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
Carmel Valley, CA
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
Remote
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.
Los Altos, CA
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.
Menlo Park, CA
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
Marina, CA
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