Assistant Manager

NATALIE SCHOETZ

*** * ******* **. *******, IL ***54 716-***-**** **********@*****.***

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven Leadership; Staff and

Team Management

• Exceptional Verbal, Written

and Interpersonal

Communication

• Financial Oversight

• Negotiation Skills; Contract

and Vendor Management

• Outstanding Organization Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Programs,

Fonteva, InDesign, Microsoft

Programs, Pardot, Salesforce,

WordPress and QuickBooks

• Project and Time Management

• Customer Service

• Skilled Relationship Building

• Strategic Planning; New

Systems Implementation

• Verbal and Written French

Proficiency

EXPERIENCE The Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat Chicago, IL Business Development Manager April 2019 – Present

• Appointed as the non-profit organization’s first Business Development team member, reporting directly to the CEO

• Lead strategic planning and operational execution designed to grow global sponsorship, membership and research projects into new markets and increase revenue

• Produce, maintain and advance an active global sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets

• Report a weekly status of the pipeline to the CEO providing insight of each opportunity

• Create professional proposals and agreements that leverage relevant services and offerings to create the optimal possible development opportunity

• Develop strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders of influence, and build strong relationships with key contacts, including members, sponsors, trustees and committee leaders

• Identify inefficiencies and implement functional and organizational changes for process improvements Events & Membership Coordinator February 2017 – April 2019

• Directed member relations and revenue for this non-profit organization with 1,400+ members, focusing on membership retention and solicitation

• Organized and executed all aspects of large international and domestic conferences including, sponsorship, registration, speakers, program, vendors and staffing (1,400+ annual attendees)

• Managed all tactical logistics: planning meetings/conference calls, project plans and timelines, RFPs, PCO/DMC companies, vendors, overall hotel/venue details, food and beverage, audio visual/production needs, onsite logistics, staff travel planning, etc.

• Negotiated contracts to secure optimal prices and services

• Handled financial accounting and operational systems, including QuickBooks, Outlook email accounts and databases (CRM)

• Reported directly to the CEO; managed calendar, meetings, and travel

• Served as the primary contact for the organization's statistics, demographics and lists; Prepared regular reports and data for use by the CEO and Board of Trustees Hobart & William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY

Hobart College Deans Assistant January 2014 – September 2016

• Assisted in the planning and execution of all events run by the office

• Facilitated all transfer student programs for the coming year

• Directed all communications for college Deans, managed calendars and processed confidential paperwork

• Prepared Academic Review and Dean’s List spreadsheets and letters International Student Affairs Assistant October 2014 – January 2016

• Assisted the Director of International Student Affairs in calendar, database and file management

• Planned and executed International Student Orientation for incoming foreign students

• Served as an International Student Orientation Mentor in 2015 United States Representative Brian Higgins Office Washington, DC Summer 2014 Intern

• Assisted the Congressman and staff in all aspects of legislative and administrative duties, including various constituent services

• Attended hearings and prepared detailed reports for legislative staff

• Organized and gave tours of the U.S. Capitol Building EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts Hobart & William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY May 2016 International Relations and French & Francophone Studies

• Member of French National Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi; French American Chamber of Commerce

• Awarded Certificate of Excellence in French & Francophone Studies; Dean’s List

• Studied abroad in Aix en Provence, France

• Certified through the Centennial Center for Leadership Highschool Diploma The Buffalo Seminary Buffalo, NY May 2012

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