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Manager Human Resources

Location:
North Miami Beach, FL, 33160
Posted:
August 26, 2010

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Solange Beaumard

954-***-**** + ablrf6@r.postjobfree.com + www.jemadore.org

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Je m'adore Inc.: Miami Beach, FL . West Hollywood, CA . New York,

NY July 2008 - Present

www.jemadore.org

Owner/Founder

. A full service event production company geared specifically for

non-profits, from start to finish.

. Services include: PR, Marketing, Business Development, Social

Networking, Advertisement, New Media, Promotions, Event

Production, Audio Visual Production, Sponsorship, Celebrity

wrangling, Talent and Entertainment scout, volunteer & staff

recruitment.

. Provides assistance in every aspect of creating, producing,

promoting, executing and funding a successful non-profit event.

. Event Producer for: Daphna Ziman of Children Uniting Nations

2009 & 2010 Oscar Party Benefit Event, Sundance 2009 Film

Festival After Party Screening of "Black Dynamite", U.S. Marine

Corp 2009 Ball and IBDS Foundation 2009 Annual Gala.

Miller & Desatnik: Los Angeles, CA

September 2009-June 2010

West Hollywood Property Manager

. Property Manager for a West Hollywood multi-unit apartment

complex.

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY): Los Angeles, CA

July 2008-September 2009

Executive Director Worldwide

. The Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership is an organization dedicated

to training and nurturing the young leaders of tomorrow. Its

mission is to provide lifelong leadership development

opportunities that empower youth to achieve their highest

potential.

. Responsible for; executive management duties, public relations,

marketing, employee management, financial administration,

strategic planning, securing sponsors/donors,

individual/corporate sponsorship, website management,

volunteer/intern recruiting and training, fundraising, business

development, advocacy, grant writing, event planning, outreach

and programmatic aspects of HOBY.

. Secured High Profile Sponsors such as; Coca-Cola,

Glaceau/Smartwater/Vitaminwater, Powerade, among others.

. Creates bi-monthly events to generate continuous revenue,

support and awareness of the foundation.

. Locates and secures; venue, sponsorship, donors, vendors,

media, press, celebrities, sports athletes as well as

coordinates every aspect of the event from start to finish for

all HOBY Fundraisers. Secures that a majority of the event

(95%) is entirely sponsored/donated.

. Personally wrote and submitted over 200 grants since July 2008

hire date. Of which 25% were approved.

. Redesigned website: from including a CMS system, to revising

internal content, visual appearance and brand recognition to

better serve our members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and

staff and to better engage future participants. Launch date:

Jan. 2008.

. Personally transferred and maintained payroll services from ADP

to Paychex. This change reduced cost to HOBY and increased

benefits to staff.

. Created flagship internship program including program design,

sponsorship and management of HOBY interns.

. Assisted in hiring, training and supervising of new personnel

and interns. Actively and successfully recruited, managed and

maintained volunteers for the L.A. office and events.

. Created much needed marketing materials for events, educational

seminars, mass mailers, etc.

W Wine Boutique: South Beach, Florida

January 2006 - June 2008

Publicist/Media Manager/Event Producer

. High-end, celebrity frequented Boutique French Wine Store with

regular events.

. Responsible for; all PR, HR, event production, Media releases,

advertisement, website, promo materials.

. Managed store while Owner was out.

Mansion Nightclub: South Beach, Florida

May 2006 - September 2006

HR/Event Coordinator

. One of South Beach's HOTTEST nightclubs.

. Responsible for; all HR, PR, event production, Media releases,

advertisement, website, promo materials.

Goalline Management: Bay Harbor Islands, FL

October 2006-July 2008

Sport Marketing Director/Player Management

. Responsible for all; marketing, events, player relations,

contract management, etc.

. Agent represented such individuals such as; Jay Fiedler, Mike

Tomlin (Steelers Coach/Superbowl Winner), Vonnie Holiday, and

more

The Reach for the Stars Foundation: Bay Harbor Islands, FL

October 2006-July 2008

Executive Director

. Responsible for all; executive administrative duties, event

planning, fundraising, development, advocacy, outreach and

programmatic aspects of The Reach for the Stars Foundation.

