Leah Balent
Canal Winchester
Summary
Dedicated and goal-orientated, enthusiastic and hard working— excellent communication skills and proven ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and agendas—experience in public relations, marketing, promotions and advertising—calm listening skills and easy establishment of rapport with others—welcomes challenges of problem-solving.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Manager
Thunder Rose Music
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinates schedules and logistics for band performances.
- Manages communication between band members, venues, and promoters.
- Develops promotional materials to enhance band visibility and audience engagement.
- Supports album and music distribution.
President
ISACRA (international Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Association)
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Ran board meetings with iSACRA board members.
- Managed Facebook group of 1,700 individuals and emails answering questions, connecting individuals with SA and parents of children with SA to supportive resources.
- Created and implements programs and fundraisers to support iSACRA efforts.
- Coordinated meetings and correspondence with iSACRA Medical Advisory Board Members.
- Ran iSACRA webinars with iSACRA Medical Advisory Board members and other medical professionals.
- Created and distributed the first ever patient registry for sacral agenesis/caudal regression syndrome.
- Mentored incoming board members.
Professional Organizer
Suzy's Helping Hands and Organized by Leah
03.2009 - 07.2014
- Professional organized homes and businesses, Implemented effective decluttering strategies, resulting in improved space utilization and functionality.
- Assisted in senior relocation, including downsizing of homes, packing, moving, unpacking and staging of new homes.
Legal/Personal Assistant
Christopher J. Corabi, Attorney at Law, P.C., Beverly Hills, CA
06.2006 - 11.2008
- Answered phones, managed calendar and appointments.
- Coordinated client communications, ensuring timely responses.
- Organized legal documents and helped with case filings.
- Handled all invoicing and data entry into Quickbooks.
Personal Assistant
America Martin
11.2005 - 01.2007
- Organized, conserved and photographed artwork.
- Developed and implemented computerized categorization of artwork for distribution and sales.
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA
04.2004 - 10.2005
- Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls efficiently to appropriate departments.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for client immigration legal documents and client records.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments for attorneys and clients, ensuring optimal time management.
- Served as legal assistant to multiple attorneys, assisted in preparation of legal documents.
Contemporary Marketing and Hispanic Representative
The Columbus Distributing Company
12.2002 - 04.2004
- Managed budget of $100,000.
- Developed strong relationships with retailers.
- Implemented sales promotions on a national and local level.
- Negotiated sponsorships, competitive pricing and product placement.
- Served as liaison between the Hispanic community and The Columbus Distributing Company.
Education
College of Arts And Sciences
Akron University
Akron, OHBachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Spanish
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-2002
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School
Marietta, OH06-1994
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Multi-tasking
Timeline
Band Manager
Thunder Rose Music
09.2024 - Current
President
ISACRA (international Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Association)
06.2018 - 06.2024
Professional Organizer
Suzy's Helping Hands and Organized by Leah
03.2009 - 07.2014
Legal/Personal Assistant
Christopher J. Corabi, Attorney at Law, P.C., Beverly Hills, CA
06.2006 - 11.2008
Personal Assistant
America Martin
11.2005 - 01.2007
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA
04.2004 - 10.2005
Contemporary Marketing and Hispanic Representative
The Columbus Distributing Company
12.2002 - 04.2004
College of Arts And Sciences
Akron University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Spanish
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School