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United States

Morrisville, North Carolina

Administrative oversight for global mid-size CRO including program implementation and management of global travel, expense, lease negotiations, office operations, security and facility management for 25+global offices.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Driving desired outcomes in corporate and board management by providing seamless communication, travel, appointment, and meeting coordination. Creating a strong partnership with the CEO/President, Board of Directors, and Senior Management to sustain a strong and vibrant corporate culture.• Providing advanced administrative support to CEO/President and Senior Management• Coordinating monthly board meetings, and ancillary committee meetings.• Streamlining the process of minute taking, composition, and distribution for monthly board meetings. • Maintaining confidential corporate information through Diligent Board Portal Systems.• Directing interoffice, public and government communication from the CEO/President’s office. Coordinating communication with legal team to track billing, plan depositions, provide documentation for depositions and subpoenaed information.• Managing a busy calendar for CEO/President while facilitating a positive pathway for CEO and Senior Management communication.• Overseeing complex U.S. and international travel including responsibility for ancillary materials and meeting/event requirements. Utilizing Concur Solutions to reconcile detailed expense reports and manage travel.• Proactively anticipating deadlines, managing sensitive employee and business information.• Constructively apprising CEO/President of current office issues/concerns. Providing research related to current industry changes, trends and governmental impact. Assessing and recommending appropriate channels for resolution. • Planning and budgeting for all corporate events including lunch meetings, annual shareholders meetings, and employee appreciation events.• Executing vendor contracts for hotel, caterers, and other service providers related to board meetings and other company business.

Galveston, Texas

Led a small business to achieve annual initiatives by delivering high quality service to a diverse clientele. Positioned the business competitively in the market with growth strategies requiring major event planning and project management to reach out to untapped demographics and encourage increased customer base.» Planned and hosted multiple events to bring new attention to business, working with the Chamber of Commerce to host monthly events for local Chamber members.» Increased the client base by 5-10% by participating in community events including the Galveston Art Walk and the Galveston Island Women's Conference. » Boosted transparency into marketing results with measurement of interest cards filled out to number of appointments made for each event in addition to tracking responses of each non-profit donation.» Created an online social media presence that touched targeted demographics, resulting in maintaining contact with regular clients and building new clientele

Galveston, Texas

Directed business positioning, corporate contacts, retention efforts, and event implementation for the hotel and conference center.» Directed corporate conferences for major clientele, raising retention rates significantly and retaining corporations such as Intel, Reliant Energy and AT&T for future bookings.» Negotiated corporate sales contracts and exceeded corporate sales goal by 150% for new and retained clients at Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center.

Philadelphia, Pa

Manager, Executive Board RelationsImplemented all special events of Wharton Executive Boards to support campaign efforts and tracked board rotation process. Conducted research and drafted nomination statements for potential board members for submission approval from President’s Office as well as drafted all correspondence to board.» Managed and directed bi-annual conference for members of Wharton School of Business Executive Board to support alumni giving and major gifts to Wharton and specifically the capital campaign.» Supported development for the Campaign for Sustained Leadership, which ultimately raised over $450 million.» Implemented constituent database, successfully delivering essential material for the Dean and the Board to see key players and donors.» Secured speakers such as Henry Kissinger and Larry Summer requiring careful involvement to attain confirmation and execution.

Houston, Texas

Managed front office staff and development secretary, served as development liaison to the University, managed Dean’s correspondence and all development correspondence. Implemented annual commencement ceremony for over 1500 graduates and secured a team of over 30 volunteers within the college to assist in commencement. » Liaison between dean’s office and diverse stakeholders including business leaders, donors, alumni, students, and prospective faculty.» Served as development liaison representing Bauer College of Business and managed college’s donor relations process to drive fundraising efforts, through planned luncheons, lecture series and small seminars.» Instituted annual performance goals for support staff, guiding appraisals to ensure top quality performance. » Coordinated assignment and work schedules of college work-study students to address the needs of various professional staff, streamlining the efficiency of the office operations.» Spearheaded commencement activities for Bauer College of Business Administration while acting as a liaison, managing communication with approximately 1,500 graduates annually.

University Of Houston

Planned NEH conferences, managed all correspondence, planned meetings and managed work study staff. » Key public contact in university office representing last point of academic appeal for university’s student population. » Assessed prospective state legislation to determine impact of state action on higher education for office of provost. » Collaborated with senior university officials to implement conference to support additional NEH funding.

Bachelor'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Bachelor'S Degree, History