Public relations and communications specialist adept at special events coordination, media relations, writing and content management, and community relations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant/Receptionist
Essent
01.2024 - Current
Assist the HR team with recruitment and administrative tasks to improve workflow
Plan 7-10 culture cultivating events and activities such as off-site reservations, internal celebrations and outings, holiday parties, and team-building tournaments
Manage schedules and logistics for internal and client dinners, meetings, and various trainings
Track and process all save-the-dates, invites, RSVPs, guest lists and attendee information for events
Greet candidates and guests; ensure a positive experience for candidates
Coordinate the Intern Program through scheduling 12-14 'lunch and learns', service projects, and weekly check-ins
Work alongside the Operations Manager on operational tasks such as venue management and maintenance
Schedule and confirm phone, zoom, and on-site interviews; organize appropriate travel and lunch accommodations for candidates and hiring managers
Distribute resumes to hiring managers; collect interview and candidate feedback, relay to appropriate parties
Maintain relationships and coordinate with managers and recruiters to create job descriptions, fulfill staffing needs, and extend offer letters
Collaborate with the IT team to submit over 20 purchase orders per week and maintain budgets, expense reports, and invoices
Freelance Event Planner/Social Media Coordinator
Self
03.2023 - 01.2024
Planned events with clients according to financial and time budgets; managed invoice and expense tracking
Sourced and coordinated day-of logistics for venues, caterers, vendors and supplies
Reviewed and reconciled post event receipts, expenses, reimbursement needs, etc.; provided support to clients
Managed day-to-day activities on social media platforms including scheduling and calendar creation, writing copy, posting, and monitoring engagement
Media and Event Coordinator
T!LT
05.2022 - 02.2023
Created and managed detailed calendars and deadlines for the T!LT graphics team
Provided administrative assistance through organization, preparing agendas, making travel arrangements and hotel accommodations, expense and budget tracking, data entry, minute taking, preparing correspondence, etc
Supported the planning and execution of over 10 large-scale conferences, 10 webinars, and 20 seminars; acted as the main point of contact for onsite teams and vendors and coordinated rehearsals, logistics, etc
Assisted with the creation and managing of RSVP lists, event listings, supplies, etc.
Coordinated the on-time delivery of and took inventory of all needed event materials including tables, signage, merch, media elements, program documents, presentations, etc
Co-managed event registration and check in support for over 1000 attendees for both in-person and virtual webinar events
Assisted account managers and clients with post event recaps, analyses and ROI, presentations, and KPIs
Researched creative and technical info to identify necessary content for presentations and content creation to maintain brand voice, goals, and compliance guidelines
Streamlined client communication for feedback, improvements and approvals; proofed all media for quality control and brand consistency
Spearheaded the filing and data entry of 5000+ pieces of media; maintained client and internal databases
Ensured systems and supplies were up-to-date including websites, registration apps, and webinar platforms
Managed the creation of team highlights and activities including birthdays, promotions, and company updates
Executive Assistant to CEO/PR and Events Coordinator
The influence
06.2021 - 05.2022
Provided comprehensive support to the CEO and ensured smooth day-to-day operations
Served as the main point of contact for 15 clients and 8 internal team members; fielded questions and concerns
Researched and compiled venue info, vendor prices, and various operations; assisted on-site with various needs
Worked alongside the CEO and finance teams to manage and prep budgets and expenses
Coordinated transportation and hotel accommodations for influencers and event VIPs; booked rooms and reconciled hotel costs, folios, misc items, etc
Managed 1000+ media materials and documents such as agendas, decks, and media lists; coordinated event logistics and the creation of face sheets, RSVP lists, and client bios
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Skills
Internal communications
Community engagement
Project management
Recruitment
Sponsorships
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant/Receptionist
Essent
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Event Planner/Social Media Coordinator
Self
03.2023 - 01.2024
Media and Event Coordinator
T!LT
05.2022 - 02.2023
Executive Assistant to CEO/PR and Events Coordinator
The influence
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Pennsylvania State University
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