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Kristy Deischer-Eddy

Exton,PA

Summary

Administrative support staff in municipal government for over 10 years.....


Business-minded Advisor with over 20 years of working with the Creative Memories brand to generate customer interest in photo album classes and special events. Team Leader supporting other Ambassadors and participating in regional meetings and training. Meticulous in managing and carrying out special events by reserving event venues and preparing menus and event agendas. Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases and marketing materials.


Enthusiastic Ambassador of the FOREVER brand eager to contribute to team success through online photo collection and curation, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the photo organization industry.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Honey Brook Township
Honey Brook, PA
06.2008 - Current
  • Organize materials for monthly Board of Supervisors meetings using advanced software proficiencies.
  • Transcribe minutes of meetings.
  • Answer high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail, email, and faxes.
  • Screen calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for Township personnel.
  • Respond to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication.
  • File paperwork and organize computer-based information.
  • Train assistant office staff in correct procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Handle logistics, catering, and agendas for annual Farmers' Breakfast.
  • Work with Township Manager to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Work on ad hoc projects for special Township celebrations such as 225th Anniversary (2014) and Veterans Honor Roll.
  • Serve as Township representative to Honey Brook Community Partnership.
  • Addressing Coordinator for Honey Brook Township.
  • Serve as Right-to-Know Officer.
  • Maintain Township website using WordPress.
  • Create content for bi-annual Township Newsletter.

Ambassador

FOREVER
Exton, PA
02.2016 - Current
  • Offer photo organization solutions using secure online platform.
  • Host in-person and online classes in saving, organizing, and sharing digital photos, video, and other documents.
  • Facilitate conversion of outdated media to current digital formats.
  • Offer photo gift design services.

Advisor

Creative Memories
Exton, PA
08.1999 - Current
  • Provide sales and support for traditional scrapbook photo albums.
  • Organize one-day events and weekend-long retreats for scrapbook assembly.
  • Teach tips and techniques for photo album creation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.1993

Skills

  • Newsletters
  • Web Content Creation
  • Media Communications
  • Internal Communications
  • Presentation Materials
  • Public Speaking & Presentations

Accomplishments

  • On track to complete Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Graduate Municipal Academy Graduate program in one year's time
  • Collaborated with a colleague in County Government to propose, develop, and present two Workshops for PSATS (2018 & 2019).
  • Supervised team of up to five fellow CM Advisors; part of a growing team of FOREVER Ambassadors.


Affiliations

  • Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, professional music fraternity.
  • Chester County Secretaries in Government (Secretary, 2022- )

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Ambassador

FOREVER
02.2016 - Current

Executive Assistant

Honey Brook Township
06.2008 - Current

Advisor

Creative Memories
08.1999 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Northwestern University
Kristy Deischer-Eddy