Nicole Hilly
Los Altos,United States
Summary
Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Development and Campaign Associate
Bullis Purissima Foundation
Los Altos, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Assist in organizing successful fundraising events that generate significant contributions toward campaign goals. To date, have helped energize and execute over five campaign-driven events, improving donor retention rates by 20%.
- Enhance donor engagement through regular updates on campaign progress, success stories, and upcoming events.
- Manage budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact on campaign objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling promotional materials that resonated with target audiences.
- Increase campaign awareness by implementing targeted marketing strategies and creating engaging content.
Company Owner
Hilly Event Services
San Jose
06.2016 - 05.2023
- Visualized, storyboarded and architected comprehensive event itineraries with customers, and managed resources to ensure deadlines were met. Event plans encompassed venue, budget, agenda, speakers, catering, decorations, entertainment and more.
- Vast majority of events were wedding/celebration focused, each at various venues and upwards of 50-300 attendees.
- Collaborated with several non-profits, mobilizing and revamping annual fundraising events thereby increasing annual revenue by 30%.
Financial Director
Richter10.2 Media Group
San Jose, CA
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Kept company in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial regulations.
- Provided comprehensive assistance for internal and external audits.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Increased profitability by identifying inefficiencies in operations and recommending cost-saving measures.
- Supervised billing, payroll, month-end, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and numerous other financial processes.
- Lead committee meetings discussing budgets and related financial decisions.
- Oversaw requirements for Inc.5000 list for two years.
- Managed approximately 50 calls, emails and tasks per day including communications with Fortune 500 customers.
- Organized and coordinated off-site conferences and monthly meetings empowering sales executives and team thereby bolstering annual revenue.
Associate Producer
Filmkik
San Jose
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Supported producers in decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights across many projects. Customers routinely experienced 50% increase in capital through content created.
- Maintained accurate records of production elements such as scripts, budgets, and schedules to ensure seamless project execution.
- Maintained documentation such as releases and riders.
- Coordinated schedules for talent and crew, optimizing resource allocation and reducing overtime costs.
- Oversaw post-production activities including payments to actors/models, clean-up, customer review, feedback and more.
Education
Certified Administrator -
Hubbard College of Administration
Clearwater, FL11.2003
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos Academy
Los Gatos, CA06.2001
Skills
- Confidentiality
- Direct Executive Support
- Event Planning
- Customer Service
- Community Engagement
- Database Administration
- Project Management
- Campaign Development
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Timeline
Development and Campaign Associate
Bullis Purissima Foundation
06.2023 - Current
Company Owner
Hilly Event Services
06.2016 - 05.2023
Financial Director
Richter10.2 Media Group
01.2014 - 05.2016
Associate Producer
Filmkik
01.2012 - 12.2014
Certified Administrator -
Hubbard College of Administration
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos Academy