Versatile Professional with Broad Skill Set

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Peter Jean Somogyi

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Pasadena, California 91107

Phone Number: 818-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Education:

High School Diploma: El Cerrito High School Graduated in 1978

Bachelor’s Degree in Music: University of California, Berkeley Graduated in 1982

Master’s Degree in Musicology, University of Southern California Graduated in 1985

Work Experience:

Active Positions since January 2021

Not Full-Time or Permanent. Payments are/were irregular, both amounts earned and frequency of pay

Artelize: Business Development Representative since February 2020

Angels Vocal Art: Vice President since July 2019

Parexel International: Receptionist during August/September 2022

I have been engaged for random speaking engagements with some pay since May 2020

I occasionally produce, edit, and proofread grant proposals for limited pay since January 2020

Sporadic pet sitting assignments in the Southern California Region since January 2013

Los Angeles County Development Authority, Alhambra, CA Oct 2020 – Jan 2021

Program Manager – Housing Assistance Division

Reviewed rent relief assistance applications from tenants and property owners, and evaluated eligibilities for the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program

Interacted on a regular basis with supervisory personnel to ensure proper execution and clarifications of the rent relief program for all those needing this type of financial support.

Answered and initiated phone calls and emails to explain Program requirements.

Printed, scanned, and uploaded files into the CarelinQ System, and performed other clerical duties as required.

Operabase (Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark Jan 2019 – Sept 2020

Client Relations, North America (Part-Time Position)

Led the efforts to on-board North American performing arts organizations, artist agencies, independent artists, and audience-based support groups to collaborate as future Operabase clients.

Initiated in-depth, one-on-one phone or in-person interviews with the above-mentioned constituencies to acquire valuable feedback benefitting both Operabase and its clientele.

Acted as a reference source for specific projects spearheaded by the Client Relations, Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations, and Executive Departments

Participated in an ongoing, worldwide film series, spearheaded by Operabase, to identify viable and prominent candidates for interviewing purposes.

Travelled to industry conventions for direct networking purposes.

Determined the viabilities of potential users to join Truelinked and implements this process as deemed necessary.

Entered all steps of the on-boarding processes onto the Pipedrive and Intercom working platforms.

Contributed to a weekly, internal newsletter concerning updated activities.

Verbally and aurally communicated daily with internal company staff.

Attended regularly scheduled departmental and full company meetings.

VOX International Artists, Los Angeles, CA Jun 2016 – Apr 2019

Office Manager

Collaborated with President and CEO on artistic and financial matters

Developed regular correspondence with presenters

Maintained ongoing communication with artists

Attended local and out-of-region auditions

Observed and reported on local and out-or-region performances

Wrote and edited internal and outgoing materials

Initiated and oversaw the procedures associated with artist contract negotiations

Tracked performance contracts and commissions

Participated in industry meetings and conventions

Contributed to a quarterly newsletter

Recommended and engaged artists for management purposes

Supervised the Executive Assistant

Worked independently and among a professional team connected to ongoing and non-recurring projects

Kaiser Permanente, Panorama City, CA Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

Administrative Assistant III

Updated departmental databases and maintained spreadsheets

Ran reports and validated data

Composed letters and reports

Prepared and edited presentations

Recommended or made purchasing decisions

Supported to several senior-level managers

Responsibilities included customer support and contacts with executives

Communicated with internal personnel and outside vendors

Collaborated with different departmental administrative staffs

Athens Services, Los Angeles, CA Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

Administrative Coordinator

On-boarded an extensive number of businesses and multi-family dwellings to join RecycLA, (a recycling program created and mandated by the leadership of the City of Los Angeles)

On almost a daily basis, initiated and provided follow-up communication to a wide range of business owners and property managers

Provided extensive literature and training information to clientele

Worked extensively on the GRM Document Management Program

Operated within a team environment to provide best efforts related to customer service

Collaborated both individually and with team members to plan and implement equitable responsibilities as directed by the leadership of Athens Services

Created and discussed internally, innovative resolutions for property owners to resolve a myriad of questions and concerns related to the RecycLA Program

Ensured that successful on-boarding procedures connected to customers were processed and completed in an accurate and timely manner

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, Encino, CA Jan 2017 - May 2017

Manager

Collaborated with producers and venues of concert appearances

Created and distributed marketing and public relations materials which were connected to upcoming presentations

Worked on Board Cultivation with the Symphony’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Scheduled and chaired internal staff meetings and determined which personnel would attend

Maintained notes connected to operational and developmental meetings with the Board of Trustees

Recorded and electronically filed, incoming financial information as identified by donor name, the type of donation and the amount of money received

Documented and categorized weekly incoming accounts payable materials and statements of cash expenses

Worked with the bookkeeper by processing incoming checks

Initiated a Master Calendar of annual events and activities

Communicated with patrons via solicitation letters, thank you notifications, confirmation of ticket purchases.

