Communications Specialist

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ART IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAY 25, 2016

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

- Deans List Spring 2014

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA JUNE 9, 2012

CHULA VISTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/EVENT COORDINATOR JULY 2017 - MAY 2018 BENT TREE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP; CARROLLTON, TX

- Event Planning for events ranging from 10-3000 people

- Coordinated: catering, promotion, equipment rentals, housekeeping, gift bags, volunteers, tech support, website management

- Accurate and detailed financial tracking and budget spending

- Saw planning from beginning to end, from initial event conception to budget and account reconciliation.

- Examples: Golf Tournament Benefit (fundraised $20k+ for anti-human trafficking organization), Persian New Year Celebration, Latino Festival

- Created newsletters with sensitivity to confidential information

- Coordinated travel logistics: flight booking, travel insurance, etc.

- General administrative support: calendar management, minutes, phone calls, etc.

- Financial: Budget tracking, reconciliation, expense reporting, check requests, and on time credit card payments

SUPPORT AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST APRIL 2016 - JULY 2017 PENINSULA BIBLE CHURCH; PALO ALTO, CA

- Website and Print Media Content Writer

- Database management and registrar for youth programs

- Facility management; room scheduling and facility team coordination

- General administrative, clerical, and technological support

- Events coordinator; wedding and memorial services

- Equipment and IT liaison; communicate with vendors and IT support

- Project management of various all campus projects GRADUATE TEACHING ASSOCIATE FALL 2016

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY; SAN JOSE, CA

- Public speaking course; 25 students enrolled

- Created and taught dynamic and engaging lessons

SPEECH COACH, MENTOR, LEAD MENTOR JAN 2015 - MAY 2016 COMM CENTER AT SJSU; SAN JOSE, CA

- Created and taught workshops of 10-25 students; - (Ex. Resume Building, Nailing the Interview)

- Weekly Public Speaking Tutoring of 2-5 students

- Teaching Assistant for Comm 80; included grading, following up with students and facilitating workshops

TRACI RENEE CHEN

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NIGHT AUDIT 2014-2016

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT; SANTA CLARA, CA

- Overnight Guest Services Provider

- General clerical work

- Oversaw security personnel and procedures

FOOD INDUSTRY AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 2012-2014 VARIOUS; SAN JOSE, CA

- Employed at 3 different culinary establishments over the course of 2 years

- Customer Service and Hospitality Provider

- Responsible Cash Handling

- Fast paced environments

SKILLS

Proficient in Adobe InDesign with a basic knowledge of other Adobe Products, Proficient in Microsoft Suites and all Mac Products Creative and Research Writing

Critical Thinking

Small Group Facilitation

Strong Communication Skills

Public Speaking

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