Vanessa
Desormeau____________________
*** ********* ***, *** #**, Brooklyn, NY 11216 917-***-**** ****************@*******.***
S UM MARY OF SKILLS
Excellent administrative and project manager; ability to develop and implement projects on
deadline; positive and proactive leader; proven ability to research and develop programs for
i nternational structures, as well as domestic initiatives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE
Congressional Campaign C ampaign Administrative Assistant M arch to May
2011(Temporary)
• Perform administrative duties such as data entry using the Smart Van software,
calendar and scheduling candidate appointments, and updating systems as needed.
• Provide general communication support via email and phone to the campaign
manager
• Organize and manage phone banks on behalf of the campaign
• Recruit networks of local activists, educating them, and providing resources while
advancing the cause and generating media attention
• Work to build relationships between the campaign, constituents, and media
• Provide administrative support to the communications team as needed
Law Offices of Ralph Francois Esq. I mmigration Legal Assistant J an. 2009 to April
2011
• Perform administrative duties as needed, including calendar and event
management, filing and updating office systems, and maintaining legal paperwork
• Manage the Partners ‘calendar, expenses, t ravel arrangements, and special events
• Answered the switchboard, maintained messages for Partners
• Distr ibuted mail to proper departments and employees
• Research media outlets and leads; provide wri te-ups for media requests
• Participate in strategy meetings for new and current clients; take meeting minutes
• Assist in formulating proposals and briefing materials on international immigration
issues
• Translate documents from French/Spanish to English as needed
• Perform ongoing customer/market research to identify and capitalize on immigrant
market needs
Garden of Sahaba, Muslim Center Non-Profit Administrative Assistant ( Intern) Nov.
2010 to April 2011
• Worked with the Executive Director to liaison with Muslims and Non-Muslims in
p ublic forums including special events
• Performed basic administrative duties as assigned by organization management,
f iling and updating office systems, and maintaining documental paperwork
• Performed market research of other non-profit strategic models
• Prepared briefs, concept papers, and presentations on various Muslim international
topics
L uxe Fête Event Planning Non-profit Social Media and Personal Assistant Jan.2006 to
Oct 2008
• Help define and execute Luxe Fete’s social media strategy (Twit ter, Facebook, Blogs,
v ideos)
• Friend and comment on social media platforms; participate in blogs
• Researched competitor PR programs and results
• Draft pitches
• Organized clip reports and press summary
• Researched weddings and other social events and productions, draft reports
• Helped to find content for blog posts and other communications
• Keyword analysis and reporting
• Researched the web for new content contributors and community members
• Helped maintain and expand our marketing database
• Researched marketing strategies and create finding reports
• Stay up-to-date with social media developments
• Keep a log of all social media activity
• Proficient in Basic HTM L ( photos, texts and links)
• Exemplary organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects simultaneously
TECHN ICAL SKILLS
M S Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook); Fax/Copier/ In ternet/Phone;
F luent in French and Haitian Creole, working knowledge of Spanish. Social Network Savvy
(Facebook, MySpace, Twit ter); Switchboard/Phones; Blackberry and PDA
EDUCAT ION
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL 2010
Bachelor of Ar ts, Intercultural Communications, M inor in Sociology