Updated donor files and the weekly listing of all new contributors

Maintained and stockpiled the company database

Established a group of volunteers

Oversaw staff with general housekeeping operations

As related to Board of Trustees Meetings; sent reminders in a timely fashion, oversaw preparation of the Board Packet and edited Board Meeting Minutes

Viking Cruises, Woodland Hills, CA Nov 2016 - Dec 2017

Telemarketer

Demonstrated exceptional sales abilities, together with strong interpersonal skills

Presented a persuasive, positive and confident approach toward customer service

Scheduled appointments for sales representatives to meet with prospective customers

Achieved sales targets on a month-to-month basis

SAG-AFTRA, Los Angeles, CA Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

Administrative Assistant

Reported to the National Executive Director’s Office. Provided administrative support to the Executive Staff; including the National Executive Director, Associate National Executive Director, and additional senior-level personnel

Processed expense reports via the Oracle System

Booked flight travel on the Concur System

Assembled itineraries. Booked hotel reservations and limousine pick-ups, drop-offs

Utilized Excel to create financial spreadsheets

Arranged logistics connected to meetings and other related events, both on a local and domestic basis. These procedures included calendaring, making room reservations, posting sign-in sheets, distributing agendas, and organizing teleconferences

Served as a main point of contact between the public and the office of the National Executive Director

Answered phones and interfaced with vendors and customers as required

Asawa and Associates, Los Angeles, CA Mar 2015 - May 2016

Administrative Assistant

Registered and enrolled new clients

Maintained Master Calendar

Scheduled and participated in meetings, both within the Agency and elsewhere

Oversaw administrative duties

Created spreadsheets in Excel

Regularly corresponded with prominent performing arts organizations

Attended and reported on auditions and performances in the same manner as with Vox International Artists

Participated in industry conventions

Chesapeake International Artists, Tilghman Island, MD Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

Booking Associate

Worked closely with top level administration to generate and promote product-related efforts

Initiated and oversaw the vocalist division of the Agency, while concurrently representing other members of the roster

Recommended and on-boarded new members of the roster

Utilized Excel by organizing data entry spreadsheets

Organized calendars

Scheduled and participated in meetings, both within the Agency and elsewhere

Created and edited internal and outgoing materials

Contributed to quarterly newsletter

Attended auditions and performances in the same matter as noted above with Vox International Artists

Participated in industry meetings and conventions

Chapman University, Orange, CA Aug 2013 - May 2014

Administrative Associate

Acted as the Artistic Consultant for the emerging Musco Center for the Arts

Acted as the Artistic Consultant for Chapman University’s Global Arts Initiative Program

Identified guest artists and touring companies for future programming purposes

Attended regular meetings with university administrators, including the Chancellor and other top-level officials

Provided administrative backup for the Executive Staff

AFLAC, Sherman Oaks, CA Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

Account Executive

Greeted and worked with customers while they examined the company’s new and improved products

Recommended applicable and relevant packages to help customers sufficiently select everything they required

Learned how products operated and how to efficiently troubleshoot specific issues for clients

Prepared and submitted a weekly sales report to management

Collaborated with other team members on transactions as necessary

Arizona Opera Phoenix, AZ Jun 2010 - Feb 2012

Administrative Manager

Prepared and maintained the company’s production budgets

Wrote and edited promotional literature to ensure accuracy prior to distribution

Acted as a resource for the marketing and public relations departments per the development and issuance of programmatic materials.

Interacted daily with vendors, patrons, Union Personnel and Board Members as required

Collaborated with company-wide personnel by providing timely and accurate information as needed

Created and maintained the company database

Made the necessary arrangements connected to hiring of new staff

Oversaw resident and guest artist logistics pertaining to each production throughout the course of a season

Managed travel itineraries and calendaring

Facilitated WebEx conference calls on a local, national, and international basis

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