Data Entry Public Relations

Objective

Office administration utilizing proven management skills, organizational ability, bilingual communications, interpersonal relationship experience, computer proficiency, data entry and research capabilities.

Profile

Motivated professional, bilingual in English/Spanish with college degree and a track record of achievement and success. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Donor Perfect and administrative procedures. Excellent strategic, problem-solving, and creative skills. Extremely competent at dealing with different cultures. Versatile and motivated by new opportunities.

Skills Summary

Experienced Administrator

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office Proficient

Appointment Scheduling

Front Office Administration

Patient Research and Record Maintenance

Strategic Planning

Events Coordination

Financial Reconciliation

Advanced Research

Database Creation

Detail Oriented

Record Transmittals

Managed Major Donors

Published Writer

Personnel Supervision

Effective Communicator

Multi-tasking Capabilities

Knowledge Of Donor Software

Professional Experience

In Most Recent Positions

Managed all Development and Stewardship Department protocols in a fast-paced Archdiocesan office.

Coordinated monthly finances for all departments within Office of Development and Stewardship--

Annual Appeal, Capital Campaign, Planned Giving/Major Donors, Women’s Commission, Archbishop’s Special Events

Kept appointment calendars and scheduling for all department activities.

Reconciled financial expenditures with back-up documents for the Director’s review.

Utilized bilingual experience communicating with Spanish-speaking clergy and parishioners.

Modified donor’s records using Donor Perfect software.

Researched records appropriately and in a timely manner.

Researched donors who have no forwarding or incorrect addresses, to acquire information thereby increasing revenue.

Decreased number of returned mail.

In Previous Public Relations Career:

Hired, trained, and supervised staff.

Organized conferences, special events and national tours for print & broadcast media

Prepared business proposals and successfully acquired new business.

Created detailed budgets and executed major media campaigns for clients within approved budgets.

Researched and developed press materials and spearheaded publicity campaigns for national brands.

Compiled client reports on results achieved in print and broadcast media.

Managed outsourced talent and vendors.

Employment History

GOOD COUNSEL, INC. – SPRING VALLEY, NY

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT – REMOTE/FULLTIME DATABASE SPECIALIST

Help and housing for homeless pregnant women. Research and modify donor database to reduce number of returned mail and reach lapsed individuals. 2019 -- 2023

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK, NJ

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP

Executive Secretary to Vice Chancellor/Executive Director of Development and Stewardship

2013-2017

PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT – CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ

Directed and executed campaigns for various companies, 2005-2012.

CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. – EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Director of Public Relations, 2003-2005 – Health & Beauty brands

HEALTH ONE/CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES – RIDGEFIELD, NJ

Front Desk Manager – 2001-2003 – Chiropractic and Physical Therapy practice, 3 doctors, 1 physical

therapist

ANA G. LOPO ASSOCIATES, INC.– NEW YORK, NY Owner, 1987-2000 – New York City based full-service marketing communications agency.

MARINA MAHER COMMUNICATIONS – NEW YORK, NY Senior Account Supervisor, 1983-1987 – Public relations agency

GERMAINE MONTEIL COSMETIQUES – NEW YORK, NY

Senior Manager, Public Relations – 1981-1983 – International high-end cosmetic marketer

Publishing Experience

THE SAMPLER BOOK

Author of 300-page book on the history of embroidered samplers, featuring how-to projects. Published by Crown

THE NEEDLEPOINT CATALOG Author of 200-page book covering areas of needlepoint, including projects. Published by Drake

LAMPMAKING Author of 200-page book on the history of illumination, featuring craft projects. Published by Drake

P.R. WORKBOOK

Co-Author of public relations training manual covering: How Public Relations Works, Evaluating P.R. Needs, Setting Goals, Strategic Development, Preparing Press Materials, Media Research, Reaching Print and Broadcast Media, Internet P.R., and Client Relations

Education

HUNTER COLLEGE – New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Anthropology/History – Cum Laude

Professional Affiliations

CAT WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION

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