HANNAH JEFFERS
Orange,CA
Summary
Passionate and customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication, varied and extensive experience, and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles projects, events, and challenges with ambition and ease. Hardworking and focused professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 7 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Administrative Assistant
Anaheim Marriott
Anaheim, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute memorable events that met organizational objectives at the flagship Marriott hotel at the Anaheim Convention Center.
- Maintained organization amidst multiple massive functions and spearheaded coordination between groups, vendors, and internal teams.
- Organized travel arrangements for guest speakers or VIPs attending events.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all administrative tasks related to events management.
- Developed comprehensive event budgets, tracking expenses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Hostess
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach/Bourbon Steak OC
Dana Point
05.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with management to prepare the best experience for high caliber guests
- Managed the flow and organization of seating, tables, and communications with the kitchen.
- Adhered to the Forbes standards for Luxury customer service and guest relations
Cast Member
Disneyland
08.2022 - Current
- World class customer service and care of customers managed through detailed organization and the coordination of the team keeping the parks orderly and pristine.
Social Media Manager
ARTogether
07.2022 - Current
- Increased customer engagement through social media
- Monitored online presence of company’s brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
Project Coordinator
ARTogether
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and manage projects in development
- Coordinated meetings with contractors and independent artists while overseeing workflow and keeping the project on schedule
- Planned events to fundraise and promote projects or display artists’ work
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to change.
Project Intern
Antiquities Coalition
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Acquired knowledge of legal strategies, grant opportunities, and industry trends through effective research
- Composed briefings for executives meeting with senators covering current issues, particularly concerning cultural heritage protection and archaeological preservation.
Manager
Ibarra Brothers
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Managed a 5-Star coffee shop during my years of graduate and undergraduate study
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cultivated community and coordination with other leaders of the Oakhurst community
Education
MA - Museum Studies
University of San Francisco
12.2021
BA - Liberal Studies/Humanities
Thomas Edison State University
09.2018
Skills
- Business Management
- Data Analysis
- Event Planning
- Program Development
- Sales
- Project Coordination
- Social Media Management
- Exhibition Curation
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Event Planning Expertise
- Meeting Scheduling
- Multitasking and Time Management
Other
Ongoing interest and pursuit of experience in international relations, cultural heritage preservation, public policy, creative project management, creative writing, academic writing, ancient history, museums and galleries, arts and cultural organizations, social justice, advocacy, national parks, community building, visual arts, and art dealing.
Timeline
Events Administrative Assistant
Anaheim Marriott
01.2024 - Current
Hostess
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach/Bourbon Steak OC
05.2023 - Current
Cast Member
Disneyland
08.2022 - Current
Social Media Manager
ARTogether
07.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
ARTogether
01.2022 - 07.2022
Project Intern
Antiquities Coalition
01.2022 - 05.2022
Manager
Ibarra Brothers
09.2016 - 10.2021
MA - Museum Studies
University of San Francisco
BA - Liberal Studies/Humanities
Thomas Edison State University