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SURA CONTIN

USA

Summary

Motivated project management professional with over nine years of experience in luxury events, academia, and production sectors. Proven track record in delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges while promoting a collaborative team environment. Recognized for exceptional leadership and communication skills that drive successful project completion.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Coordinator

Research Foundation CUNY
New York, NY
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Timesheet Coordination
    Processed 200+ bi-weekly timesheets for 500+ staff, resolving discrepancies and accrual issues within 24 hours to ensure 100% on-time payroll at CUNY Central, improving staff trust and system accuracy.
  • Payroll Management
    Oversaw six-figure payroll actions, including ePAF extensions and leave payouts, aligning calculations with grant scopes to maintain compliance and support clean audit results across multiple funding streams.

Event Producer

MVA Experiential
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 02.2024
  • Creative Programming
    Collaborated with creative director and stake holders to develop high- profile, nation-wide events including “Tales of the Cocktail”, “Playing for Change Foundation” as well as, New York and Miami’s Food and Wine Festival, with a combined attendance of over 10,000+ participants.
  • Team Management
    Led a high-performing teams of up to 15 internal staff, by mentoring talent and improving workflows, increasing productivity and reducing project turnaround times.
  • Strategic Communication & Setup Oversight
    Coordinated event setup through bilingual Spanish-English communication with vendors to ensure clarity and timely execution. Implemented lead generation strategies to capture attendee data, enhancing post-event marketing efforts and informing future outreach campaigns.

Production Administrator, Junior Post- Producer

Wieden+ Kennedy
New York, NY
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Project Management: Met with stakeholders to create project scope and bids for public broadcast and internal spots. Managed asset deliverables, and coordinated daily schedules, staff, creatives, and producers to ensure the timely completion of projects. Optimized workflow to achieve 18% in client cost reduction, while increasing sales lead by 15%.
  • Managed six-figure project budgets, producing detailed expense reports and ensuring full compliance with departmental policies through close collaboration with Finance and Business Affairs teams.

Project Manager

Christian Lahoude Studio
New York, NY
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Contract Negotiation & Cost Savings
    Renegotiated third-party IT and HR platform contracts, reducing overhead costs by 27% while maintaining service quality, resulting in significant annual savings. Drafted detailed proposals and service contracts that supported organizational expansion, securing stakeholder buy-in and aligning deliverables with strategic goals.
  • Project Forecasting & Budget Tracking
    Created financial forecasts and monitored project expenses to ensure alignment with budget targets, improving resource allocation and preventing overages.
  • People Operations & Team Managed full-cycle hiring for up to 12 internal staff and rotating interns, ensuring timely, accurate payroll. Scheduled team-building activities and meetings to foster engagement, promoting a people-first leadership approach that strengthened retention and team cohesion.

Wedding Planner, Social Media Coordinator

Senses Events
Mallorca, Spain
02.2016 - 03.2018
  • Client Consultations & Proposals
    Facilitated client consultations and designed custom proposals using InDesign and Pinterest. Arranged site visits, tastings, and travel logistics leading to 97% client generation.
  • Brand Visibility & SEO Strategy
    Increased brand presence by 34% through SEO-optimized articles and Google Ads. Led magazine campaigns that elevated the company’s reputation in the luxury events market.
  • Vendor & Event Management Negotiated vendor contracts and streamlined coordination, reducing client expenses by over 25%. Coordinated events through bilingual communication.

Education

MBA - (MBA) in Arts And Cultural Management

SDA Bocconi School of Management
Milan, Italy
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Affairs

The City University of New York
New York, NY
05-2014

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Value - Driven Leadership
  • Event & Program Management
  • Clear & Inclusive Communication
  • Compliance & Policy Adherence
  • Internal Communications Strategy

Languages

  • English, Bilingual fluency
  • Spanish, Bilingual fluency
  • Italian, Verbal and written intermediate proficiency

Timeline

Payroll Coordinator

Research Foundation CUNY
05.2024 - 11.2024

Event Producer

MVA Experiential
11.2020 - 02.2024

Production Administrator, Junior Post- Producer

Wieden+ Kennedy
09.2018 - 03.2020

Project Manager

Christian Lahoude Studio
03.2017 - 09.2018

Wedding Planner, Social Media Coordinator

Senses Events
02.2016 - 03.2018

MBA - (MBA) in Arts And Cultural Management

SDA Bocconi School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Affairs

The City University of New York

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