HEATHER CELESTE BACHMAN
**** **** **** **** ? Norcross, Georgia 30092
404-***-**** ? ablrzq@r.postjobfree.com
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Over 15 years of highly successful event management, special media projects
and communications achievements. High energy, creative, customer focused.
Ability to manage major events from conception to completion. Goal-
oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities. Organized, highly
motivated, and detail-directed problem solver. Proven ability to work in
unison with staff, volunteers and vendors.
Management/Supervision experience includes:
- Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement
management skills.
- One-on-one leadership counseling, counseled staff on defining work
related goals and
objectives.
- Trained facilitators in communications skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AVW/TELEV, TX ONYX, GA
FREEMAN, OR PROJECTIONS, MD
HI TECH, GA ADV, PX
PRG, GA
2006-Present
Freelance Audio/Visual Technician
. Set-up and operation of audio and visual equipment for major annual
conferences.
. Client liaison.
. Team leader and labor coordinator.
EXAM SERVICES, Norcross, GA 2006
Media Marketing Manager
. Created and directed targeted, national radio campaign.
. Placed weekly national, print advertising purchases with in a $110-130,
000 budget.
. Identified over $25,000 in print advertising savings.
ETHEL M. JOHNSON YOUTH FOUNDATION, Atlanta, GA 2003-2007
Director of Promotions and Fundraising (project to project contract)
. Organization and management of all fundraising efforts.
. Venue and national recording artist negotiations.
. All advertising efforts including local radio campaigns.
BEACON STREET MUSIC, Atlanta, GA 2004-2006
Business Manager
. Managed financial matters in conjunction with company accountant.
. Oversaw artist management and performances.
. Managed staff and daily activities.
NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL, Newton, MA 2003-2004
Unit Coordinator
. Oversaw daily front office operations of pediatric, sub-specialty clinic.
. Handled all insurance billing follow up and tracking.
. Worked on inpatient and outpatient unit
PERKIN'S SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, Watertown, MA 2001-2003
Residential Manager
. Hired and managed staff of 20 in residential setting for the Deaf-Blind
Program.
. Worked in conjunction with program nurse with daily student assessments
and administration of all medications.
. Oversaw safety standards and compliancy.
LASELL COLLEGE, Newton, MA 1999-2001
Fundraising and Special Events Coordinator
. Coordinated sesquicentennial event with multiple speakers and outings.
. Oversaw financial tracking of capital campaign.
. Awarded annual scholarships from development office.
. Recruited to assist in key fund raising expansion and special event
planning.
KAGAN ASSOCIATES, Newton, MA 1998-1999
Associate Consultant
. Facilitated organizations through visioning and communication sessions.
. Maintained receivables and monthly billing.
. Project manager for company web site and marketing materials.
WILD RADIO STATION, Boston, MA 1995-1998
Morning Show Producer and
THE VIDEO SHOW, Boston, MA
Associate Producer
Successfully produced 26 television shows that aired on the local NBC
affiliate while working two jobs simultaneously.
. Prepared morning show prep materials, including audio and copy.
. Produced and coordinated live remotes and major, annual special events.
. Hosted daily horoscope feature, weekly "Around Town" report and
contributed to daily on-air dialogue.
. Produced, directed and coordinated in studio and on location video
sessions.
. Created and implemented marketing campaigns for retail and broadcast
promotions.
. Assisted in studio editing, operation of character generator and audio
mixing board.
EDUCATION
Psychology, Lasell College, Newton, MA
Trained Facilitator, Strategic Coach, Toronto, CAN
Therapeutic Massage Therapist, Lincoln College, GA
INTERESTS
Alpha Leadership Foundation volunteer 2005-present
Newton, MA Boys & Girls Club Board member1998-2002
Big Brother Friend's of the Elderly volunteer 1994-2002