Manager Sales Representative
Resume:
ANN HANNAH EARLY
New York, New York 10002
615-***-**** (Mobile) or ***@********.***
Professional Experience
Ann Early Organizing, New York, NY
July 2009-Present
Founder
Professional organizing and special event planning for private, nonprofit,
and corporate clients
. Plan and produce special events and auctions
. Design and implement organizational plans for functionality and
appearance
. Assist clients with residential moves and business relocations
. Act as liaison between vendors and clients
. Develop client recruitment strategies
. Produce proposals for potential clients
. Issue invoices for existing clients
. As sole proprietor, manage all office operations, including branding,
advertising, and website
Barnard College, New York, NY
September 2007-June 2009
Manager, Development and Alumnae Affairs Events
Produced on-and off-campus events to recognize and cultivate donors
. Identified vendors and coordinated vendor relationships, including
caterers, florists, photographers, and auction consultants
. Organized live, online, and silent auctions-from solicitation of items to
deliveries-that surpassed prior-year totals despite difficult economy
. Oversaw logistics for annual scholarship dinners that drew 500-600
guests, from site selection to event design and program; events raised $1.3
million in 2008 and $1.7 million in 2009
. Solicited corporations for table purchases/sponsorships
. Solicited alumnae, parents, and corporations for auction donations
. Worked with administrators, staff fundraisers, committee members, donors,
and celebrity hosts
. Supervised support staff and student workers
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY October 2005-
September 2007
September 2007 Special Events Assistant
Helped to produce local and national events to support the various units of
Lincoln Center
. Managed relationships with concert halls, florists, resident caterer,
event designer, and lighting/sound engineers
. Assisted in producing dinners, receptions, galas, festivals, and tastings
in and outside New York
. Solicited gift bag donations
. Maintained special events database for RSVPs, tables, and ticket
assignments
. Assisted with office operations
J. Crew Collection Store New York, NY
November 2009-March 2010
Seasonal Sales Representative
Assisted in meeting store sales goals
. Helped clients select clothing, accessories, and gifts
. Stocked inventory
. Assisted with special events at store location
Related Work Experience
Elon University Elon, NC
Fall 2003-May 2005
Student Worker, Athletics Foundation
Most successful student solicitor for phone-a-thon and annual giving
activities
Student representative to alumni and donors at athletic banquets and
sporting events
Curb Records Nashville, TN
January 2001-May 2003
Provided administrative support to owner and his chief assistant
. Served as front desk manager
. Performed routine office duties, including sound scanning, licensing
reviews, and royalty filings
. Assisted with marketing and promotion
. Gained technical understanding of record label functions
Tommy Hilfiger Corp. New York, NY
Summer 2004
Paid Intern, Marketing and Advertising
Supported work of two divisions at corporate headquarters
. Performed routine office duties
. Participated in weekly team status meetings
. Assisted with media launch for fragrance
. Acted as host for celebrity golf tournament and auction
. Created gift bags for agents and celebrities and coordinated clothing
deliveries to celebrities
Education
Elon University
B.A., Corporate Communications, 2005
Volunteer Affiliations
The New York Junior League, Member
Taste of the Nation/Share Our Strength, Auction Co-Chair
Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Society Ties Member
Manhattan Young Democrats, Co-Chair of Fund-Raising Events
Elon University NYC Alumni Group, Chapter Board Member
Tory Burch Cocktail Reception, Co-Chair
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Professional Organizers
Council of Protocol Executives
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