TAINAYA ROLUGA H.

Teaneck, NJ *****

347-***-****

ad4mvs@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Garlands & Co

**** - ****

Event Planner

Client Consultation: Understanding client needs, preferences, and event goals through meetings and communication.

Budget Management: Developed and adhered to event budget, including cost estimates, negotiations, and financial tracking.

Contract Negotiation: Negotiated and finalized contracts with clients, venues, and other service

providers.

Vendor Coordination & Logistics Planning: Liaised with and managed relationships with vendors (decor, catering, & entertainment) and organizing event logistics, such as transportation, and schedules.

Timeline Development & Risk Management: Created and managed detailed timelines to ensure all aspects of the event run smoothly while identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure a seamless event experience.

Onsite Management: Oversaw event setup, coordinated activities with vendors to ensure timely delivery of services and products, while maintaining quality standards.

Post Event Evaluation: Conducted post event evaluations to assess successes, challenges, and areas of improvement.

Relationship Management: Cultivated strong ties with both vendors and clients to ensure smooth coordination, reliable services, and client satisfaction throughout the event planning process.

Collaborated on event promotion and marketing efforts to attract potential clients.

BNP Paribas RCC, Inc., New York, NY

2016 - 2018

Office Manager, Human Resources

Coordinated on-site, phone and telepresence interviews for all levels inside and outside the firm.

Lead and oversaw the implementation of HR Programs across the organization that improved workflow optimization.

Tracked requests utilizing case management, transferred requests to service centers for issues that could not be resolved within the contact center.

Successfully organized and managed a full cycle relocation program for local as well as global employees with the assistance of moving companies.

Developed comprehensive project plans including timelines, resource allocation and training such as employee on-boarding.

Maintained the utmost discretion and confidentiality with employee files, records and corporate information.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define program objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.

Drove talent discussions and initiatives for mentorship programs by partnering with senior leadership to identify high potential employees for career development opportunities.

Accurately processed expense reimbursement for training, travel and business.

Processed invoices for immigration, relocation (local, international and expat hires).

Facilitated company wide diversity learning, development and recruiting.

Managed project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within scope, according to quality standards.

Identified potential risks and proactively implemented mitigation strategies to avoid project delays or disruptions.

Performed transactional HR activities and processed work within the Shared Services Center (SSC).

Neuberger Berman, LLC, New York, NY

2013 - 2015

Administrative Assistant

Scheduled internal and external meetings, conference calls, conference rooms and luncheons.

Provided administrative support for the members of the Intermediary Sales and Client Services teams.

Coordinated travel, flight, hotel, ground transportation and processed travel/entertain reimbursements.

Organized status reports, fulfilled proposal requests, distributed monthly and quarterly marketing materials to clients.

Utilized Salesforce to update activities, contacts and detailed data.

Prime Environmental Services, Inc., Long Island, NY

2011 - 2012

Human Resource Assistant & Project Coordinator

Reviewed employment applications and managed new employee orientation, and on-boarding.

On-site coordination to ensure contractors handling asbestos were compliant with NYDEP’s policies and guidelines.

Provided overall support to HR and Finance teams regarding benefits, labor negotiations, policies and procedures.

Central Environmental, Inc., Newark, NJ

2010 - 2011

Human Resource Assistant

Prepared reports of asbestos cases and documented consultations with clients.

Maintained confidential employee files in the HR filing system.

Aided in recruitment, transfers, personnel records and legislation.

Assisted in employee relations, payroll and labor negotiations.

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology

MSc. Human Resource Management / Labor Relations, May 2010

Babcock University

Bachelor of Public Administration, June 2007

TECHNICAL SNAPSHOT

Microsoft Office Suite PeopleSoft/PeopleDoc/ SharePoint/Taleo

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