Karen Ester Email & Phone Number

Irondequoit, Ny

Hand crafted jewelry and decorative household items.

Rochester Institute Of Technology

Manage and update website, prepare electronic newsletter, prepare other communications for internal and external constituencies, manage curriculum, manage social media, advise on marketing materials, create flyers, brochures

Write regular articles for newsletters, constituent emails, annual reports, grants, request letters and acknowledgment letters; created brochures, advertisements, signs, invitations and flyers. Edit and proofread copy. Received positive feedback from various constituencies on the effectiveness of materials. Web development and maintenance.Public Relations: Represented organization and its mission to individuals, businesses, various community groups, other institutions, and government agencies - improved organization's image by focusing on positive contributions and by participating in community-wide committees and partnering with other organizations. Respond to public inquiries about the organizationProject Management: Experienced at achieving goals of unique projects within constraints, on budget, and on time. Able to establish event chain, timeline, and determine critical path.Management: Experienced at managing and motivating staff and volunteers and building effective teams focused on achieving organizational goals.Financial: Developed expense and revenue budgets and tracked progress, determined projections, developed and wrote reports for tracking trends utilizing comparative data, contracted for outside services. Evaluated projects for cost effectiveness.Special Events: Created new events and improved existing events to meet organization objectives - increased attendance by 25%, improved relationships, enhanced attitude toward institution.Fund Raising: Developed campaign strategies and case for support; created and implemented a patron recognition program; scheduled and managed events and cultivation activities to maximize desired objective.

Rit Workshops

Activities and Societies: RIT Digital Self Defense Early Intervention Program Responding to an Armed Intruder Incident on Campus.

Ms Course Work Completed, No Degree, Communication & Media Technology

Ba, History

Activities and Societies: History Club BASO