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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Transitioned events to virtual experiences, with a lead role in the creation of staffing protocols, guest communications, and breakout room management, and a supporting role in the build out of technical platforms to.
• Developed an organized process to ensure that guest lists and all guest details are kept accurate, up to date, and secure from preliminary name collection to onsite guest check in. Database upkeep included tracking.
• Crafted event correspondence and completed over 30 effective event invitation and guest registration campaigns, coordinating start to finish communications, from initial save the date to post-event follow up.
• Oversaw an average of 4 budgets at a time, including a project with a budget total of over $475,000.
• Managed all day-to-day guest correspondence for a variety of events, often for multiple events concurrently, with as many as 75 unique requests incoming each day.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coordinated and executed the hiring, training, and day-of management of the staff at over 55 events, including the 35-person production team – comprised of the stage management teams for 12 live presentations – for a.
• Managed the private and group transportation for numerous events, including an event with personalized coordination for 71 high level donors for a 3-day event, totaling 44 private cars and 38 shuttle transfers.
• Created and implemented seating plans for 13 live events, considering client goals for the event while also accounting for guest needs, such as dietary restrictions and accessibility needs.
• Coordinated live entertainment, including a 500-person philanthropic event with a complex entertainment schedule, including a live seated program, a dance troupe, marching band, and DJ.
• Led vendor management – including all logistics communications, safety protocols, and production scheduling – on numerous projects, including an art auction for over 800 guests with complex lighting, AV, catering, and.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as the project lead for the creation of a Fellowship program from the bottom up, including the application creation and distribution, program marketing, applicant selection process, distribution of awards, and.
• Scheduled over 150 meetings on Capitol Hill and managed corresponding logistics for a nonprofit organization two years in a row.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted the President & Creative Director, including scheduling, travel coordination, and material assembly.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Beijing City, China

• Organized and executed two major educational programs for the Chinese public, reaching over 300 people
• Created a series of podcasts and videos from the U.S. Embassy Beijing’s American Center programs for use online to reach thousands of people
• Analyzed results of a survey measuring effectiveness of U.S. Embassy Beijing’s educational programs
• Created a series of promotional materials for EducationUSA offices across China to improve outreach efforts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted visitors to the School of Media and Public Affairs with their various concerns and needs, both in person and over the phone
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front office and storage closets on a daily and long-term basis

• Researched and wrote blog articles for the business website on various subjects, maximizing SEO and improving the business’s online presence
• Assisted with operations and organization of sales and products, improving overall business efficiency
• Wrote, planned, and executed various social media platforms for the business, including Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, to communicate effectively with customers and improve social media presence

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provide political information, research, and analysis for BIPAC staff, state partners, and member organizations
• Compile relevant news clips for the office staff on a daily basis

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Solicited monetary contributions from alumni, parents, and friends of the George Washington University to fundraise for all departments of the University
• Networked with the University community to update demographic information, maintain strong alumni connections, and communicate the University’s current campaigns, goals, and accomplishments while appropriately handling.
• Aided in the improvement of University rankings and prestige through increasing number of alumni who participate in the University’s annual giving program

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted patrons to the fitness center by addressing concerns and problems and maintained equipment usage logs used for future growth and machinery purchases to improve Center efficiency.
• Helped market and publicize Fitness Center events by designing and creating flyers and other marketing materials, as well as by managing social media resources, such as Twitter and a blog, for the Center.
• Performed minor custodial work and maintained cleanliness in the Fitness Center to improve patrons’ experience.

Bachelor'S Of Business Administration, International Business

High School

Activities and Societies: President of Students Against Destructive Decisions Club, Secretary and Member of the Student Judiciary.