Carol Gonzalez
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced with comprehensive event management, including planning, logistics, and execution. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations and team efficiency. Track record of delivering high-impact events through strategic planning and collaborative efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Event Assistant
Kinetic Events
08.2024 - Current
- Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
- Promoted a safe environment at events through strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in organizing successful events by collaborating with vendors and suppliers.
- Handled attendee inquiries or concerns professionally, resolving any issues promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Managed crowd control effectively while maintaining a welcoming demeanor towards attendees at high-capacity events.
- Managed registration tables, streamlining the check-in process for guests and participants.
Adjunct Lecturer
CUNY Lehman College
01.2016 - Current
- Design and manage over four curricula, ensuring documents meet timetable, department, and college standards
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning by staying current on industry trends and research developments in the subject area.
- Taught Database Design and Programming classes in business operations, business procedures, and application of computer technologies.
- Create, evaluate, and grade undergraduate student IT projects, presenting them to the department chair, dean, and advisors
- Create and Manage Information technology and, database events.
- Use digital marketing techniques to persuade students to attend events and convince hiring managers to attend our events
- Research and attend several IT events to speak to companies about student learning requirements for job placements
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed marketing materials and promotional campaigns to maximize event attendance and visibility.
- Ensured smooth transitions between program elements at live events through effective stage management techniques.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
Substitute Lecturer
CUNY Lehman College
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Advised the National Society of Black Engineers chapter on events, assisting with annual hackathon and chapter promotion
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
Chapter President
National Society of Black Engineers, NSBE
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Strengthened relationships with national organization leadership to ensure alignment of goals and access to resources.
- Strengthened community involvement by developing and implementing new charitable plans.
- Leveraged social media platforms to increase the visibility of our chapter, engage with members, and attract new recruits effectively.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies and guidelines while maintaining accurate records of all chapter activities for accountability purposes.
- Addressed any member concerns promptly and professionally, implementing solutions that were in the best interest of both the individual and the organization as a whole.
- Served as an ambassador for the organization at external functions, representing our mission passionately to stakeholders in various settings.
- Enhanced chapter reputation within the community through volunteer efforts, local partnerships, and public relations initiatives.
- Championed member retention by creating valuable programs, offering networking opportunities, and providing ongoing support for individual success.
Technical Support Aid
MTA New York City Transit Authority
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Produced Excel reports calculating outstanding amounts owed to pharmacies and insurance companies
- Entered, updated, and deleted over one hundred employee injury information from the HTCB database system
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
City University of New York Lehman College
Bronx, NY 05.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
City University of New York Lehman College
Bronx, NY 05.2018 - 01.2020
BBA - Business Management
City University of New York Lehman College
Bronx, NY 05.2016 - Current
Skills
Information technology systems
Certification
Google Program Management, 09/24
Websites And Social Media
LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolvgonzalez/
Publications
- "Teaching Cybersecurity Topics Effectively In A College With Limited Resources ", Carol Gonzalez
- "Database Sql Injections With Examples", Carol Gonzalez
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Software
Microsoft Office
Google Suiite
Timeline
Event Assistant
Kinetic Events
08.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Computer Science
City University of New York Lehman College
05.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
City University of New York Lehman College
05.2018 - 01.2020
Substitute Lecturer
CUNY Lehman College
01.2018 - 01.2020
BBA - Business Management
City University of New York Lehman College
05.2016 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
CUNY Lehman College
01.2016 - Current
Chapter President
National Society of Black Engineers, NSBE
11.2013 - 01.2016
Technical Support Aid
MTA New York City Transit Authority
01.2013 - 08.2013
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