Elisabeth Nolan
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Extensive background in both for-profit and non-profit organizations with over 20 years of experience in operations and facility management, event management, scheduling, budgeting, supervision, sales and promotions. Documented success in fundraising, relationship building, marketing, quality control, recruiting and motivating volunteers. Strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills and the aptitude to engage diverse audiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager/ Director of Operations
Clarks Landing Wedding Group
Hainesport, NJ
04.2010 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, payroll, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented employee recognition programs
- Tracked monthly sales to generate revenue
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Assistant Community Director
March of Dimes
Wilmington, DE
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for recruiting, training, and monitoring performance of volunteers.
- Coordinated donor outreach initiatives such as events, emails, phone calls, newsletters.
- Maintained a database of contacts that included donors, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders.
- Drafted communications materials such as letters or emails directed towards potential donors and supporters.
Banker
Citizens Bank
Dover, DE
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
- Developed financial plans for customers based on their individual needs.
- Processed loan applications and prepared relevant documents for approval.
Auction Associate/ Event Coordinator
Jesuit High School
Portland, OR
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Directed Development Office events, with emphasis on fundraising and alumni functions.
- Raised $950,000 for Live Auction Event
- Raised $135,000 For Auto Auction
- Developed and implemented event plans, including budgets, marketing, donor recruitment, timelines, volunteers and venues.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors and suppliers throughout the planning process.
- Monitored post-event evaluations from attendees and identified areas for improvement.
- Tracked budget expenses, payments, balances and registrations for various events.
Sale Associate
Younkers Corporation
Lincoln, NE
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for cash sales and end of year inventory.
Assistant General Manager/ Director Of Ticket Operations
New Jersey Jackals Professional Baseball
Little Falls, NJ
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Supported stadium administration and operations.
- Assisted with budget development for the organization
- Managed team operations, travel, housing training, INS transactions
- Player acquisitions and contracts
- Liaison between Immigration and Naturalization Services and the Northern League on player transactions
- Coordinated corporate sponsorships, created contracts, negotiated game broadcast and radio agreements
- Managed stadium office and 50+ employees
- Organized and hosted the 1999 Northern League All-Star Game to include: travel, lodging, entertainment, formal dinner and award ceremonies
Education
Masters - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Nebraska
BS - Sports/Business Management
Montclair State University
Skills
- Operations and facility management
- Travel and Accommodation Planning
- Training and development
- Payroll and Personnel management
- Accounts Receivable
- Management/leadership skils
- Problem-solving
- Networking
- Sales and Marketing
- Time management
- Employee conflict resolution
- Inventory: Food/Beverage Supplies
- Microsoft 365, Zoom meetings
- TripleSeat Software
Certification
- Notary Public
- Business Banking (Citizens Bank)
- Wire Transfers (Citizens Bank)
- Personal and Estate Banking (Citizens Bank)
- Consumer Lending (Citizens Bank)
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member: Treasurer, Riverside Youth Athletic Association (2014-2019)
- Softball and Soccer Volunteer Coach
- Special Olympics Volunteer Coach
- March of Dimes Team Captain
- ENWCA Wheelchair Basketball Game
- Nebraska Health and Human Services Transition Program, Recreation Therapist Volunteer
- Distributor for Oregon Food Drives
Timeline
General Manager/ Director of Operations
Clarks Landing Wedding Group
04.2010 - 08.2023
Assistant Community Director
March of Dimes
01.2008 - 01.2009
Banker
Citizens Bank
01.2007 - 01.2008
Auction Associate/ Event Coordinator
Jesuit High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Sale Associate
Younkers Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2004
Assistant General Manager/ Director Of Ticket Operations
New Jersey Jackals Professional Baseball
01.1998 - 01.2003
Masters - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Nebraska
BS - Sports/Business Management
Montclair State University
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