Meni Koulakiotis
409-***-**** cell
********.****@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
MK Productions
Owner
Marketing, event planning, budget management, prospecting for sponsors,
networking, building/managing databases, grant writing, and other projects
as assigned.
4/2011 - Present
Special Pals Animal Shelter
Executive Assistant Houston, TX
Create and develop fundraisers, event planning, marketing and PR (develop
flyers, eblasts), volunteer coordination, increase community contacts,
research and implement new programs, develop and expand revenue streams,
social media management, light accounting duties, screen potential job
candidates, manage website (Wordpress), and special projects as assigned.
3/2011 - 4/2012
Positive Force Consulting
Special Events Coordinator Katy, TX
Setup and logistics for indoor and outdoor events, develop and maintain
sponsorship/donation contacts, meeting with clients, providing progress
reports, putting together media plans and timelines, some special projects
as assigned.
6/2010 to 3/2011
AHI Supply LP
HR Assistant Alvin, TX
Streamline and develop HR policies and procedures, recruiting and retention
for all three branches, handle unemployment claims, develop/coach existing
employees, counsel employees regarding problem areas, new employee
orientations, complete new hire paperwork, develop/improve job
descriptions, set up new online applicant tracking system, administrative
assistant for HR Manager and HR Director, and other duties as assigned.
10/2009 - Present
EW Media Group
Vendor Coordinator (Telecommute/as-needed position)
Houston, TX
Heavy phone/email contact with existing/potential festival vendors, manage
database, advertise upcoming events, communicate event info and check-in
instructions, event setup and breakdown, quality control, and light
accounting.
3/2008 - 10/2009
Kelly Services
Recruiter Houston, TX
Source/hire/orient new temporary employees, write/post job openings,
conduct candidate interviews, recruit for direct hire positions, manage
national accounts, complete new hire paperwork, candidate marketing, ensure
contract compliance, salary negotiations, meet employee retention goals,
heavy scheduling, internal audits, payroll processing, some sales, client
visits/quality assurance, managing unemployment and workers' comp claims,
reference checks/candidate vetting, and other duties as assigned.
6/2006 - 3/2008
Image Services Staffing
Recruiter/Account Manager Virginia Beach, VA
Receptionist duties, write ads and job descriptions, recruit and interview
candidates, design and updating forms, complete new hire paperwork
reference checks/candidate vetting, process payroll, counsel temps
regarding job performance issues, all aspects of client account management,
marketing responsibilities, cold-calling (in person and over the phone),
write and submit proposals, personal assistant to company owner, and other
duties and special projects as assigned.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
10/2010 - 6/2012
St. John's Greek Orthodox Church
Council Member, Parish Council Webster, TX
Work within a team made up of 8 other members to govern decisions and care
for overall financial health of the church. Set budgets, recruit
volunteers, short-term and long-range planning, property maintenance and
management, provide community services to local residents and parish
members, ensure checks and balances were met, resource management, and
oversee the general successes of the church and its programs.
10/2007 - 6/2012
Clear Lake Greek Festival
Chairman Webster, TX
Volunteer recruitment, negotiate pricing for durable goods and rentals,
internal ad sales, sponsorship and donation requests, manage annual budget,
light invoicing, lead bi-weekly meetings, edit/proofread all outbound
communication, creation of festival ads and program booklet, outbound
advertising and marketing, site management and logistics for a three-day
festival, directly manage an average of 40 people.
REFERENCES
Kika Guadiano, Obsidian Learning
713-***-**** cell
Melissa Houser, Positive Force Consulting
713-***-**** cell
Don Schwarzkopf, EW Media Group
713-***-**** cell