DANIELLE DELLILO-BERARDI
*** ****** ****** ******** ******, NY 11010 ***********@*****.*** 516-***-****
EVENT PLANNING & FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL
Highly accomplished, determined and results driven professional with experience in event planning, marketing
and promotional projects. Well-defined understanding of the organizational Event Planning challenges,
exceptional ability in developing short- and long-term growth strategies to expand financial positions of new
and profitable organizations in many diverse industries. Focused on values, corporate objectives, and strategic
planning to directly impact the success, growth, and profits of a business. Recognized by peers, subordinates
and senior leadership for the ability to handle the dynamics of a rapidly changing environment.
Areas of Key Strengths:
Development & Stewardship Strategic Planning
Innovative Planning Strategies Advocacy
Presentation & Negotiation Skills Event Planning
Empower Others/Building Trust Problem Solving
Social Mission Ethical
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS & ACCOLADES
Conceived, managed, executed Radio Disney Integrated Marketing events in 57 markets.
Organized largest career fair in Hofstra history with 150 employers in attendance.
Coordinated over 110 interview schedules each year with 500 students and 150 employers participating.
Initiated Networking Nights and Mock Interviews for students and employers
to participate in as part of on- campus recruiting program.
Marketing ef orts directly resulted in largest number of applicants for territory,
grossing 9500 applications for admission into Hofstra.
Honorary Member of Beta Alpha Psi 2010, Hofstra Sports Broadcasting Institute Certificate 2010, Presidential
Debate Volunteer 2008, Semi-finalist for Maybelline5 Model Search 2004, WRHU Broadcaster of the Year 2001,
Outstanding Senior Radio Award 2001, FOLIO Award Election Night Coverage 2001,
Jeffrey C. Kraus Radio Scholarship 1999
CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; innate ability to cultivate
relations with clients, funders, community organizations, and colleagues; foster engagements to
increase awareness of organizations, philanthropic support, and volunteer resources; superb ability to
succeed in high-pressure, challenging, and deadline-driven environments.
Results-driven professional, experienced in coordinating schedules, maintaining calendars, designing
and implementing all facets of cost-ef ective special events; able to provide targeted assistance in
specific areas or manage entire events.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MSG Varsity Woodbury, NY
Freelance Event Coordinator/Outreach Marketing 2012 - Present
Assist with planning and execution of marketing events at tri-state area high schools
Act as onsite marketing supervisor at events and pre-event site surveys
Coordinate the preparation and distribution of printed event materials
Facilitate transportation, display and distribution of all event signage and premium items
WQEW-AM 1560 Radio Disney New York, NY
Freelance Event Host/Promotions Department 2010 - Present
Conceptualize ideas for sponsorship fulfillment
Host events in the tri-state area to promote Radio Disney clients’ services and products to families
Collaborate with clients to ensure their products and services are promoted successfully and professionally
Manage a team of five staf members on-site
1 Page
DANIELLE DELLILO-BERARDI
332 Rintin Street Franklin Square, NY 11010 ***********@*****.*** 516-***-****
Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
Communications Manager The Career Center 2007 - 2012
Maintained and developed relationships with employers through strong interpersonal and public relations skills
Solicited sponsorships for etiquette dinner, athletic night and other events
Served as key team member in publicizing and marketing career services campus wide
Managed all social media accounts on a daily basis including Facebook and Twitter
Supervised and executed on-campus recruiting program and presentations
Communicated with and mentored students throughout the recruiting and interviewing process
Public Relations Specialist Undergraduate Admissions 2006 - 2007
Marketed the University to high school students, their families and guidance counselors
Coordinated on and of campus events for prospective students
Developed specific target market goals based on territory projections
Evaluated and interviewed candidates through a strategic selection process
WQEW-AM 1560, Radio Disney New York, NY
Integrated Marketing/Promotions & Events Manager 2004 - 2006
Conceived, managed, and executed all Integrated Marketing events in 57 markets
Assisted Account Executives to develop sponsorship programs to increase station revenue
Managed an annual budget of three-million dollars
Recruited and managed interns and increased promotions team from eight to 25 in one semester
1050 ESPN Radio New York, NY
Event Host/Promotions Coordinator 2003 – 2005
Created marketing strategies to promote the ESPN brand
On-site event host with the New York Jets and New York Islanders
Recruited and trained interns
Court TV New York, NY 2004
Rainbow Media Woodbury, NY
2001-2004
Traf c Coordinator
Ensured traf cking operations were performed ef ciently
Executed order entry, log preparation and tape management verifications
Generated performance af davits for local and national programming,
Coordinated sales orders and tape directories within set deadlines
92.7 WLIR-FM Garden City, NY
On-Air Personality/Promotions 2001 - 2003
Hosted, engineered and produced own show
Broadcasted live at various locations
Recorded commercials, conducted contests and assisted with planning of concerts
88.7 WRHU-FM, Hempstead, NY
Community Relations Director/Marketing & Promotions Director 1997-2001
Oversaw marketing and promotions staf
Managed and executed events on campus and in the local community
Created and coordinated events involving staf and alumni
Worked closely with The Of ce of University Relations
EDUCATION
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Masters in Journalism GPA: 3.55 2013
Bachelors in Communications GPA: 3.0 2001
2 Page