door decorating contests, walking challenges, scavengers hunts etc)
Facilitated monthly Events Committee meetings to create, collaborate and delegate event responsibilities to team members
Hosted Annual Length of Service Awards Breakfast for over 500 employees
Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, room bookings and venues to secure necessary services and resources
Ensured budget management for cost-effective events on-site and off-site
Created event agendas, timelines, and floor plans
Ordered catering and supplies for training, board meetings and community events
Sourced talent and venues for cultural events
Oversaw guest lists, room bookings, event setup, logistics and breakdown
Conducted post-event evaluations to analyze the success of events and identify areas for improvement
Office/Staffing Coordinator
Visiting Angels Newton/Canton
Newton, MA
05.2022 - 01.2023
Oversaw all staffing needs and operations of the company
Supported candidate screening and hiring processes
Facilitated procedures after hiring regarding legal documents etc
Created fun events and activities for staff appreciation
Assisted in the preparation and execution of orientation and training plans
Assumed responsibility for timekeeping and time off requests
Collaborated with payroll to ensure correct employee compensation
Ensured compliance with internal and external policies and regulations
Prepared and submitted reports on staffing operations
Intern, Clerk I, Clerk II/Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Director of the Health Department
City of Elizabeth Health & Human Services Department
Elizabeth, NJ
06.2016 - 04.2021
Typed official documents for city and public use
Wrote articles that informed the public of upcoming city developments and projects
Captured photos for the city's social media pages
Coordinated city events for the public (book bag giveaways, celebrity appearances etc.)
Answered phone calls from media outlets and citizens throughout the city
Assisted with scriptwriting and organization of the 'Our City' television show
Edited city photos and videos for public review
Case management for homelessness (shelter for homeless residents/families, referrals to other agencies)
Provided rental assistance for residents in need of security deposits or backed rent
Arranged a county-wide monthly forum to discuss updates with homelessness
Planned events and ordered supplies for upcoming city-wide projects (career fairs, giveaways and staff events)
Facilitated payments on the city's behalf using budget accounts
Handled incoming calls and other communications with residents
Aided with client reception as needed
Mail distribution to offices within the department
Managed confidential filing system for clients and staff
Greeted clients and visitors as needed
Updated paperwork, maintained documents and word processing
Prepared weekly attendance reports for payroll
Helped organize and maintain office common areas
Performed general office clerk duties and errands
Created, maintained, and entered information into databases (HMIS, MCSJ, Relocation)
Assisted with city-wide Covid-19 meal distribution program
Entered confidential data for Covid-19 vaccination program
Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of the Elizabeth Board of Education/Founder of NJ4Haiti
Stand for Something/NJ4Haiti
Elizabeth, NJ
05.2018 - 05.2019
Sought out talent for upcoming projects
Created official documents for public use
Arranged travel itinerary for domestic and international travel
Captured and uploaded photos/information for social media
Created flyers for wide-spread distribution
Planned events and fundraisers to fund trips to Haiti
Created a database for over 500 contacts
Assisted with writing of grant proposals and record keeping
Assistant Secretary
Law Office of Randy P. Davenport Attorney Office
Elizabeth, NJ
09.2013 - 06.2016
Answered phone calls from clients and attorneys
Scheduled appointments with clients
Prepared documents for attorney's review (case forms for new clients)
Filed important case documents on computer and file cabinets (motions, summons, depositions etc)
Assisted staff with daily work objectives
Updated calendar for meetings with clients
Faxed, copied and typed documents to be stored in records
Sales Associate/Cashier
Stride Rite/Sperry Topsider
Elizabeth, NJ
08.2013 - 09.2014
Maintained the cleanliness and organization of the store
Created displays for shoes that are for sale
Answered phone calls from other stores and supervisors
Assisted with inventory checks
Facilitated transactions among customers and employees
Provided each customer with exceptional customer service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Kean University
Union, NJ
08-2017
High School - AP/Honors Courses
Elizabeth High School - Gifted & Talented
Elizabeth, NJ
06-2013
Skills
Administrative support
Data entry
Budgeting and finance
Scheduling and coordination
File management
Report development
Vendor and contract negotiations
Event calendar management
Meeting planning
Special events planning
Venue selection
Events logistics management
Corporate events planning
Social media management
Promotional material design
Training
Customer Service Training, 2020
Business Writing Training, 2020
Problem Solving Training, 2020
HMIS Training, 2020
History UnErased LGBTQIA+ Training, 2023
Growing Leadership Opportunities Within, 2024
Awards
Magna Cum Laude, 2017
Kean University Lambda Alpha Sigma Honors Society, 2016
Kean University Dean's List, 2013 - 2017
Fred C Rummel Foundation Scholarship, 2013 - 2017
Mt Teman AME Church Teen Scholarship, 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Engagement Events Coordinator
Lowell Community Health Center
02.2023 - 09.2024
Office/Staffing Coordinator
Visiting Angels Newton/Canton
05.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of the Elizabeth Board of Education/Founder of NJ4Haiti
Stand for Something/NJ4Haiti
05.2018 - 05.2019
Intern, Clerk I, Clerk II/Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Director of the Health Department
City of Elizabeth Health & Human Services Department