RANDAL SUE STEWART
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with a proven track record in managing office operations and providing comprehensive administrative support. Experienced in streamlining office processes and aiding in project coordination, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity. Recognized for strong communication and multitasking skills, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful task completion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Stewart Law Practice
06.2022 - Current
- Professional and organized administrative assistant generating and managing team schedules, word processing, providing friendly customer service and response to client queries and concerns, scanning, and scheduling depositions for managing partner
- Keeping calendar of depositions updated daily
- Submit all case filings and mailings in a timely manner
- Legal research and drafting legal documents
- Organize off-site retreats with 5 outside attorneys and presenters
- Assisting with presentations
- Provide guidance and input regarding employment wage & hour compliance laws
Grand Haven & Spring Lake Farmers Market Manager/Events Coordinator
The Chamber of Commerce
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Pioneered a refreshed strategic approach to weekly Farmer's Market and customer/Township events, increasing vendor participant engagement by 40% over two years
- Negotiated contracts, application process, developed partnerships with vendors and venues, leading to annual cost savings, redirecting funds to enhance event offerings
- Developed programming for children grade levels K-6th grade collaborating with customers such as Lil Vendors, Critter Barn, Grand Haven, and Spring Lake Library
- Oversaw on-site management of Market and other Township events
- Successfully managed and resolved vendor and customer complaints
- Oversaw compliance with State and Local regulations of Market participants including compliance with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Designed and implemented additional programs and events to improve healthy eating habits, including group classes, exercise classes, healthy food resources such as free food assistance for those in need and organizing lifestyle change programs, including working with food pantries helping them develop relationships with senior living and elementary schools to educate them on nutrition and physical activity programs.
- Worked in partnership with the State agencies developing and implementing food assistance programs with Bridge Card, Pandemic Card, Senior Project Fresh, and WIC.
- Managed and audited event expenses against budgets and responsible for accounts payable and receivable.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Increased market share by identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends.
PR & Events Manager
Savona Communications
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Directly managed design, development, and creation of media and bartender series of events in 10 cities for the launch of Suntory Beam Bowmore Single Malt Scotch “Sensorial Salon” media tasting
- Tailored interactive events in key markets helped support the theme of “Art” in various formats, where bartenders and media attendees could create art projects depicting the new whisky expression
- Worked closely with Suntory Beam marketing team on social media, and media correspondents
- Negotiated all event details (venue, contract, F&B, budget management). Managed budgets effectively, optimizing allocation of resources to maximize event impact.
Events Manager
AOL
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed AOL Global Monster Help Day and Annual Day of Service
- Over 6,000 AOL employees volunteered in 47 cities globally, worked with 123 non-profits, and executed 175 events
- Played a key role in developing a new volunteer/event registration site to give access to AOL employees
- Identified non-profits to partner with AOL
- Developed volunteer projects that would be impactful for the non-profit, and AOL employees
- Worked closely with the non-profit organizations and local AOL team on all PR and event logistics to ensure a successful experience
- Helped monitor PR opportunities and social media
- Managed all communications highlighting charity opportunities for employees
- Developed strategies to promote employee engagement programs
- Managed and executed events on behalf of the AOL Charitable Foundation
PR & Events Manager
Campari America
04.2003 - 08.2013
- Managed 15 luxury spirit brands in conjunction with 7 additional outsourced PR Agencies; Coordinated with PR firms regarding press material, editorial calendars, cocktail pitches, product launches, and celebrity partnership
- Liaison between PR agencies, brand managers and the Director of the Campari PR team in all aspects of event planning, brand launches, marketing strategies, sponsorships, and media publicity, and brand charities
- Developed efficient PR tracking tools to help save time and budget for brand managers
- Worked with the brand team on identifying trends and developments that influence PR strategies
- Monitored and tracked social media campaigns to determine effectiveness and future changes
- Negotiated and managed partnership with South Beach Food & Wine, Aspen Food & Wine, and NY Food & Wine
- Created and implemented the “Campari America Women & Whiskies Program” in 2010; Independently developed a detailed business development brief, pitched the concept to Campari America CEO and CFO, secured corporate funding, organized events in 8 different markets nationwide, and educated over 1000 women on all aspects of whisk(e)y
- Compiled data reports and submitted recaps of every event, consisting of photographs, media lists, impressions, and consumer return
Skills
- Client Support
- Detail-Oriented Data Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Stewart Law Practice
06.2022 - Current
Grand Haven & Spring Lake Farmers Market Manager/Events Coordinator
The Chamber of Commerce
03.2020 - 12.2021
Events Manager
AOL
02.2016 - 09.2017
PR & Events Manager
Savona Communications
04.2014 - 12.2018
PR & Events Manager
Campari America
04.2003 - 08.2013
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