Marie Salimata Diop
New York,NY
Summary
Trilingual and dynamic Business student ready to work and learn more about Public relationships and marketing. Hardworking and good in team working
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Gypsy Rose Bistro
New York, NY
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Event Planning
- Manage Bookings
- Resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Pitched in to help host, waitstaff and bussers during exceptionally busy times such as dinner hour.
Public Relations Assistant
Neegurap Music Group
Dakar, Senegal
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assist all the artists with their image, prepare them for interviews and media appearances.
- Assisted with planning, development and implementation of company projects and programs.
- Created high-quality press releases, blogs and newsletters.
- Worked closely with business partners to develop consistent messaging across platforms and departments.
- Managed content on company website, delivering prompt updates during emergency situations.
- Developed and nurtured meaningful relationships with key media.
Casting Director
Neegurap Music Group
Dakar, Senegal
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Cast the stylists and MUAs according to artistic director needs
- Make the call sheets and that everything goes as plans during the shooting days.
Administrative Assistant
Neegurap Music Group
Dakar, Senegal
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
Personal Assistant
Ndeye Coumba Fall, International Expert Consultant
Dakar, Senegal
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
- Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Assistant Quality Manager
Khoury Transports
Dakar, Senegal
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Adhered to all legal, safety and health standards.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
Hostess
Xanterra Resorts
Grand Canyon, AZ
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY08.2024
Certification - English As A Second Language (ESL)
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY09.2021
BBA - Quality of Business
African Institute of Management (IAM Dakar)
Dakar,Senegal07.2018
High School Diploma -
College Sacre Coeur
Dakar, Senegal07.2015
Skills
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Logistic and Organisation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Hospitality Management
- Press Materials
- PR Communications
- Professional Relationship
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Wolof
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Gypsy Rose Bistro
10.2021 - 04.2022
Public Relations Assistant
Neegurap Music Group
01.2021 - 06.2021
Casting Director
Neegurap Music Group
10.2020 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
Neegurap Music Group
10.2020 - 01.2021
Personal Assistant
Ndeye Coumba Fall, International Expert Consultant
11.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Quality Manager
Khoury Transports
06.2017 - 10.2017
Hostess
Xanterra Resorts
07.2016 - 09.2016
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Metropolitan College of New York
Certification - English As A Second Language (ESL)
ASA College
BBA - Quality of Business
African Institute of Management (IAM Dakar)
High School Diploma -
College Sacre Coeur