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Education
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Leadership Development
Volunteer Experience
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Jessica Sidoti

Jessica Sidoti

Rochester,NY

Summary

Highly-Motivated Employee With a Desire to Take on New Challenges. Strong Work Ethic, Adaptability and Exceptional Interpersonal Skills. Quick to Build Rapport with Clients and Accomplished in Bringing Established Visions Into Reality. Devoted to Giving Every Client a Positive and Memorable Experience.

Work History

Promotional Consumer Educator

Hart Agency
Rochester, NY
10.2021 - Current
  • Set Up and Execute On/Off Premise Wine and Spirit Events for Potential Customers at Liqour Stores, Bars and Restaurants
  • Created and Maintained Strong Relationships with Distributors, Sales Reps, and Venues to Ensure Trust and Continuous Partnerships with High Profile Accounts such as Tito’s, Jameson, Patron, Espolon, High Noon, and On the Rocks
  • Analyzed & Tracked Market Trends of New & Existing Products, Upcoming Launches, & Sales Progress through MyHems Database
  • Created and Uploaded Posts/Videos for Social Media to Promote Brand Recognition, Store Tastings/Promotions, Giveaways and Page Growth Utilizing CTA Buttons for Engagement

Dance Teacher Choreographer

Danc’letics of Rochester
Rochester, NY
08.2011 - Current
  • Created Weekly Lesson Plans that Instructed Students in Multi-Level Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary Classes that Enforce Proper Technique, Terminology, Positive Interactions and Team Work
  • Evaluate Student Progress and Adjust Teaching Method to Foster Appropriate Growth
  • Assess Student Performance and Offer Individual Feedback to Support Goal Achievement
  • Managed Student Behavior in Class by Establishing and Enforcing Rules and Procedures
  • Created An Environment Conducive to Learning by Providing Positive Reinforcement to Students

Sales and Event Manager

Del Monte Hotel Group
Rochester, NY
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed Sales Opportunities and Secured Business for Rochester and Pittsburgh Market
  • Identified, Qualified, Solicited, and Upsold New/Existing Business to Achieve Hotel Revenue Goals for Group Room Blocks and Catering Events
  • Closed the Best Opportunities for the Hotel Based on Market Conditions and Hotel Needs
  • Managed and Developed Relationships with Key Customers
  • Acted as a Liaison Between the Hotel and Customer Throughout the Event Sales Process
  • Increased Overall Hotel Occupancy by Adhering to Group Ceilings and Restrictions
  • Maintained an Understanding of the Overall Market(s), Including Competitors' Strengths/Weaknesses, Economic Trends, and Supply and Demand
  • Represented Company at Visit Rochester Events and Mann's Jewelers Promotions
  • Prepared Internal and External Correspondence, i.e., Contracts, Proposals, Group Resumes, Event Orders, Rooming Lists, Audio Visual
  • Budgeted with Clients, Negotiated, Created Billing Estimates
  • Maintained a Current and Accurate Filing System of Sales Activities and Customer Relationship Notes Salesforce, Delphi, CI/TY and Outlook

Market Coordinator

Hart Agency
Rochester, NY
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with Interviews, Recruited and Trained New Hires on Event Execution
  • Created Weekly Event Kits for Company
  • Attended New Product Seminars and Trainings
  • Collected Data for Southern Glazer’s as a Field Surveyor Reporting on Displays & Products
  • Picked Up Weekly Product Delivery and Organized Inventory in Storage Unit

Enrollment Coordinator

Bishop Kearney, A Golisano Education Partner
Irondequoit, NY
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Organized and Led Prospective Families Through Recruitment and Admissions Process
  • Responded to Inquiries, Reviewed Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Created Proposals, Lead Personalized Building Tours, Student Interviews and Parent Meetings While Tracking Progress Through CRM Tools
  • Generated Letters of Acceptance or Rejection Based on Application Criteria While Updating Student Files Accordingly
  • Planned and Executed Annual Galas, Open Houses, New Student Brunchs, Walkathons, Movie Nights, Ice Cream Socials, Selects Move In Day, Class of 66’ Reunion, Family and Alumni Weekend and Carmen Urzetta’s Golf Tournament and Spirit Weeks
  • Collaborated with Catering Staff for Events, Created Invitations, Booked Entertainment Companies, Ordered Supplies, Staffed Events
  • Created Tuition-Based Contracts, Assisted in Distributing Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid
  • Participated in Strategic Meetings to Organize the Annual Funds While Regularly Assisting the Advancement Team.
  • Created Acknowledgment Letters, Exceeded Annual Fundraising Goals Through Securing Sponsorships and Soliciting Gifts while Maintaining Positive Relationships with Donors and Alumni

