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Marcia Skolnick
Summary
Event planning veteran with over 15 years experience managing
events in the New York City area.
Extensive network of contacts in the NYC hospitality industry
including hotels, restaurants, event venues, caterers and multi-
media vendors.
Advanced project management skills and abilities from planning
stages through execution and final comprehensive review of billing
and invoicing.
Diversified background includes office management, accounting and
marketing experience
Experience
2002 - 2014 State of Israel Bonds
New York, NY.
Event Planner
. Oversaw planning of events from cocktail receptions,
luncheons, and dinners.
. Part of team regarding contracts and pricing with vendors.
. Managed event day logistics including set up, guest
registration, coordination of vendors, breakdown, special
issues and gratuities.
. Worked with accounting department to prepare billing.
. Worked with marketing department on pre-event and post-
event follow up.
. Responsible for all details regarding cleaning the
facilities for future events.
Office Manager
. Responsible for maintaining department director's schedule,
reconciliation of corporate card expenses, office supplies
inventory and travel arrangements for executive
. Supervised administrative staff with their clerical
responsibilities for functions
1998 - 2001 . The Seminar Center
New York, NY.
Event Coordinator and Administrator
. Negotiated contracts with facilities including Javits
Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Town Hall and arranged all
travel accommodations/special requests for celebrity
speakers (Michael Jackson, Tony Robbins, Ivana Trump, and
others).
. Responsible for all aspects of planning events from pre-
event preparations to on-site set up and execution.
. Administrative duties included maintaining accurate record
keeping of honorariums, accounts payable, inventory of
office supplies, speaker communications, and business
planning with President and CEO.
Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY.
B.A. Communications Graduated Cum Laude
1993 New York School of Interior Design
New York, NY.
Certification - Non-degree curriculum
2015
10 hour General Industry OSHA Certification #ID 2014-1812 /OSHA
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Additional Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Constant Contact