Darren Carr
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New York, NY 10039
Home: 917-***-**** Email: *************@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
High energy, dependable professional with outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Adept at quickly assessing needs, developing plans, and implementation effective solutions that meet company needs in marketing and event coordination. Dedicated to exceptional service and high level of performance in every task. Experience working with senior-level executives and boards; as well as negotiating with vendors and contractors.
Social Media Research and analysis Administrative Support
Detailed record-keeping Project management Excellent Multi-tasker
Strategic planning Operate well under pressure Document control
Microsoft office proficiency
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Event Coordinator 12/2012-11/2018
United Methodist Women, New York, NY
oCoordinate details of events such as conferences, board meetings, trainings and business meetings. Manage correspondence and coordinate event logistics, including, registration, hotel and travel, and attendee tracking.
oResponsible for all event’s details such as décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list,
oSpecial guest (National and International), equipment and -promotional materials.
oProvide assistance with conducting research for meeting spaces, site visits, and liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction.
oKeep inventory, pay out vendors and reimbursements and frequent travel required
Executive Assistant to CEO 10/2010-12/2012
Women’s Division, New York, NY
oProvide direct administrative support to CEO
oProvided immediate support at the Semi/ Annual Board meetings
oPlan and organize day-to-day operations of the section of 14 employees
oArranged National and International for senior and mid-level staff
oSoliciting and analyzing information in preparation National Mission Institutions annual meeting
oStepped in as Office manager when needed
oPurchaser for company
Accomplishment Statement
Improved office efficiency and customer service by overhauling previously haphazard accounting and inventory system. Re-organized the department’s work flow, and developed working relationships with the National Mission Institutions directors, International partners, vendors and executive staff.
Administrative Assistant 5/2005-10/2010
General Board of Global Ministries, New York, NY
oPrepared and distributed correspondence
oReceived and analyzed annual reports for 104 National Mission Institutions
oUpdated and maintained database of National Mission Institutions
oReleased grant and appropriations monies as directed
oPrepared docket reports for annual meeting of directors
oAnswered or directed inquiries to management to be applied
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Records Clerk 12/1997-05/2005
General Board of Global Ministries, New York, NY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fred Pryor Seminars, New York, NY
oEvent Planning: A One-Day Workshop, 2016
oManagement Skills for Secretaries, Admin. Assistants and Support Staff, 2017
oFundamentals of Project Managements, A Two-Day Workshop, 2017
United Methodist Women national office, New York, NY
United Methodist Women Staff Development Series, 2014-2015
oConflict Resolution
oEstablishing Respectful Communication
oGoal Setting
oTeamwork and Collaboration
oIntergenerational Communication in the Workplace
Franklin Covey Co., New York, NY
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Introduction), 2012
EDUCATION
Baruch College 9/1988
Major Business Administration
John F. Kennedy High School 9/1984-6/1988
Diploma