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Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

• Act as the primary liaison between the CRO and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and alignment of goals.• Oversee all aspects of meeting logistics for the CRO, including scheduling, agenda preparation, materials management, and follow-up on key action items.• Manage the CEO's calendar, ensuring timely scheduling and strategic time allocation.• Coordinate travel arrangements for the executive team as needed, ensuring cost-effective scheduling and adherence to company policies.• Compile reports and summaries to provide data-driven insights for the CRO’s strategic decision-making.•Contribute to BrandStar’s corporate social responsibility efforts by actively participating in community volunteer initiatives through the BrandStar Cares program.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of new sales strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals and stakeholder expectations.•Work closely with the Director of Operations to support and execute special projects as required.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Led the planning, execution, and oversight of high-profile institutional events designed to foster partnerships and encourage deeper involvement from community stakeholders.• Represented the college at volunteerism events, advocating for greater awareness of community-driven causes and engaging employees in meaningful service activities.•Managed in-kind space requests from non-profit organizations and partners. • Managed speaking engagement requests for the college president, coordinating with requesters and providing necessary research and materials.• Generated event cost projections and performed financial reconciliation after each event.• Oversaw the contract management process within the Community Relations unit, utilizing MinuteTraq and coordinating follow-ups with the legal department.• Co-managed the budget for the Community Relations unit.Accomplishment:• Created an institutional events manual that streamlined event planning processes, resulting in more efficient execution of community and stakeholder engagements.

Miami, Fl

• Supported the Dean on sensitive and confidential matters while serving as the primary point of contact for the Office of the Dean and the College.• Directed and coordinated college-wide events, both in-person and virtual, focused on strengthening connections with community partners and stakeholders.• Supported donor events organized by the Office of Advancement, coordinating efforts from the college to ensure a successful outcome and deliver a memorable experience for donors and community partners.• Facilitated collaboration with university leadership and community organizations, ensuring successful execution of initiatives that increased community involvement and support.• Supervised full-time employees, student assistants, and volunteers.• Engaged in collaborative efforts with University and College leadership on projects as required.

Miami, Fl

• Oversaw the daily operations of the Engineering Center, a facility spanning 245,000 SF, while providing improvement recommendations to the Dean and upper administration.• Provided supervision and training to the administrative staff of the Office of the Dean. • Served as the administrative lead for college renovations, space management, furniture procurement, and business continuity.• Acted as a liaison between the college and various university support units, guaranteeing the punctual completion of projects and services involving facilities, parking, and technology.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Provided administrative support to the Dean of the College and served as the main point of contact for the College, external visitors, and the community at large.• Managed the Dean's schedule and coordinated all visits and meetings using Outlook.• Organized domestic and international travel arrangements for the Dean, visitors, and other administrators reporting to the Dean.• Provided supervision to two direct reports, and student assistants, and oversaw the operations of the Office of the Dean. Served as the designated credit card holder for the Office of the Dean.• Led execution and coordination of all major events for the College of Engineering and Computing.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. Provided confidential administrative support to the Executive Director of Operations and Client Services, as well as the Executive Team comprised of 6 members, and 6 Operations Managers. Served as a key member of the Business Continuity Team. Established and maintained relationships with vendors to set up corporate accounts that accelerated the turnaround time to fill purchases.

Master'S Degree, Engineering Management

Activities and Societies: FIU Alumni Association, College of Engineering and Computing Alumni Chapter

Bachelor Of Science In Business Management