Exsenet Esler
Boston,United States
Summary
A creative with a desire to utilize my people and problem-solving skills to transition into the world of mechanical engineering. With a decade of experience in team, project, and time management, I enjoy working with others to improve processes and create long-term, efficient solutions. Searching for a graduate program to develop technical skills for a future career focused on developing life support systems for astronauts during space missions and researchers in deep-sea habitats.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
American Welding Society
Remote, MA
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with over 160 industry experts to develop and improve technical standards through committee ballots, adhering to style requirements, and maintaining committee activity files.
- Learn new software, FontoXML, to produce machine-readable documents that meet long-term goals of streamlined editing and reduce balloting time.
- Maintain accurate record-keeping of meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and organization updates to communicate volunteers' responsibilities, and follow project timelines.
- Process technical inquiries about the organization’s standards, serving as a key resource on assigned technical standards for varied customers and members.
- Develop strong relationships with committee chairs to analyze ways to improve productivity and optimize resources for draft work.
Community Resource Specialist
Westside Infant-Family Network (WIN)
Los Angeles, United States
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Designed 15+ interactive monthly programs through strong partnerships and team collaboration, including virtual and in-person events, to educate community members, and promote mental health access and services.
- Increased audience reach by 25% via social media and text campaigns, which boosted participant engagement by 15% each quarter.
- Improved team productivity by 20% by implementing comprehensive planning documents and templates for streamlined communication.
- Created a framework for analyzing data by developing monthly event recaps, surveys, and implementing changes.
Event Coordinator
Wright Productions
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed, trained, and coordinated over 100 volunteers for the NAACP's week-long conference, resulting in smooth operation and 100% staffed events.
- Spearheaded communication with talent, actors, and wardrobe to ensure the production timeline was met.
- Researched vendors for presentation decks to pitch innovative ideas and secure long-term client partnerships.
Event Manager
Lincoln Military Housing
San Diego, California
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Executed 20+ events simultaneously to meet attendance goals an average of 85% of the time, and meeting district budget requirements 100% of the time.
- Streamlined event setup/teardown, load-in/out process for teams of 7 to 15, resulting in a 30% decrease in setup time.
- Increased regional event attendance by 15% through strategic marketing efforts (social media, registration website, email campaigns, and newsletters), resulting in a successful and well-attended event.
- Improved time management skills of event coordinators through software training and event planning documents, resulting in more efficient one-on-one meetings.
Latino Outreach & Program Coordinator
City of Bloomington, IN
Bloomington, Indiana
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Led all programming initiatives for the Latino Programs & Outreach Division through event planning, volunteer management, and marketing to sustain 15 annual initiatives.
- Produced over 20 1-hour live radio shows to provide Spanish speakers in Southern Indiana with local news and entertainment.
- Drove a 20% increase in community engagement by creating and distributing attention-grabbing newsletters, social media posts, radio ads, and media content.
- Developed partnerships with local government offices, the library, health clinics, schools, police, and non-profit leaders to establish pathways of support for families.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Telecommunications
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington05-2016
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Event Management
- Leadership
- Listening & Empathy
- Marketing
- Process Improvement
- Proofreading
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Timeline Development
- Time Management
- Vendor Management
- Workable Solutions
Affiliations
- Jiu-Jitsu, White Belt
- Volunteer at Phoenix: Sober Active Community, Front Desk & Event Organizer
- Volunteer at IMPACT Church, Greeter
- Discipleship Group for Young Adults, CoHost
Awards And Scholarships
- I'm On It, Director of Community Services, 01/01/20
- Employee of the Quarter, Team Members, 07/01/19
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Developed the first Sexual Assault Prevention Symposium at Indiana University - Bloomington - Spring 2015
- Homeowner - Winter 2024
- Traveled 17 countries since 2015
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager
American Welding Society
04.2024 - Current
Event Coordinator
Wright Productions
08.2022 - 09.2023
Community Resource Specialist
Westside Infant-Family Network (WIN)
06.2020 - 01.2024
Event Manager
Lincoln Military Housing
09.2017 - 06.2020
Latino Outreach & Program Coordinator
City of Bloomington, IN
07.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Telecommunications
Indiana University Bloomington
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