Cecily Jane Hall
Cold Spring
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive leadership experience at Philipstown Recreation, excelling in community engagement and program and event development. Proven ability in administrative support, database management and event coordination, fostering partnerships that enhance service delivery. Adept at utilizing various databases for impactful projects while demonstrating strong communication skills. Passionate about promoting wellness and fitness in the community.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Philipstown Recreation
Garrison
07.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain community partnerships with citizens, local organizations, and volunteers to better utilize services and provide more comprehensive programming.
- Manage staff of six full-time department employees, along with 50+ part-time employees.
- Ensure daily office operations meet the organization’s goals while providing strong customer service.
- Maintain and manage client database, update database seasonally to reflect current programs being offered.
- Edit all marketing materials and social media posts distributed throughout the community.
- Assist organization’s 501c3 officers with the execution of various events and fundraisers annually.
- Responsible for the development and management of fitness programs for seniors and adults.
- Currently teach weekly HIIT, Barre, and Senior Fitness classes across Philipstown community.
Executive Assistant & Coordinator, Special Events
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided administrative support to executive office daily by managing calendars, copyediting marketing materials, scheduling meetings, and preparing Board meeting briefs.
- Planned, organized, and executed major Academy annual events, including monthly Board meetings, graduation, student orientation, alumni events, etc.
- Worked with vendors, caterers, restaurants, and major event venues, and managed guests for each event.
- Communicated with staff, faculty, students, and guests to secure successful attendance for each event.
- Coordinated with the Marketing Department to ensure the successful advertising and promotion of events.
Program Coordinator
Philipstown Recreation Department
Garrison
02.2015 - 09.2019
- Responsible for the development and management of recreational programs/events for seniors, adults and children.
- Organized monthly day trips across the Hudson Valley for seniors in the community.
- Developed a weekly fitness program for women and continue to teach the class twice a week.
- Developed 'Fit for Life' & 'Core Balance' programs for seniors, continue to teach classes to over 30 Seniors in the Philipstown community weekly.
- Served as copyeditor for all program booklets, flyers, and theatre communications distributed each season.
Executive Board Member & Trustee
Haldane School Foundation
Cold Spring
09.2014 - 10.2018
Board Member
Philipstown Recreation Commission
Garrison
09.2014 - 02.2015
Retail News Editor
WGSN Inc.
New York
02.2010 - 12.2014
- Edited daily lifestyle, retail and fashion news stories online for WGSN News page.
- Formatted and published stories digitally via Wordpress content management system.
- Managed a global team of writers, edited their stories, submitted all for publication for WGSN News page.
Freelance Copywriter
Saks Fifth Avenue
New York
01.2011 - 12.2012
Editor, WWD List / Contributing Editor, Marketing
Women's Wear Daily
New York
02.2005 - 01.2010
- Wrote and edited weekly 'WWD List' feature for paper, related to retail, fashion, celebrities, women in business, women’s lifestyles, travel and entertainment.
- Wrote weekly features for Marketing page — stories related to consumer behavior, spending habits, demographic shopping trends, marketing and branding campaigns, etc.
- Contributing Editor for Children’s monthly feature for WWD.
Freelance Contributor
Forbes.com
New York
01.2001 - 01.2005
Associate Editor, Special Features / Research Editor, Statistics
Forbes Magazine
New York
07.1995 - 01.2005
- Managed special feature packages for the magazine, including '200 Best Small Companies,' 'Most Valuable Sports Teams (Soccer),' 'Best Business Schools.'
- Contributing Author for Forbes’ annual 'Most Powerful Women' series.
- Contributing Research Editor for annual MLB, NFL, and NHL’s 'Most Valuable Sports Teams' features.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Media Communication with concentration in television and print journalism
The College of Wooster
05.1995
Skills
- G Suite and Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel and Word
- Outlook and Chrome
- WordPress and Blogger
- Adobe Creative Suite
- InCopy and InDesign
- Database management
- Research tools
Technological Experience
- Proficient in the use of both PCs & MACs
- G Suite / Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Chrome & Edge search engine databases
- WordPress & Blogger publishing platforms
- Adobe Photoshop, InCopy & InDesign
- Databases include: ACT, Access, Net NewsWire, FactSet Research Systems, LexisNexis, Dow Jones (via Factiva), MarsEdit writing system
Accomplishments
- Competed in 16 half marathons across the US and one full marathon (Chicago)
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- ACE Fitness Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
Philipstown Recreation
07.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant & Coordinator, Special Events
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
09.2019 - 03.2022
Program Coordinator
Philipstown Recreation Department
02.2015 - 09.2019
Executive Board Member & Trustee
Haldane School Foundation
09.2014 - 10.2018
Board Member
Philipstown Recreation Commission
09.2014 - 02.2015
Freelance Copywriter
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2011 - 12.2012
Retail News Editor
WGSN Inc.
02.2010 - 12.2014
Editor, WWD List / Contributing Editor, Marketing
Women's Wear Daily
02.2005 - 01.2010
Freelance Contributor
Forbes.com
01.2001 - 01.2005
Associate Editor, Special Features / Research Editor, Statistics
Forbes Magazine
07.1995 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Media Communication with concentration in television and print journalism
The College of Wooster
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