JOANNE LASSE ROHRIG
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Telephone: 203-***-**** Email : ************@*****.***
Seeking a position that will enhance my strong public relations and technological skills
EXPERIENCE
DONOR RELATIONS & EVENT/COORDINATOR: WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY JR. PROGRAM AT YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 2020-2021
Managed office and all aspects of organizational processes
Responsible for fiduciary programs for this non-profit
Managed donor relationships and all donation and contributions for this 501K
Handled all daily interactions with public, students and alumnus
Managed donor events at offsite locations
Responsible for complex data entry system and communications
Reported directly to Executive Director
CITY CLERK & REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS: CITY OF MILFORD CONNECTICUT- 2014-2019
Managed office of the City Clerk for three terms
Managed and evaluated office staff of five
Responsible for all fiduciary and budgetary requirements
Managed and upgraded technology and online services
Handled all daily interactions with public
Responsible for all public records and archives
Responsible for highly sensitive confidential information
Connecticut Certified State Clerk
Worked with Veteran constituent groups
Managed and secured all absentee ballots for all federal, state and municipal elections (working directly with the Secretary of State)
Member of State and Local professional affiliates
DATABASE MANAGER: ART SERVICE COORDINATOR: SHANNON’S FINE ART AUCTIONEERS, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT- 1998-2014
Responsibilities included the coordination and input authentication of art work and related items
Reported directly to owner
Interacted with both domestic and international art collectors
Responsible for accounts payable and receivable
Worked directly with both buyers and consigners
Organized and executed auctions and catalogues
Interacted with a diversity of publics
EDUCATION
Business Degree: 1979- Stone School of Business New Haven CT
Academic Diploma: 1978- Jonathan Law HS Milford, CT
SKILLS
Strong interpersonal skill set
Outstanding attention to detail
Financial controls and monitoring
Computer literate on multiple platforms
Database management
Public relations publications and related collateral materials
Strong knowledge of Customer Service
ACTIVITIES
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: ANNUAL MILFORD OYSTER FESTIVAL-
2006-PRESENT
One of the largest festivals in New England, coordinate and manage all aspects of alcoholic purchases and consumption at the festival. This includes:
●Interaction with regulatory authorities
●Manage funding and receipts
●Select distributors and sponsorships
●Coordinate with executive board volunteers and site selection
MILFORD CT UNITED WAY: EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS- 2012-2021
●Finance Committee
●Campaign Chair
●Marketing Committee
MEMBER/LEADER: MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION- 2006-2009
Served as member of a ten-member governing board. Responsibilities included:
●Evaluation of key personnel
●Interaction with the many publics associated with education
●Managed budget in excess of 75 million
●Advisor to key sub-committees
VOLUNTEER: GREATER MILFORD COMMUNITY
Served in a variety of leadership initiatives including high school athletics, Pop Warner, youth baseball and wrestling for my four adult children
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