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
2023.03 - 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
2023.04 - 2024.06
- 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
2022.10 - 2023.03
- 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
2022.01 - 2022.10
- 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
2021.10 - 2022.10
- 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
2020.12 - 2021.12
- 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
2019.01 - 2020.03
- 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
2012.07 - 2019.01
- 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
2012.10 - 2016.08
- 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
2023.04 - 2024.06
House Manager
Blanch Ave Ranch
2023.03 - Current
Communications Associate
New York Medical College
2022.10 - 2023.03
PT Administrative Coordinator for Bioethics
New York Medical College
2022.01 - 2022.10
PT Assistant Web Editor
New York Medical College
2021.10 - 2022.10
Temp. Assistant Director of Admissions, SHSP
New York Medical College
2020.12 - 2021.12
Event Designer
Trinity Events
2019.01 - 2020.03
Executive Secretary
Westchester Putnam Rockland Counseling Association
2012.10 - 2016.08
Community Engagement Coordinator
The College of Westchester
2012.07 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Manhattan College
Study Abroad -
Richmond University
- Security Awareness Training -Completed 3/3/21
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