Lecinda Bennett
New York, NY 10026
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Objective: To create and contribute to a workspace that is efficient,
stimulating and professional.
Experience:
Nov '09 - Present Stewards of Change, Inc.
Centerport, NY
Executive Administrator
Executive Administrator to Managing Partner
Event management and coordination
Provide support to vice president and partners
Complete research for Health and Human Services foundations
Coordinate travel for partners and all consultants
Vendor management and new vendor sourcing
Website management and content updates
Primary liaison for consultants and vendors
Budget management
Track and process expenses reports
Sept '08- Present Jazz at Lincoln Center
New York, NY
Artist Assistant
Venue representative and liaison with licensee/rental clients
Primary support for artists
Coordinate with security to ensure safety of talent
Assist artist/client with delivery arrangements
Jan '07- Aug '09 Polo Ralph Lauren
New York, NY
Administrative Assistant, 1 VP, 1 Sr. Dir, 2 Dir &
Store Development Team
Responsible for all duties concerning Vice President's
business management
Provided critical support for a team of 22 people
Managed communications and departmental needs and store
display requests
Managed calendar and scheduling for 4 direct reports
Created internal communication and meeting agendas
Created timelines and project plans to manage assist
designers
Arranged travel arrangements for 4 direct reports and their
team members
Monitored supply usage, ordering and budget
Tracked and processed expense reports on a monthly basis
Created and tracked purchase orders
Researched vendors to cut credit card costs and negotiated
company that is now the official Polo Ralph Lauren Visa
Expedite and Processing company
Worked with Finance Department regarding vendor set up,
licensee inquiries, purchase order management &
troubleshooting.
Orientated & trained new employees
Managed shipments with Logistics
Overall administrative duties
July '06- Dec '06 International Student Placement of America
San Diego, CA
Marketing & Research Coordinator
Responsible for developing Marketing Plan for International
Study Abroad Workshop and Placement
Create Marketing Campaigns
Public Relations Coordination
Develop and Oversee Radio Interviews and Follow-up
In-depth Client Research
Plan In Person Events
Nov '97- July '06 Salon David Perez
San Diego, CA
Manager of Operations and Personal
Assistant to President
Managed salon operations for 2 locations and 45 employees
Responsible for payroll, taxes and insurance
Primary customer relations contact
Special event coordination and donation/gift management
Oversaw inventory management, ordering and control
Sales and product merchandising
Trained employees and managed company's education &
development
Spearheaded marketing and promotions efforts
Maintained personal calendar for president
Coordinated travel and trade show events
Education:
Apr '05- Feb '09 Kaplan University, School of Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies with
an emphasis in Office
Management
Jan '99- June '00 San Diego State University
San Diego, CA - Certification, Event
Management & Marketing
Special Skills:
Languages: Fluent in Afrikaans and Dutch
Technology: AppleWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Vista,
Microsoft 7, Mac OS, LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, Lawson,
Infinium, Artsvision