Dauphiene Parks
Summary
Highly creative and detail-oriented coordinator with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in diverse team environments, utilizing strong communication skills and diplomacy to work with clients, artists, and authors to market products, services, and experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR
THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WRITERS' RETREAT
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinates retreat events (www.norcalwritersretreat.com), manages workshops, lectures, and retreat activity schedules, while collaborating with vendors and venue staff.
- Provided support to company director, thirty-six attendees, and staff during the 2024 retreats.
- Manages client information in company ledger, and conducts merchandise research.
- Increases customer engagement through the creation of compelling social media content and strategies.
- Oversees preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
MARKETING ASSISTANT
ERIN E. HUNTER, SCIENCE ILLUSTRATOR
12.2022 - Current
- Creates Instagram content (videos, photos, copy) showcasing artwork and events.
- Successfully secured a contract with high-end stationery company, Pomegranate, who created a puzzle and greeting cards with Hunter's art, which are now in a second round of printing after only 2 months post launch.
- Implemented new inventory system for Hunter's products.
- Currently focusing on growing Pinterest presence to drive potential customers and art collectors to Hunter's online shop (www.eehunter.com).
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
KNIGHT AND CO. CPAS, INC.
06.2023 - Current
- Mastered tax software, MS Office, and calendaring.
- Processes clients' legal documents and performs tax return assembly and delivery.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensures accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
LITTLE HOUSE PVI INC.
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with program director to create fifteen separate decks, approximately thirty pages each, for a fifteen-week iPhone course for seniors. Conducted three classes, two hours in length each.
- Delivered content with a dynamic, flexible teaching style to accommodate the needs of senior students.
- Facilitated faculty meetings and attended professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge related to Apple's iPhone and iPad products.
SALES ASSOCIATE
REI
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Achieved sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Maintained an excellent grasp of gear knowledge, so as to better pair a customer with the best product.
- Supported multiple departments such as the frontline cashiers, to process purchases and returns.
FUNERAL ASSISTANT
THE PAUL MORTUARY
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in orchestrating twenty to thirty funerals monthly, providing support to families and service teams.
- Wrote and proofread death certificates, obtained doctors' signatures.
- Prepared facilities for funeral visitations and memorial services, arranging chairs and flower arrangements and setting up sign-in books and memorial cards.
- Compassionately guided families through the grieving process while coordinating with florists, caterers, hospitals and coroners to provide caretaking services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Communication
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY
Monterey, CASkills
- Detail-oriented
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Quick learner
- Customer and client relations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Dedicated Team Player
Timeline
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
KNIGHT AND CO. CPAS, INC.
06.2023 - Current
TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
LITTLE HOUSE PVI INC.
06.2023 - 04.2024
MARKETING ASSISTANT
ERIN E. HUNTER, SCIENCE ILLUSTRATOR
12.2022 - Current
EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR
THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WRITERS' RETREAT
09.2022 - Current
FUNERAL ASSISTANT
THE PAUL MORTUARY
10.2021 - 04.2022
SALES ASSOCIATE
REI
10.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Communication
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY