CATHERINE M. TRAMONTANA

** ******* ****, ********, ** 08619

609-***-****

ab9y9w@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE:

Dynamic executive with strong leadership, managerial and people skills.

Possess excellent communication, problem solving, organizational and follow-

up skills. Successfully can forge partnerships to achieve goals and

objectives. Possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Self-starter, multi-tasked

and thrive on initiating and taking new ventures to fruition.

EXPERTISE:

Event Planning

Organizational Management

Development & Solicitation of Sponsorships

Government Relations

Community & Public Relations

Board Member & Volunteer Relations

Public/Private partnerships

Project Management

Financial Management

Workforce/Business Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

. Consultant, Event Planning, Community Relations & Social Media

Present

. Director, Department of Recreation, Health, Senior & Veterans Services

2008-2012

Township of Hamilton, New Jersey

. Project Director, Bristol Myers Squibb RxeSEARCH Project 2006-

2007

. Director, Public Relations, NJ Principals & Supervisors Association

2005-2006

. VP Public Affairs, Devin Group Inc, Business Consulting Firm

2004-2005

. Executive Director, Mercer County Workforce Investment Board, NJ

1998-2004

. Sales Associate, Saks Fifth Avenue

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. Organized galas, golf outings, summits and community events such as

Independence Day Concert/Fireworks, AzaelaFest and Winter Wonderland

which draw between 40,000-70,000+ visitors each.

. Reduced a department budget by 30% by reducing staff and eliminating

unnecessary costs; while maintaining the same the level and quality of

services. Successfully directed Septemberfest a regional known event

which draws 80,000+visitors, with only one staff member.

. Solicited $100,000 annually from corporate donations to fund

government community events.

. Sought funding which led to the award of a $1M federal transportation

and $4M welfare grant to help jobseekers obtain employment.

. Implemented HamStat Call Center protocols and helped change the

culture of employees. This led to 50% increase in accountability and

better tracking of resident and business requests.

. Worked closely with statewide media to successfully promote the role

of School Principals in New Jersey. Resulted in a feature series in

the Newark Star Ledger of a "Day in the Life of a Principal" as well

as feature interviews on NJ 101.5 and other media outlets.

. Featured in the Mercer County Regional Chamber of Commerce's "Ask A

Busy Person", Mercer Business Magazine for ability to create strong

partnerships in the community.

. Created marketing programs for residents and schools regarding solid

waste and recycling practices. As a result, Mercer County, NJ

achieved a 99% recycling rate.

. Successfully directed a 50 member board representing business,

government and education and its daily operations. Recognized by the

NJDOL for recruiting high level executives to volunteer on the board

and its 10+ sub-committees.

. Prepared short/long term strategic plans which addressed future

challenges in the labor market. Resulted in 4 new training programs

including one for technology and retail.

. Developed a Healthcare Partnership comprised of 25 hospital and

medical leaders in Mercer County. Developed a career awareness

program to promote in demand jobs such as nursing. Resulted in

recognition by NJ Department of Labor and NJ Employment Commission.

. Completed Saks Fifth Avenue's clientele service training. Surpassed bi-

weekly sales goals and directly impacted department sales by 20%.

EDUCATION:

. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-B.S., Business

Administration

. Certificate of Eligibility-Elementary Education

. Languages: Conversational Spanish

. Completed and passed New Jersey's Life and Health Insurance Exams,

June 2013

. Zumba Instructor Certified-June, 2013

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