Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Management Professional eager to secure an opportunity in Higher Education

Student Relations ~ Event Planning & Coordination ~ Marketing ~ Fundraising

Budget Administration ~ Calendar Management ~ Safety Management ~ Personnel Leadership

         Proficiency in event planning and management, budgeting, student relations, marketing, diversity, health & safety, alumni relations, and strategic planning.

         Continuously foster, nurture and maintain a respectful environment conducive to a positive school reputation; considerable skills in networking and outreach.

         Excel in prioritizing, coordinating, and managing projects to optimize productivity and meet critical timelines.

         Cultivate, build, and maintain community partnerships and relationships to advance and support success of students and school mission.

         Strategically allocate and control expenditures to maximize use of resources while ensuring budget compliance.

         Highly regarded for outstanding public relations, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

Chartwells of Chestnut Hill College, Chestnut Hill, PA, 2013 to Present

Assistant Director / Regional Safety Champion

         Direct daily operations within college dining hall by planning and orchestrating special events in close cooperation with multiple student committees and departments.

         Promote student interest and participation by leveraging social media, flyers, and quarterly newsletters.

         Spearhead a wide range of fundraisers for students, clubs, and athletic groups by overseeing community outreach, onsite entertainment, and event promotion.

         Conduct monthly marketing audits, devise marketing budget, and contribute creative ideas to maximize revenues.

         Applied dynamic talents in strategic marketing to increase meal plan sales by 80% in one year.

         Steer all aspects of safety management by holding regular safety meetings, arranging training, performing safety audits, maintaining MSDS, and participating in regional accident investigations.

         Supervise, coach, mentor, and motivate staff to ensure optimum food quality while meeting or exceeding productivity expectations.

         Serve as member of Green Team committee on campus.

First 5 Alumni Committee, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA, 2013 to Present

Co-Chair

         Recruit committee members, organize committee/alumni board meetings, facilitate events to foster relationships with senior students, and drive efforts to retain and engage existing committee members.

         Participate in maintaining up-to-date Facebook site and First 5 blog by promoting new events and stories.

         Plan innovative fundraisers for First 5 Alumni Committee and proactively solicit volunteers.

BioMed Realty, Berwyn, PA, 2013

Administrative Assistant

         Performed the complete spectrum of administrative functions encompassing telephone reception, filing, faxing, business correspondence, greeting and directing visitors, and coordinating incoming and outgoing mail.

         Distributed invoices, replenished office supplies, and built professional relationships with clients to maximize account retention and referral business.

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ABC Concepts, King of Prussia, PA, 2012

Account Executive

         Promoted within one month from initial role as Sales & Marketing Representative based on demonstrated sales savvy, rapport-building expertise, and problem solving capabilities.

         Instructed and coached trainees in appointment setting, networking, face-to-face sales, negotiating, and identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities.

Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2012

College Marketing Director Intern

         Played an active role in pre-game and post-game set-up, and extensively assisted with game day activities and promotions for Philadelphia Wings.

         Supported Director of Events/Group Sales by successfully selling 322 tickets for Wings regular season home games.

         Joined forces with Public Relations to coordinate concerts and special events.

         Arranged two dance teams for pre-game and half-time shows, as well as a band for a pre-game show.

SAAC (Student Athletic Committee), Philadelphia, PA, 2011 to 2012

Vice President

         Cultivated relationships with student athletes to encourage cohesiveness within athletic community.

         Played a key role in planning Sports Day for children in surrounding community.

         Resourcefully conceptualized and executed strategies to boost attendance and membership by 100%.

Philadelphia University Athletics, Philadelphia, PA, 2009 to 2012

Media Communications

         Photographed, videotaped, and uploaded events, interviews, games, rosters, scores, and game schedules to university s Athletics web page.

         Continually updated department s social media site and completed special projects for Sports Information Director and Athletic Director.

B.S., Psychology, Minor in Graphic Design Communications

Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA

Diversity & Inclusion; Working With Difficult People; Harassment In The Workplace; Safety Management

Windows & Mac platforms, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign),

Showing Desk, Presto Sports

Lung Love Walk

Brother Place Shelter

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(DATE)

(HIRING AGENT NAME)

(TITLE)

(SCHOOL NAME)

(ADDRESS)

(CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE)

Dear__________________:

I am currently exploring career opportunities in higher education and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I bring to you significant experience in coordinating student activities and events, outstanding expertise in alumni engagement and relations, and exemplary abilities in budgeting, strategic planning, training, and personnel management. I have been planning college dining hall events for the last three years, including working closely with student organizations to execute fundraising efforts and community service initiatives. My well-developed interpersonal, communication, and social media skills will prove immediately beneficial in this role. To further complement these qualifications, I offer excellent skills in student advocacy, meeting facilitation, and community relations.

As a proactive contributor to your school, you will find me to be an accomplished professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through sharp managerial skills, a constant focus on student diversity and inclusion, and strong abilities in marketing and promotion. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy