Manager Assistant
Resume:
Desiree Gatto
*** ***** *** ******, ************, PA 19147
215-***-**** acqham@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 10 years of professional experience in the Communications/Event Planning arena. Experience in Copywriting, Proofreading, Research, Marketing, Press Kits, Press Releases, Scheduling and Coordinating. Extensive knowledge in Event Planning and Coordination. Managed various Employee Programs from concept to design to incorporation. Looking to extend my career into the Public Relations, Communications, and Event Planning industry.
Event Planning
Quickbooks
Corporate Communications
MS Office Suite 2003 - 2010
Copywriting
Proofreading/Editing
Press Releases
Meeting Planning
Warehouse Management
DFW EVENT Planning
Event Coordinator September 2013 - Present
Assist with coordination of events in all aspects from venue to day of assistance. Work with vendors and clients to assure each person has a unique and rewarding experience from start to finish.
Gina Sole: Wedding Planner, Inc.
Event Coordinator September 2008 - Present
Assist with coordination of events in all aspects from venue to day of assistance. Work with vendors and clients to assure each person has a unique and rewarding experience from start to finish.
Super Impulse, LLC
Administrative Manager September 2014- Present
Main point of contact for all business administrative functions, such as QuickBooks, warehouse management, brand awareness and maintenance. Responsible for tradeshow coordination as well as daily office activities.
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems
www.uphs.upenn.edu/
Assistant to the Education Coordinator September 2009 – September 2014
Assist with class preparation as well as Trauma Symposiums for the Office of Life Support Education (OLSE). This entails preparing course materials, recruiting patients, booking venues, day of event on site assistance, trouble shooting, planning and executing of over 10 courses per year.
Administrative Assistant September 2009 – September 2014
All around assistant for 2 Trauma Surgeons entailing all aspects of scheduling, travel, credentialing, basic administrative functions (calendar management, professional account balances, personal organization, research, CV updates, etc.)
Communication & Academic Coordinator September 2006 - 2010
Liaison for the Firearm & Injury Center at Penn (FICAP): Forum event planning. Securing venue, guest speakers, advertisement of communication materials associated with each event such as flyers, posters, email correspondence, etc.
Maintain contact management database. Schedule internal meetings. Provide research support for presentations and meetings, such as data collection and creating PowerPoint presentations. Writer and Editor of FICAP’s internal newsletter, “The Quarterly.” Provide content for the Firearm and Injury center’s website.
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems May 2005 – September 2006
www.uphs.upenn.edu/
Program Coordinator
Liaison for Clinical Practices at the University of Pennsylvania’s (CPUP) Service Excellence Program. Administer Service Excellence department & employee recognition events. Responsible for organizing the Annual Clinical Practices at University of Pennsylvania’s (CPUP) Service Excellence Event. Work with promotional and food vendors to select & purchase products for on going program. Prepare and distribute all Service Excellence related correspondence. Assist Analyst/Trainers in implementation of projects. Maintain the budget expenses. Handle the monthly employee recognition raffle and prize distribution. Created and maintained a database for Service Excellence Programs.
Banyan Productions June 2004 – February 2005
www.banyanprod.com
Logistics Coordinator
Responsible for organizing the field crew for production shoots. Additionally for scheduling specific show dates and locations. Took accountability for staff and performed general office management. Handled the coordination of seating arrangements, accounting and also worked with vendors for Banyan’s professional needs. Also was the point person for technical issues regarding the crews booked.
American Water February 2003 – June 2004
www.amwater.com
Communications Assistant to the VP, Manager of Corporate Communications
Started originally as an Intern and was hired on full time. Responsible for assembling press kits, writing press releases, database management, spreadsheets, media research and media clips. Additionally was the point person in the planning and implementation of events such as holiday food drives and collecting needed items for local charities. Held an active role on the Employee Program & Activities Team, additionally too part in organizing company events and programs. Work with vendors on designing and publishing promotional items. Also was a contributing writer and editor for 3 of the Company’s Newsletters, "The Corporate Communiqué,” “Splash” and “team:americanwater.” Assisted in the implementation of a national communications program, Hoops & Heroes, held in Atlanta, Georgia. Responsible for the program’s advertising, marketing and coordinating travel arrangements. Worked with vendors, school officials, consultants and other program participants to ensure the program was on schedule. Additional project work includes the planning and implementation of "Take Your Child to Work Day 2003."
Rutgers University
BA Communications 3.0/4.0
Minor: Psychology
Concentration: Public Relations
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Rockhurst University
Business Writing and Grammar Skills Workshop
AFFILIATIONS
Member – Philadelphia Public Relations Association
VOLUNTEER
Philadelphia Cares –2004 to Present
Help to organize various projects such as the 2004 Giving Thanks Gala, The Chocolate Lovers Ball, Live and Silent Auctions, Ticket Sales, Program Distribution, etc. Major focus was geared towards event planning
Professional References
Mrs. Rose Cheney Executive Director
Firearm and Injury Center at Penn
Contact information:
acqham@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Mark Lewis Associate Director
Firearm and Injury Center at Penn
Contact information:
acqham@r.postjobfree.com
Mrs. Debra Geiger Director Ambulatory Scheduling Operations
University of Pennsylvania Health Systems
Contact information:
acqham@r.postjobfree.com
Ms. Gina Sole The Wedding Planner
acqham@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Tom Thoren Public Relations Consultant
American Water
acqham@r.postjobfree.com
Ms. Lisa Daniels Corporate Communications Manager
American Water
Contact information:
acqham@r.postjobfree.com
Contact this candidate