Sales Project
Resume:
CATHERINE M. TRAMONTANA
** ******* ****, ********, ** 08619
*******@*******.***
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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