Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Results-drive professional with years of experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government community leaders and the general public. Proven ability to develop and implement successful engagement strategies, manage complex communication channels and advocate for organizational strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Assistant to the Mayor
City of Yonkers
40 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York
09.2012 - Current
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Accountable as a point of contact for community based organizations, and government agencies.
- Handle and resolve constituent inquiries, uniform complaints and requests, providing information, referrals, and assistance.
- Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation for recurring programs/events and updates.
- Attend community meetings and events to represent the Mayor and build relationships.
- Provide support with budget preparation to ensure a well structured plan.
Office Manager
Harlem Children Zone
Harlem, New York
04.2009 - 06.2011
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of documents and personnel records.
- Addressed inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Provide support and help with the process of finding and hiring candidates for a job or position, which included tasks like screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing
Snapple Beverage Group
Rye, New York
01.1993 - 12.2007
- Assisted in planning, implementing, and managing marketing campaigns across various channels.
- Enhanced brand visibility by implementing targeted public relations campaigns.
- Designed marketing materials for successful product launches and promotional events.
- Coordinated and managed marketing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging and branding strategies.
- Organized exhibitions/events showcasing company products/services which generated significant business leads.
- Drafted and editing correspondence, memos and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Pace University
Yonkers, NYSkills
- Office administration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Community engagement
- Project and events coordination
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
Timeline
Special Assistant to the Mayor
City of Yonkers
09.2012 - Current
Office Manager
Harlem Children Zone
04.2009 - 06.2011
Coordinator, Public Relations and Marketing
Snapple Beverage Group
01.1993 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Pace University