Enthusiastic Director of External Affairs eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Decisive and confident with great verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of External Affairs
NYS Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman
Springfield Gardens, New York
04.2021 - Current
Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas while coordinating photo assignments for newsletters and media outreach.
Fostered positive relationships with government agencies, non profits organizations, and community stake holders.
Managed media relations, fundraising, communications and government relations.
Oversaw teams of 20-30 professionals during fundraising and office events.
Drafted quotes for Elected official and advised on media talking points
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Increased Constituent satisfaction by resolving city and state issues.
Supervised work of intern employees to keep on task for timely completion
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Administrative Assistant
NYS Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman
Springfield Gardens, NY
08.2018 - 04.2021
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for Elected officials offices and various lobbyist firms.
Input data in CRM to create updated status reports for quick reference of constituent complaints.
Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel
Mobile Sales Specialist
T-Mobile
Garden City, NY
06.2017 - 05.2018
Upsold customers by recommending accessories and promotions to increase revenue.
Kept customers and other employees up-to-date on latest devices and technology by performing frequent product demonstrations.
Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent customer service.
Increased monthly sales 10% by recommending seasonal buy one get one sales, rebates and limited time offers