Colleen McNicholas
Bergen County,NJ
Summary
Ambitious Event Manager skilled in planning high-visibility events to drive organizational growth. Expertise in building relationships with vendors, clients and community members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Manager
Blanch Ave Ranch
Norwood, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Developed efficient systems for managing daily operations in the house
- Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment
- Implemented policies to ensure proper use of resources in a cost-effective manner
- Enforced consistent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness in the entire house
- Provided positive reinforcement and instruction on household tasks and culinary methods
- Assessed workloads, planned assignments, and oversaw projects
- Efficiently managed all renovation and remodeling initiatives through successful collaboration with external contractors
Event Director
Bergen Irish Pipe Band
Dumont, NJ
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized and hosted annual public fundraising events, including the successful Bergen Irish Pipe Band Music Festival
- Designed an online giving page that was user-friendly and optimized for mobile device
- Collaborated in creating captivating content for social media campaigns that showcased event entertainment
- Researched potential corporate sponsorships and grants to secure additional funding.
- Coordinated volunteers for special events to maximize efficiency and achieve desired outcomes
- not-for-profit organization founded to preserve and celebrate Irish culture and tradition in the greater Bergen County, NJ area
Communications Associate
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Administrative position in the Office of Public Relations, supporting a team of six personnel and reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
- Handled the distribution of daily press clips, executed weekly newsletters, generated monthly reports and planned annual events
- Effectively handled and addressed a high volume of inquiries in the PR Inbox
- Oversaw procurement of office supplies and furniture via Amazon Business
PT Administrative Coordinator for Bioethics
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported the Interim Program Director of Bioethics by assisting with daily operations, including managing inquiries, processing applications, registering students for classes, and documenting department meeting discussions
- Performed such duties concurrently with those of Web Editor in the Office of Public Relations
PT Assistant Web Editor
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided assistance to the Office of Public Relations by maintaining and enhancing web content for non-departmental pages. Also contributed to the development of new website elements, including faculty bios, and ensured seamless document replacement and media upload on web pages
- Addressed questions from departmental users, identified and fixed formatting problems, and produced training materials according to current best practices
Temp. Assistant Director of Admissions, SHSP
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported the School of Health Sciences and Practice & Institute of Public Health by conducting initial application review for potential students for Master of Science and Doctoral degrees, as well as Certificates
- Scheduled interviews for qualified applicants with the Admissions Review Committee and Faculty, overseeing the application process from Verified through Enrollment
- Acted as Web Content Contributor for Admissions and Enrolment pages
Event Designer
Trinity Events
Orangeburg, NY
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized and executed large-scale community events such as Irish cultural events, outdoor music festivals, and holiday festivals
- Organized community fundraisers for local charities and achieved successful scholarship awards through fundraising efforts
- Performed web design and maintenance
- Proficient in event planning and design
- Efficiently handled all aspects of vendor booth registration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
- Implemented strategies to streamline invoice management and improve cash flow
Community Engagement Coordinator
The College of Westchester
White Plains, NY
07.2012 - 01.2019
- Govern the offices of High School & Community Relations Events and Outreach as it relates to Admissions Student Recruitment and Enrollment; reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management
- Calendar Management
- Records Processing and Data-Entry
- Event Planning and Execution including off-sites
- Weekly and Monthly Metrics Reporting to Executives
- Reception Management and First Visit Logs
- Electronic invitation and RSVP software including Constant Contact
- Microsoft Office Suite for Event Flyers, Mail Merge Labels, and Visual Presentations
Executive Secretary
Westchester Putnam Rockland Counseling Association
White Plains, NY
10.2012 - 08.2016
- Appointed to a three-year term on the Executive Board
- Conducted professional development training programs and workshops for school counselors, offering mentoring and networking opportunities.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define funding goals and create actionable development strategies
- Enhanced performance metrics for a non-profit organization
- The Westchester Putnam Rockland Counseling Association (WPRCA) is the local affiliate of the New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NY05.2008
Study Abroad -
Richmond University
Firenze12.2006
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- Anthology Reach CRM
- Banner [Liaison]
- CampusVue [CampusNexus]
- Canva design
- Community Relations
- Constant Contact
- Corporate Events Planning
- Digital Engagement
- Element451
- Email Blasts
- Email Marketing
- Eventbrite
- Event Coordination
- Event Execution
- Excel
- EZTexting
- Google Suite
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Suite
- Outlook Calendars
- Photoshop
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Punchbowl
- Salesforce365
- Tableau
- TerminalFour CMS
- Velocify
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Webadmit [CSDCAS, PTCAS, SOPHAS]
- Web Content Platform
- Wix Website Design
- Zoom
Languages
Italian
Professional
Certification
- Security Awareness Training -Completed 3/3/21
Timeline
Event Director
Bergen Irish Pipe Band
04.2023 - 06.2024
House Manager
Blanch Ave Ranch
03.2023 - Current
Communications Associate
New York Medical College
10.2022 - 03.2023
PT Administrative Coordinator for Bioethics
New York Medical College
01.2022 - 10.2022
PT Assistant Web Editor
New York Medical College
10.2021 - 10.2022
Temp. Assistant Director of Admissions, SHSP
New York Medical College
12.2020 - 12.2021
Event Designer
Trinity Events
01.2019 - 03.2020
Executive Secretary
Westchester Putnam Rockland Counseling Association
10.2012 - 08.2016
Community Engagement Coordinator
The College of Westchester
07.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Manhattan College
Study Abroad -
Richmond University
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