. The Reach for the Stars Foundation is dedicated to providing

individuals afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis and their families

with the resources, knowledge and support necessary to manage

their unrelenting battle with this insidious disease.

. Raised over $300,000 in donations and over $270,000 of in-kind

donations for the annual Stars 4 Stars Golf & Gala star-studded

event held at The Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino and The

Woodlands Country Club & Golf Resort. Coordinated the entire

event.

. Raised over $35,000 for the annual "Walk under the Stars" walk-

a-thon held at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton.

Coordinated the entire event.

. Creates monthly events to generate continuous revenue, support

and awareness of the foundation.

. Locates and secures; venue, sponsorship, donors, vendors,

media, press, celebrities, sports athletes as well as

coordinates every aspect of the event from start to finish for

all The Reach for the Stars Fundraisers.

. Secures that a majority of the event (95%) is entirely

sponsored/donated.

. Examples of relationships/contacts; NBC4 hosts Jill Martin,

Jennifer Santiago and Lisa Petrillo, NBC's deal or no deal

ladies, CBS6 Ira Haber, Comedian Tommy Davidson, Live

performance artist Michael Israel, Footy from 100Y, Former

Miami Dolphins Jay Fiedler, South Florida restaurants and

locations, South Florida newspapers and publications, as well

as many other contacts.

. Creatively designed and marketed R4STARS Cuff. A first time

high-end jewelry item benefiting the foundation. (see attached

picture)

. Active lobbyist in advocating for passing important legislature

for CF patients in Tallahassee, Florida.

. Collaborated with educational and medical providers as well as

tutoring services ranging from K-12.

. Responsible for all accounting, financial, payroll and HR

duties of Foundation.

. Responsible for recruiting, managing and maintaining all

interns and volunteers.

. Maintains and updates web-site, as well as any additional IT

issues for the Foundation.

. Creates any and all marketing materials for events, educational

seminars, mass mailers, etc.

Madison Capital Group, LLC: Miami, FL

October 2004-September

2006

IT & Marketing Director

. Design, develop and maintain an information technology

infrastructure, including the design, development and

maintenance of the network infrastructure.

. Directs IT operations including computer operations, technical

support, systems analysis, database management and programming.

. Establishes technical priorities, standards, and procedures.

Ensures sufficient systems capacity for organizational needs.

. Ensures confidentiality and reliability of corporate data,

proprietary information, and intellectual property.

Human Resources Director/Operations Manager

October 2004-September 2006

. Performs all and any HR responsibilities for the company.

. Directs, organizes, and arranges all operational administrative

functions for the company.

. Supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining

workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and

evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or

disciplinary actions.

. Responsible for all accounting, financial and payroll duties

for the company.

. Plans and directs programs for all human resources areas

including employment, employee relations, compensation,

training and development, benefits administration, and equal

employment opportunity.

June 2004-October 2004: Provided round the clock care to Mother

after major surgery.

The Center for Family Services (CFS): West Palm Beach, FL

December 2003-May 2004

Executive Director

. Responsible for fundraising, development, advocacy, outreach

and programmatic aspects of an Emergency Domestic Violence

Shelter. Main focus of CFS is to respond to emergencies

altering the crisis of domestic violence and homelessness.

The area's only Emergency Shelter providing a full spectrum of

services for families with children. 65% of clients are

children.

. Pivotal advocate for women, children and families regarding

issues of Domestic Violence and Homelessness.

. Solely created, designed, implemented and maintained web-site

for entire agency. Solely created and distributed internal

monthly newsletter.

. Managed, reviewed and prepared annual budget for shelter (over

$800,000.00). Performed all grant writing for Shelter Program

and prepared statistical and program reports.

Gold's Gym: Fort Lauderdale, FL

January 2004-May 2004

Fitness General Manager/Certified Personal Trainer

The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter Inc. (TACTS): Arlington, VA

February 2001-December 2003

Director

. Responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of an

Emergency Shelter. Main focus of TACTS is to empower women and

families who are abused or at risk to live safe, secure and

self-sufficient lives. Only Family Shelter in Arlington County

Virginia.

. 60% of clients are children.

. Provided clinical services as needed to clients with substance

abuse and severe mental health.

