Bridgette Nalty
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Leveraging 10 years of professional expertise in developing and executing events, programs, and project management initiatives. Known for quantifiable success in cultivating resources to drive achievements for students, campuses, and businesses. Adept at advancing educational development, implementing strategic event planning, and successfully bridging communication gaps for measurable business growth. Proven track record in designing and overseeing initiatives that enhance education and contribute to significant business accomplishments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Freelance Business Owner
01.2014 - Current
- Develop, design and plan creative concepts, projects and events for small and large scale events.
- Collaborate closely with clients to curate and execute entire scope of all creative projects and events within timeframes, budgets, goals and expectations.
- Consult with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions to maintain 97% successful client review.
- Develop key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth by ensuring all milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Communicate with cross - functional teams to perform and meets all creative projects and program needs from inception to completion.
- Nurture and foster positive relationships with vendors partners, sites, contracting staff, non-profits and other entities.
Program Manager - Independent Contractor
Los Angeles Mission Community College
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Successfully spearheaded and executed LA Mission: Job Placement Department for 7 Career Technical Education Departments.
- Developed strategic plans to bridge gap between job seeking students, industry partners and college programs.
- Enhanced departments by managing event plans, logistics, operations and marketing for faculty, staff, community partner and students.
- Trained and enrolled students, faculty and employers to increase knowledge and usage of college job search platform and job placement tracking system.
- Composed and effectively communicated project presentations in person and via Zoom.
- Worked closely with college faculty and administrators to support and enhance programs by planning and attending events.
Recruiter Specialist/Admissions Coordinator
Goodwill Industry
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Selected to construct and manage growth within the recruitment and admissions process by 94% for Workforce Development Department.
- Managed 4 programs simultaneously to maintain grant requirements.
- Spearheaded and orchestrated over 45 community recruitment events to enhance mission awareness and highlight services and programs.
- Formulated, organized and attended varies community events to promote employment opportunities, training programs and career resources.
- Increased enrollment for three on - site career training programs by 87%.
- Organized and lead events for major regional companies while building and maintaining positive relations with 100 + companies and partners.
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Program Coordinator/Instructor
Goodwill Industry
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Facilitated weekly Life Skills and Workforce Readiness Workshops for over 50 students enrolled at Cerritos Community College.
- Planned and customized clear strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths by offering individual training to help meet employment goals for over 200 students.
- Identified and provided resource referrals based on individual needs.
- Conducted weekly workshops and one-on-one sessions to assist over 235 job seekers yielding 90% placement success rate.
- Initiated and organized monthly events on and off campus to promote career opportunities to maintain grant requirements.
Academic Counselor
International Career Development Center College
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted academic advisement services for over 600 students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Provided academic guidance for over 600 students to establish educational and career goals.
- Tracked retention rate to maintain 95% for 40 consecutive cohorts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2011
Skills
- Managerial and Leadership
- Collaborative
- Creative and Innovated Mindset
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Self - Motivated and Entrepreneurial Work Ethic
- Reliable
- Public Speaking
- Oral and written communication
- Technical Integration
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Cultural Diversity and Competence
- Effective Organization
Timeline
Program Manager - Independent Contractor
Los Angeles Mission Community College
01.2018 - 01.2021
Recruiter Specialist/Admissions Coordinator
Goodwill Industry
04.2016 - 10.2018
Program Coordinator/Instructor
Goodwill Industry
01.2015 - 04.2016
Event Planner
Freelance Business Owner
01.2014 - Current
Academic Counselor
International Career Development Center College
01.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Jose State University
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