Activities Coordinator

Penfield Nursing Home
Penfield, NY
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Planned and Executed Creative Events and Activities for Residents with Varying Abilities and Interests

Community Habilitator

Arc of Monroe
Rochester, NY
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Aided a Person with Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities While Providing Choices that Promoted an Independent, Healthy and Safe Lifestyle
  • Assisted with Grocery Shopping, Meal Preparation, Managing a Budget, Laundry, Transportation, and Additional Daily Living Tasks

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Greece Central School District
Rochester, NY
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Instructed and Planned Grade Level Curriculum, Administered Assignments to Track Progress, Differentiated Instruction, Monitored Attendance and Behavior
  • Created Multi-Sensory Lesson Plans with Incentives Encouraging Positive Behavior and Engagement

Home Care Aid

The Villages at Unity Hospital
Rochester, NY
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Tended to Patient's Social Emotional, Safety, Household and Personal Needs While Providing Companionship and Tracking Goals

Front End Associate

Abbotts Frozen Custard
Rochester, NY
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Greeted Customers, Provided Menu Information, Specials, Promotions, Pricing, Policies
  • Prepared Orders, Assisted with Food Preparation, Restocked Inventory
  • Trained New Hires; Maintained High Standards of Customer Service during Fast-Paced Operations
  • Utilized Point-of-Sale System to Process Cash, Credit Card, Check and Gift Card Payments
  • Performed Daily Opening and Closing Procedures Following Health Safety Compliance Rules

Camp Counselor

Town of Greece
Rochester , NY
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Worked Independently and Collaboratively in a Team Environment While Managing a Large Group of Students
  • Gained Strong Leadership Skills By Managing Projects from Start to Finish By Resolving Problems, Improving Operations and Provided Exceptional Customer Service to Families
  • Demonstrated a High Level of Initiative and Creativity By Creating and Facilitating the Dance Program

Education

Education and Dance -

State University of New York at Geneseo

Skills

  • Direct Marketing & Sales
  • Project Management
  • Business Administration
  • Customer Account Management
  • Event Planning and Execution
  • Catering Coordination
  • Budget Management
  • Negotiation; Forecasting
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Customer Service; Empathetic listener
  • CRM Software: Salesforce, Delphi, CI/TY, Blackbaud
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, Social Media Marketing
  • Novice in Acrobat, Adobe, Photoshop, CapCut, Photography
  • Creative Problem-Solver and Thinker; Adjusts to the Nuances of a Fast-Paced Environment

Leadership Development

Completed a Three-Week Intensive Program in Kansas City that Focused on Performance-Based Sales, Direct Marketing, Management Training, New Hire Protocol, Personal Development and The Power of Mindset (July-Aug 2023)

Volunteer Experience

  • Concessions Stand Leader, Grace and Truth Sports Park, Rochester, NY, Present
  • Kids Ministry & Community Group Leader, Northridge Church, Rochester, NY, 2020 - Present
  • Event Specialist/Photographer, Volunteers of America, Rochester, NY, 2020
  • Wedding Coordinator, Avanti Mansion, Buffalo, NY, 10/2020, Hired and Collaborated with Multiple Vendors to Successfully Execute a Wedding with 200 Guests, Managed Rehearsal; Acted as a Liaison Between Vendors and Wedding Party, Organized Sleeping Accomodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel; Coordinated All On/Off Premise Activities and Meals
  • Special Education Aid, Athena High School, Rochester, NY, 9/2014, 6/2015, Assisted Students in Daily Living Skills, Prevocational Learning, Music Therapy, APE, Art Therapy, and Social Skills While Using Alternative Communication Tools, Sensory Stimulation Activities, and Therapeutic Interventions

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited

Timeline

Sales and Event Manager

Del Monte Hotel Group
10.2023 - 04.2024

Market Coordinator

Hart Agency
01.2023 - 10.2023

Enrollment Coordinator

Bishop Kearney, A Golisano Education Partner
12.2021 - 12.2022

Promotional Consumer Educator

Hart Agency
10.2021 - Current

Activities Coordinator

Penfield Nursing Home
08.2021 - 10.2021

Community Habilitator

Arc of Monroe
03.2021 - 08.2021

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Greece Central School District
10.2019 - 09.2020

Home Care Aid

The Villages at Unity Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020

Front End Associate

Abbotts Frozen Custard
06.2015 - 08.2017

Camp Counselor

Town of Greece
05.2012 - 09.2014

Dance Teacher Choreographer

Danc’letics of Rochester
08.2011 - Current

Education and Dance -

State University of New York at Geneseo

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