Erin Schonbraun
Summary
Pursuing a role role that leverages interpersonal skills, past experience with independent schools and recruiting undergraduates. Results oriented achiever with a track record for managing large gatherings, skilled in organizing high-profile events and recruiting, with a knack for screening resumes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Newark Academy 2024 Homecoming Co-chair
Newark Academy
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Co-chair for the '24 homecoming for current student body, parents and alumni.
- Approximately 800 people attend a full day schedule of Varsity/JV sports, live music (with an alumni band), bbq & games for young families.
- Worked closely with the school's endowment and athletics offices to make sure everything is done in accordance with the school's guidelines.
Celebrate Newark Academy (CNA) Co-chair
Newark Academy
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Fostered relationships with current faculty, parents and active alumni.
- Planned and oversaw all meetings leading up to CNA.
- Worked with local vendors to create a beautiful, school spirited night that celebrated the 250th anniversary of Newark Academy.
- Raised a record amount of money for NA Parents Association - runs vital programming for school.
TBJ Women’s Association Chair
Temple B'Nai Jeshurun
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Chaired the large and active Women's Association for two years planning all events
- Ran the annual Spring Luncheon three years in a row with Jenna Bush Hager, among other prominent keynote speakers, bringing in record attendance and ticket sales.
- Sat on the temple's esteemed board and gave monthly updates on the association events, attendance and plans.
Pingry PSPA Spring Gala Auction Co-chair
The Pingry School
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Ran an extremely successful auction for Pingrys' PSPA as part of its annual spring gala for parents and alumni.
- Reached out across the Pingry community to solicit high demand auction items which were divided into live items with a paddle raise and an online silent auction.
- Worked closely with the gala committee and met monthly, then weekly, to confirm all details of the evening.
Sales & Trading Undergraduate Recruiter
Morgan Stanley
06.2005 - 10.2008
- Organized on-campus recruiting events at target schools and interview "super days" at firm
- Managed the summer intern program and outings
- Screened hundreds of resumes and conducted first round interviews
Sales & Trading Undergraduate Recruiter
Citigroup
06.2003 - 06.2005
Scheduling & Advance Intern
Bill Clinton Foundation
11.2002 - 05.2003
- Worked with scheduling & advance team at former President Clintons' office in Harlem.
- Helped plan large fundraising and speaking events.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Finance & Accounting
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia 05.2002
Skills
- Highly organized
- Experienced in independent school environments
- Strong interpersonal and speaking skills
- Knowledge in screening resumes and interviewing students
Additional Information
Mother of 3 school age children (upper, middle & elementary school), avid runner and traveler.
Timeline
Newark Academy 2024 Homecoming Co-chair
Newark Academy
06.2024 - 09.2024
Celebrate Newark Academy (CNA) Co-chair
Newark Academy
09.2023 - 06.2024
TBJ Women’s Association Chair
Temple B'Nai Jeshurun
05.2022 - 05.2024
Pingry PSPA Spring Gala Auction Co-chair
The Pingry School
09.2017 - 04.2018
Sales & Trading Undergraduate Recruiter
Morgan Stanley
06.2005 - 10.2008
Sales & Trading Undergraduate Recruiter
Citigroup
06.2003 - 06.2005
Scheduling & Advance Intern
Bill Clinton Foundation
11.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelors of Business Administration - Finance & Accounting
Emory University
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