Administrative Assistant Manager
Resume:
Philip D. Ross
*** ***** ******** ******, *** *** • Alexandria, VA 22314
202-***-**** • ******.*.****@*****.***
*/**** – Present Washington, DC
Audio-Video Specialist and Events Coordinator
Events and Audio Visual – Oversee and manage all aspects of event planning including coordinating conference arrangements, invitation writing, database registration, catering, and set up. Also take photographs of and record all events in video and audio formats, edit and mix effects, and post on the Hudson website. (Note: attendance at events has more than tripled from an average of 30 attendees to over 100 during my time at Hudson.) Events are frequently covered by large media outlets such as FOX News and C-SPAN, with whom I coordinate technical details. Created and maintain an archiving system for videos, audio files, and photos. Conduct video interviews for the website and YouTube. Created and maintain Hudson YouTube channel (current views are 106,000). Set up live U-Stream filming of events. Troubleshoot A/V problems, and have researched and enhanced technical processes, such as purchase of video camera, new still photography camera, and lights for speaker stage.
Publications / Website / Social Media – As part of a small communications team responsible for company branding and publications, have proofread numerous books and other publica-tions, such as annual reports, newsletters, and white papers. Have written articles for newsletter and marketing materials for annual report. Set up Hudson Facebook and Twitter accounts and update these daily with articles, videos, and audio clips. Post featured videos and publications to the www.Hudson.org website, as well as articles and photos. Website manager for a satellite Hudson Center, (www.cgfi.org).
Media Outreach / Public Relations – With my colleagues in the communications department, gather media appearance clips and information for a weekly e-bulletin using HTML. Assist in preparation of media logs and other materials for Board Meetings. Draft and edit press releases.
1/2006 – 4/2008 Washington, DC
Administrative Assistant
Handled all administrative issues, including computer troubleshooting, phones, invoices, postage and copy machines, and supplies.
9/2005 – 12/2005 Direct Impact Inc. Alexandria, VA
Legislative Correspondent
Spoke with targeted constituent groups, recorded opinion forms, and drafted responses to be sent to Congress.
9/2002 – 8/2005 The Tavern Restaurant State College, PA
Chef
Responsible for menu decisions based upon freshness and availability of food. Prepped and cooked the evening’s dishes with a strict discipline in timing.
Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 2005; Major: Political Science; Minor: History
Skills:
A/V equipment, including video camera, still photography camera, recording equipment, lights, microphones, mult-box, and electrical connections. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, HTML, and Facebook and Twitter applications. General office administrative equipment.
References
• Grace Terzian, Vice President for Communications
Hudson Institute
1015 15th Street, NW, Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20005
• Jeffrey L. Vorberger, Director of Government Relations
National Ocean Industries Association, 1120 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
• Patrick Dougherty, CEO
The Tavern Restaurant, 220 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
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