Management Assistant

LESLEY COOPER

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San Diego, CA 92107 ******************@*****.***

SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, PowerPoint, ACT, POS Systems. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, leadership, interpersonal, management, multi-tasking, time management skills, and a self-starter.

EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS EXPERIENCE

1. Generation and follow-up of leads, nationally and locally for cross promotion sponsorship for college and corporate events, private parties, trade shows, conventions, and business meetings in school systems and the community.

2. Supervision and direction of fundraising, sponsorship, promotions, public relations, and event coordination/production for various events and fundraisers.

3. Coordination with corporate, non-profit, and independent organizations for special events; all stages of event planning.

4. Contract assistance; production management: all aspects of production, creation and maintenance of budgets.

5. Liaison with national and local labels, radio stations, press, mangers, agents, promoters, venue owners, talent networks, studios, and managers.

6. Creation and implementation of school and community music programs.

MARKETING AND ADMIN EXPERIENCE

1. Management of professional office: scheduling, payroll, development, human resources, and corporate relations.

2. Collaboration with agents and tour managers for festivals and showcases; organization and direction of day to day events with local and national performers and entertainers.

3. Casting office management; duties included scheduling, availability checks, pre read and producer sessions, filming auditions, preparing lists for series and pilots as well as contracts and all legalities.

4. Content management for social media, corporate website, team websites, & corporate newsletter.

5. Organizing and tracking of staff payments, refunds, and registration deposits

6. Coordinating registration, administration, & roster management.

WRITING AND DESIGN EXPERIENCE

1. Managing Editor for national skateboarding / music publication.

2. Contributing Writer for the music section of a national magazine.

3. Handled all content & layout for all promo items for bands, venues, as well as articles & press kits.

4. Content writing for corporate newsletter and marketing materials.

Starz Lacrosse / San Diego, CA

Starz Operations Specialist Apr 11 - present

School of Rock / San Diego, CA

General Manager Jan 07 – Aug 10

No Exit Music Video Film Festival / NJ

Promotions Director Jan 06 - Oct 06

Advanced Entertainment / Montville, NJ

Admin Assistant /Event Planning Feb 05 - Aug 06

SDC Presents / Los Angeles, CA, NY

Special Events Coordinator /

Music Booker / Promoter / Public Relations

May 03 - Jan 05

Creative Artists Agency / Los Angeles, CA

Music Agent Assistant April 03 - Aug 03

Dava Waite, 20th Century Fox, Deb Barylski,

Kurtzman-Stringer Casting / Los Angeles, CA

Casting Assistant & Associate Aug 00 - March 04

Juice Magazine, Pink and the Almighty /

Los Angeles, CA

Freelance Writer/ Managing Editor Dec 99 - Dec 05

EDUCATION Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Roy H. Park School of Communications - Bachelor of Arts

Major: Television and Radio ~ Concentration: Advertising and Public Relations

Minor: Theater Arts, Writing

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