Suzan Corellis
Severna Park,MD
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Event Coordinator
Northeast Events
08.2013 - Current
- Coordinate and execute various events, such as weddings, fundraisers, galas, festivals, conferences, and expos, for an attendance of each event ranging from 20 to 5,000 people.
- Manage events for high-profile clientele from the Fox Network, Bravo Network, NHL, NFL, NBA, Josh Cellars and more.
- Offer a variety of services, including day-of, partial, and full event planning; customized décor; décor rental and props; contract negotiation; budget analysis; event design; fundraising; and goal-setting tactics.
- Project logistics, secure sponsorships, design CAD layouts, produce proposals, and create invoices varying by each event.
- Create event timelines, contracts, and marketing material based on each event's requirements.
Legal Assistant
New York State Executive Chamber, Governor's Office FOIL Department
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Supported the Chief FOIL officer and FOIL attorneys (four) within the New York State Executive Chamber FOIL department with daily scheduling and administrative tasks, and worked closely with the FOIL Appeals officer within the New York State Executive Chamber.
- Oversaw all incoming FOIL requests to the New York State Executive Chamber, and created and recorded statistics for incoming and closed FOILs on a daily basis.
- Maintained and utilized the GOVQA platform to monitor compliance, e.g., the timeliness of responses, the appropriateness of released materials, etc.
- Sent solicitations to various staff members to receive and organize requested records, prepared correspondence and records for redaction and sanitation, converted records, and performed content searches of staff members' inboxes.
- Supported the Ethics Counsel and senior staff with the quarterly production of the Governor's public schedule.
- Managed internal and external press-related requests.
Executive Assistant
New York State Executive Chamber, Governor's Office Counsel's Office
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Supported the Assistant Counsels to the Governor with portfolios in Public Safety, Labor, Transportation, and Health.
- Coordinated schedules, conference attendance, and travel requests on behalf of the Assistant Counsels, and the Governor.
- Produced correspondence, travel, and expenditure reports.
- Managed multiple projects and requests simultaneously while supporting daily office operations.
- Conducted research to support policy development and decision-making.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Executive Assistant
New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Assisted the Head Legal Counsels and Commissioners in the Legal Services Department.
- Tracked bills, legislation, and New York State Budget parts in and out of the New York State Legislative Retrieval System (LRS).
- Worked closely with the New York State Executive Chamber, New York State Senate, and Assembly's senior staff on various legislative projects.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
Sales Coordinator
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Developed relationships with clients for hotel room blocks, hotel services, and events.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of prospective clients and their contact information.
- Provided assistance throughout the entire sales process from initial contact through post-sale follow-up activities.
- Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing, finance and operations departments in order to ensure successful execution of projects from start to finish.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales activities, revenue, expenses, and other key metrics.
Education
Bachelor's - Sports, Entertainment, & Event Management, Minor in Entrepreneurship & Business
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, R.I.05.2011
Skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team player on projects
- Intuitive attention to detail, with organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication, with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong proficiency in computer programs and applications (eg Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, CAD design systems)
- Fundraising & Event donor cultivation and stewardship
Volunteer Work, Associations, and Honors
- Published in Rent Your Wedding Magazine 2023
- Named Top 10 Event Planners on Fash.com 2023
- Boys & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County (Board Member/Treasurer, Resource Development and Programs/Event Committee) 2016-Present
- Sacred Heart Church (Event Committee Member) 2017-2019
- East Greenbush Pop Warner (Board Member, Event Coordinator) 2016-2018
- Big Brothers Big Sisters (Fall into Spirits Event Committee Member) 2015-2019
- Saturday in the Park Festival, Town of East Greenbush (Volunteer) 2013, 2016
- Member of Colleges against Cancer and International Special Events Society (ISES) 2008-2011
- Recipient of Leadership Credentialing Document (Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI) 2011
- Member of Eta Sigma Delta National Honor Society & Special Honors and Rewards Program (SHARP) (Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI) 2009-2011
- Recipient of Presidential Academic Scholarship (Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI) 2008-2011
- Peer Leadership Award (Columbia High School, East Greenbush, NY) 2008
- National Kidney Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Make A Wish Come True, Inc. (Volunteer) 2007-2012
Timeline
Legal Assistant
New York State Executive Chamber, Governor's Office FOIL Department
08.2019 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant
New York State Executive Chamber, Governor's Office Counsel's Office
10.2016 - 08.2019
CEO & Event Coordinator
Northeast Events
08.2013 - Current
Executive Assistant
New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission
02.2013 - 10.2016
Sales Coordinator
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
05.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor's - Sports, Entertainment, & Event Management, Minor in Entrepreneurship & Business
Johnson & Wales University
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