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Tanya Hasseler

Newark,New York

Summary

Personable and strategic thinker with passion for driving organizational success and fostering collaborative team environments. Possesses deep understanding of leadership principles and financial management, with strong skills in project oversight and strategic planning. Prepared to deliver impactful results through innovative solutions and effective team leadership.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Entrepreneur Center

Ibero American Action League
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Enhanced brand visibility through targeted marketing campaigns.

Community Support Specialist & Case Investigator

Staffing Solutions, LLC
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Diagnostically interviewed patients regarding COVID issues
  • Consulted County resources to ensure proper patient education
  • Advocated for patient welfare and self-efficacy
  • Documented patient summaries for Health Department
  • Contract Employee for New York State Department of Health – Virtual
  • Provided resources and support to enhance community engagement and well-being.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate support services.
  • Supported vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources.

Business Outreach Specialist

Wayne County
07.2016 - 06.2020
  • Connects business owners and community leaders to promote quality services, training, events, and information utilizing extensive knowledge of sales, marketing, and business development
  • Develops Wayne County business community through focused growth efforts regionally and nationally
  • Establishes tailored, direct economic development outreach opportunities
  • Supports Director with daily organizational functions
  • Implements marketing strategies and re-branding efforts
  • Executed outreach campaigns to expand community engagement.
  • Coordinated events for fostering relationships with stakeholders.
  • Strengthened community ties, organizing impactful events.

Director of Special Events

Starkey’s Lookout/New York Wine & Culinary Center/Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
06.2006 - 06.2016
  • Attained annual revenue goals
  • Implemented, coordinated, and managed cost-effective special events
  • Responsible for the procurement, planning, and implementation of all weddings, meetings, conventions, trade shows, and training programs in support of the mission statement and business objectives
  • Established and developed prospects for potential revenue streams
  • Increased visibility and brand awareness through formation of strong community networks
  • Managed and provided leadership to service and catering staff, ensuring full support for accomplishment of tasks required for successful events
  • Recruited, oriented, trained, and monitored staff performance to ensure event organization that met or exceeded established goals
  • Prepared and maintained accurate data to evaluate cost-effectiveness, profitability, and public awareness of events, including income/expense budgets and compilation/analyzing of event statistics
  • Increased event attendance by developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for special events.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by implementing creative event designs and engaging entertainment options.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless planning and coordination of all aspects of special events.
  • Cultivated lasting partnerships with local businesses by organizing community-focused events designed to showcase their products or services.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable contracts for catering, venues, and other services necessary for successful events.

Education

Certified Economic Developer - Economic Development

International Economic Development Council
01.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Tourism/Event Management

Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, New York
01.2009

Skills

  • MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Commcare, Microsoft Teams; Adobe; Grant Writing
  • Team leadership
  • Program development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Business development
  • Staff training
  • Event coordination
  • Strategic partnerships

Certification

Certification: John Hopkins University, Contact Tracing

Affiliations

  • Friends of Education Award- Newark Central Schools
  • Charity of the Year Award- Newark Chamber of Commerce
  • Executive Board Member, Newark Jr. Reds Football and Cheerleading
  • Board Member, Survivor Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes
  • Board Member, Finger Lakes Community College- Geneva Campus

Timeline

Director Entrepreneur Center

Ibero American Action League
04.2022 - Current

Community Support Specialist & Case Investigator

Staffing Solutions, LLC
06.2020 - 02.2022

Business Outreach Specialist

Wayne County
07.2016 - 06.2020

Director of Special Events

Starkey’s Lookout/New York Wine & Culinary Center/Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
06.2006 - 06.2016

Certified Economic Developer - Economic Development

International Economic Development Council

Associate of Applied Science - Tourism/Event Management

Finger Lakes Community College
Tanya Hasseler