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Promoted to Program Coordinator in January 2019. Liaison for potential and current sponsors for growth and education of research programs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate resources, resolve issues, and ensure the successful completion of research projects. Managed program budgets, tracked expenses, and processed financial transactions, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with financial policies. Created event programs, advertisements, and communications. Coordinated events and collaborated with researchers, sponsors, and fellow event organizers for optimal organization management. Events included overseeing and traveling to the World Economic Forum in Davos (~400 attendees), as well bi-annual MIT Connection Science sponsor events for member companies, i.e. IBM, Metlife, Swisscom (~50 attendees). Managed edits and updates of the website, newsletter, and all social media.

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Co-founder of the MIT Media Lab, managing their demanding schedule, coordinating meetings, and organizing travel arrangements. Acted as a liaison between the Co-founder and internal teams, external partners, and visitors, effectively managing communication and facilitating seamless collaboration. Coordinated the planning and execution of all travel and events, conferences, and workshops, including logistics coordination, participant communication, and materials preparation, (i.e. itineraries to Davos World Economic Forum, and other complex itineraries around the world for research collaboration, sponsor relations, research conferences and member relations, 50-400 attendees). Managed and prioritized incoming correspondence, inquiries, and requests, responding promptly and efficiently to maintain effective communication channels. Implemented and maintained administrative processes, including record-keeping systems, document management, and data organization, ensuring easy retrieval and accessibility. Managed the requisitions and expenses of the AI research group (~50) and oversaw the budget. Created copy and updates for all social media and websites.

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Dean's Office, with a primary focus on student services, including admissions, enrollment, and student support programs. Coordinated student-related activities, such as orientations, workshops, and student events, ensuring seamless execution and positive student experiences. (200+ attendees). Also coordinated special events for student services, e.g. the Arts Internship Fair (~40 Boston based arts organizations and ~150 students attending annually). Updated CFA’s websites and social media. Managed ~7 work-study students for day to day operations and reception duties. Assisted in the implementation and enforcement of academic policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency within the college. Managed student inquiries and concerns, providing accurate information, guidance, and referrals to appropriate resources. Demonstrated empathy and sensitivity in addressing student needs and promoting a supportive environment. Collaborated with faculty and staff to coordinate academic advising, course registration, and graduation processes, facilitating students' progress towards degree completion. Maintained student and faculty records, databases, and confidential information, ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance with privacy regulations (~1000 on campus students).

Installed paintings and opened Ms. Urdang's galleries for various exhibitions in Wellesley, MA and on Newbury Street in Boston, MA.Independently managed both galleries. Sold several paintings. Worked directly with clients and artists. Coordinated opening receptions. Created Ms. Urdang’s mailing list, reception invitations, and gallery postcards.