• Research prospective honorees and offer clients insight as to who would raise the most money for their organization• Manage high volume solicitation and invitation mailings• Collate and organize donor lists and E-Journal advertisements for invitation and program• Assist coordinators with run of show and day of event responsibilities• Oversee client billing, manage financial reports/database entry for all events• Create seating boards using schematic and floor plan, design coding system organized by price structure• Design look books for event coordinators with photos and descriptions of honorees, award winners, and presenters• Work directly with the following clients to achieve desired fundraising goals:o Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, International Women’s Media Foundation, National Urban League, Citizens Committee for New York City

-Managed and created content for social media platforms-Wrote press releases for partnership launches, joint ventures, and upcoming events-Pitched to interior designers, bloggers, and editors about France and Son's products and services-Worked with designers on interior decor projects-Planned and brainstormed ideas for opening events at new store locations

-Assisted in managing online and social media presence-Created event marketing materials using Microsoft Publisher, Illustrator, and Word-Worked with the Communications & Events team to execute communications strategies and special events-Assisted with executing the annual Literacy Champions Gala and various other volunteer and fundraising events

-Maintained company database by updating attendee and speaker lists, speaker biographies, and confirmation numbers-Confirmed hotel space and availability for upcoming events, and communicated with sales representatives and hotel managers -Created and updated conference handbooks, researched the surrounding area of the event, and provided attendees with options for restaurants and leisurely activities-Assisted co-workers in designing and arranging attendee name badges-Coordinated upcoming events within the company

-Edited video footage for clients’ projects-Designed DVD and CD labels using Photoshop and Microsoft Word, printed copies and organized finished products-Answered phones and attended to customer inquiries-Managed incoming media by placing content into electronic archives-Learned to become proficient with various editing programs including Final Cut Pro

-Escorted children from the bus to their classrooms-Assisted teacher with lessons-Aided children with special needs during their class work and other daily tasks-Ensured safety of the students -Worked one on one with students to help them accomplish tasks, activities, and goals for the day-Attended staff meetings to discuss student progress, and how to better suit their special needs