. Managed, reviewed and prepared annual budget for shelter, and

reduced annual budget 40% by obtaining numerous financial

contributions as well as obtaining noteworthy volunteer work.

Fitness and Image Results: Washington, DC

February 2000 -

June 2003

Fitness General Manager/Certified Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym: Washington, DC

February 2000 -January 2003

Self Defense Instructor

The GUIDE Program: New Carrollton, MD

February 2000 - February 2001

Social Worker

. For individuals convicted of heinous crimes (felony) released

from psychiatric hospitals with sever psychiatric diagnosis.

Department of Defense: Katterbach, Germany

September1997 -

February 2000

Child/Youth/Family Program Therapist

. US ARMY Clinic Therapist for children, individuals and

families.

. American Red Cross liaison in cases of bereavement.

United States Army: Katterbach, Germany

September 1996 - February 2000

Medical Appointments Coordinator/Medical Records Clerk -Katterbach

Army Health Clinic

. Volunteered full-time for 1 year prior to receiving DOD

clearance fulfilling the role of 2 full-time paid staff.

. US ARMY Clinic XO executive assistant.

EDUCATION

The University of Arizona, BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice,

Minor in Dance/French.

New York University, Associates Degree.

The University of Miami, dual JD (Law) and MBA Degrees.

MAJOR VOLUNTEER WORK

. American Cancer Society - Los Angeles, CA

July 2008 - Present

. Children Uniting Nations, Los Angeles, CA

July 2008 - Present

. NFL Alumni, South Florida Chapter

January 2007 - Present

. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

January 2007 - Present

. American Cancer Society- Miami Beach, FL

December 2006 - July 2008

. Michael Irvin Charities - Miami, FL

December 2006 - July 2008

. Kids in Distress - Miami, FL

November 2006 - July 2008

. Playmakers Charities - Miami, FL

November 2006 - July 2008

. Caring for Kids - Miami, FL

November 2006 - July 2008

. Big Brothers Big Sisters-Miami, FL

September 2005-October 2006

. Brides March against Domestic Violence-Miami Beach, FL

September 2005- September 2006

. "Dinner with Friends" and "Christmas in April": Arlington, VA.

February 2001-December 2003

. Big Brothers and Little Sisters of Washington, D.C.

February 2000-December 2003

. Small Business Administration; Self Defense Classes for

children of all ages - Washington, D.C. February 2000-

December 2003

. American Red Cross Volunteer Coordinator-Germany.

September 1996-February

2000

. Youth Center of Greenwich Village- New York, N.Y.

September 1992-June 1994

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

. Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the 235th BSB for

the "Distinguished Volunteer Award".

. Invitation and nomination to become a member of "The Arlington

Leadership Alliance".

. Member of Honor Society; New York University and University of

Arizona.

. Provide tutoring services to Arlington County School Children.

. Public Speaker on Domestic Violence and Homelessness; Several

Cox Cable Network Live interviews, several area Universities,

Junior League of D.C., L.I.N.K.S. of D.C., among others.

. Professional Classical Ballet Dancer for the New York City

Ballet Company.

. University of Arizona Skydiving Club.

. Fort Sam Houston (unofficial) Skydiving Team.

. Owner and Manager of Body and Sol Piercing Inc.

. Spoke alongside Janet Reno at National Domestic Violence

Conference.

. Fitness model for South Beach agencies.

. Aspen, Colorado Snow Mass Resort rock climbing member.

. Member of South Florida JCC.

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Exchange

Server, XP, Vista, NT, Office, Word, Access, Excel, Power Point,

Macromedia, Publisher, Front Page, Web-Publisher, Photo Shop, Adobe

Acrobat, Illustrator CS2, Adobe InDesign, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Imageready,

Adobe Designer, Quicken, Quick books, Jango, Quark, Gammadyne and Web-page

design.

Certifications: Crisis Resolution, Grant-writing, Quality Control,

Medication Monitoring, A.C.E, among others.

Database programs: Raisers Edge, Alumni Manager, HMIS (homeless management

information system), CMIS (Case management information system), Service

Point Systems, Simplicity Software Systems, SQL.

Language: Fluent in French, fair comprehension of Spanish.

References available upon request



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