LaSawn M. Clark
Cheswick,PA
Summary
Efficient Events Assistant and Sales Coordinator adapted with organizational and multitasking abilities necessary to effectively handle demanding event planning and execution. Works well with high profiled clients and celebrities when working small or large scale events. Polished and professional in handling conflicts, day-of-event issues and well versed in pre-event, event and post event support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Coordinator
The Westin Pittsburgh
08.2023 - Current
- Provides administrative support to the Director of Sales & Marketing and Senior Sales Executives
- Identifying new business opportunities by conveying information between clients and sales executives for inquiries to book and increase productivity and revenue
- Assists with pre blocking rooms and requests amenities for potential clients
- Assists with event support when needed
Event Assistant
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
07.2022 - Current
- Assisting with high number of special events ranging from festivals, concerts and galas
- Accompanying and supporting the Sr Manager Events & Sales to both internal and external events
- Works closely with guests, VIP or celebrity with high degree of respect for privacy
- Helping set up, execute, and dismantle events efficiently through to completion
- Oversee events as lead point of contact when assigned with events with attendance of over 500 people.
Guest Services/Gallery Attendant
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
- Continuously moves throughout galleries and encourages visitors to interact with exhibits
Community Engagement and Education Coordinator
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted outreach to local communities, schools and organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events/school fairs.
- Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, educators and students.
- Planned and facilitated relevant, needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers or administrators at schools, public agencies or institutions.
Onboarding Associate
UPMC Talent Acquisition
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisting in Onboarding portal creation by determining all onboarding requirements for candidates including background check, clearance, licensure/certification, pre-employment health assessment, and orientation requirements for approximately 480 employees.
- Assist in covering Onboarding Service Accounts by answering inquiries and saving documentation for approximately 70 emails daily.
- Complete all adjudication components prior to candidate’s targeted start date to ensure all employment contingencies have been successfully met, including clearance of all background check components, pre-employment health assessment requirements, licensure/certification requirements, and position contracts.
Health Care Concierge
UPMC Health Plan
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Answer and investigate incoming inquiries from UPMC Health Plan members, prospective members and providers by receiving approximately 75 calls daily.
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate information regarding benefits and claims information with receiving quality score at 99.8% each month.
- Remain current on all departmental policies, procedures, plan benefit designs, and modifications
Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse, DSW
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Advised customers on benefits of DSW rewards program
- Maintained and organized shoes throughout store by categories, clearance and table displays
- Assisted in helping to open new location
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania2017
Skills
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Corporate Events Planning
- Strong Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- On-site management
- Task Delegation
Timeline
Sales Coordinator
The Westin Pittsburgh
08.2023 - Current
Community Engagement and Education Coordinator
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
10.2022 - 12.2023
Event Assistant
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
07.2022 - Current
Onboarding Associate
UPMC Talent Acquisition
03.2022 - 08.2023
Guest Services/Gallery Attendant
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
10.2021 - Current
Health Care Concierge
UPMC Health Plan
08.2020 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse, DSW
09.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
West Virginia University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Allegheny County
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