Elizabeth Bannister
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented coordinator with experience balancing office administration, event logistics, guest service, and community planning. Known for keeping workflows organized, supporting high-volume communication, and translating plans into clear action through staff coaching, public engagement, and dependable day-to-day operations.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Office Director
Fund for the Public Interest
07.2026 - 10.2026
- Coordinated daily nonprofit campaign office operations, including administrative tasks, canvassing logistics, and event planning for environmental and public health fundraising campaigns.
- Developed efficient canvassing schedules to enhance field operations and optimize staff time and outreach opportunities.
- Recruited, hired, and trained canvassers on outreach techniques, campaign messaging, and fundraising practices.
- Provided ongoing staff coaching and led end-of-day debriefings to share feedback, reinforce best practices, and support continuous improvement.
- Facilitated public engagement efforts for Environment Colorado and Colorado Public Interest Research Group through direct outreach and fundraising activities.
Administrative Assistant
Consort North America
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Coordinated meeting and event logistics from planning through execution, ensuring seamless operations by managing budget tracking, vendor communication, travel arrangements, accommodations, and scheduling.
- Managed front-office operations by greeting visitors, directing high-volume phone inquiries, processing incoming mail, and coordinating deliveries.
- Facilitated smooth meetings and office activities through proactive planning and attention to detail, coordinating effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
- Provided administrative and logistical support for multiple high-priority projects while balancing competing deadlines and shifting organizational needs.
- Maintained office inventory and ordered supplies, scheduling preventative maintenance to enhance efficiency of day-to-day operations.
Hostess
Earls Restaurant and Bar
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed reservations and seating in OpenTable, tracked wait times, and coordinated guest flow to support dining room capacity.
- Adapted to shifting service needs while organizing seating areas and optimizing table turnover for improved guest satisfaction.
- Greeted visitors, answered inquiries, and collaborated with service and kitchen teams to enhance guest experience in fast-paced hospitality setting.
- Addressed guest concerns professionally and partnered with colleagues to ensure seamless, positive customer service.
Emergency Management Planner
Synergy Disaster Recovery
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked with project teams to develop hazard mitigation and emergency management plans for state and local clients.
- Conducted hazard risk assessments, researched community vulnerabilities, and facilitated public engagement to inform local government planning and decision-making.
- Translated regulatory requirements and technical research into clear, actionable guidance for community stakeholders.
- Assisted in developing grant applications and managing funds to enhance disaster recovery and bolster community resilience.
- Contributed to projects that identified and addressed needs of vulnerable populations, strengthening long-term preparedness and resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO05-2023
Skills
- Campaign Coordination
- Budget tracking
- Office coordination
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Staff training
- Problem-Solving & Guest Relations
- Community Engagement
- Time management
- Customer experience
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Guest Services & Hospitality
- Operations management
AWARDS
Honors Thesis: Cum Laude: How the Differential Vulnerabilities of the Elderly Hinders Wider Community Capacity for Resilient Adaptation on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
Publications
- Bannister, E. How the Differential Vulnerability of the Elderly Hinders Wider Community Capacity for Resilient Adaptation on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/undergraduate_honors_theses/pv63g182j
- Travis W, Bannister E (In progress) 84 Disasters, Four Theories, and a Few Subsidiary Hypotheses and Lessons: Cases and rubrics for Understanding and Teaching Hazards and Risk
Languages
French
Professional
Timeline
Campaign Office Director
Fund for the Public Interest
07.2026 - 10.2026
Administrative Assistant
Consort North America
07.2024 - 02.2026
Hostess
Earls Restaurant and Bar
05.2024 - 01.2025
Emergency Management Planner
Synergy Disaster Recovery
07.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Colorado