High School Sales

Frannie LaRussa

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Professional Experience

San Diego Habitat for Humanity January 2010- present

Special Events Coordinator, Development Department

• Assist President/CEO; Board Chairman and Chief Development Officer in the planning of all special events and fundraisers in order to execute the needs of the organization

• Facilitate and organize all special events and fundraisers, researching and coordinating all venues and vendors

• Contact person for Banquet Managers; Hotel staff, personnel and volunteers

• Work with graphic and web designers on the concept of invitations, promotional materials, web site, event programs and signage

• Work with public relations firm in the development, marketing, and promotion of all events

• Identify volunteer needs for events; facilitate planning and training; coordinate staff and community volunteers at the event

• Create information packets for distribution to donors, volunteers and participants

• Liaison between Habitat staff, board, partner families, volunteers and donors at events.

• Assist CDO in efforts to identify, contact and outreach to current and potential donors

• Data entry into Raiser’s Edge software program

• Coordinate the following events:

o Executive Board Retreat, La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, January 2011

o Lamb’s Players “Glory Man”, play based on life of Habitat Founder Millard Fuller, scheduled for January 2011. Assist theater personnel at special benefit performance for major donors.

o Year end Board Meeting and Staff Holiday-Westgate Hotel, December 2010

o Yo Gabba Gabba Live, Sports Arena, scheduled for November 2010. Coordinate materials for promotional booth at event and work with production company at fundraiser benefitting Habitat from ticket sales

o 2010 Builders Blitz “Home for the Holidays”, November 2010. Coordinated over 1000 construction and community volunteers and vendors during the construction of 4 homes in 5 days in Oceanside, CA. Coordinator of construction support. Worked closely with Turner and Swinerton Construction and over 100 subcontractors; Office of Mayor Ron Wood of Oceanside; public relations firms BCI Media and Triax Associates; contact for local radio, television and publications; the California Restaurant Association; MSI Production Services, coordinating live web stream and audio visual needs; entertainment; coordinated community and corporate volunteers including Starbucks; Marriott; US Navy; US Marines; North County Association of Realtors

o World Habitat Day, October 2010. Coordianted presentation at National City job site. Worked with JR Walcher and Associates, including press releases; presentation by Mayor Ron Morrison of National City; Habitat partner families; Habitat Executive Board and Staff

o Westgate Hotel Donor Luncheon and “Habitour”, September 2010. Coordinated luncheon; presentation and guided motor coach tour of Habitat current projects throughout San Diego county

o Luis Palau Season of Service and City Fest, September 2010. Coordinated Habitat staff and partner family at City Fest presentation. Keys to “Kingdom Build” home built by local faith community partners presented by Luis Palau in front of approximately 30,000 in attendance. Coordinated over 100 volunteers and staff for Habitat information booth and Family Fun Zone activity booth.

o San Diego Rescue Mission’s Sleepless in San Diego, April 2010. Coordinated volunteers and staffing for Habitat interactive booth activity.

o 2010 Women Build Season, May through December 2010. Created information packets and solicited participation by various women’s organizations and groups for various Build Days; oversaw the scheduling, fundraising and communications for volunteers on approximately 20 build days.

o 2010 Hats off to Women Luncheon at Westgate Hotel, scheduled for April 2010 and postponed. Worked with The Grove Agency to create and distribute approximately 200 sponsor and participant packets for this event and also to design specific web page. Worked closely with hotel management and Pam Wilson Productions in the planning of the fashion show and luncheon. Postponed due to economic climate and decision by Board of Directors to forego event at the time.

Ghianni LaRussa Group Inc /GLS Spray Services Inc 2006- 2010

Administrative Assistant/ Accounts

• Assist President/CEO in family owned construction business

• Oversee project contracts; General Contractor and supplier communications; project insurance; accounts payable

• Master Builder software program

Francesca-Carolena’s Here Comes the Bride 1998-2006

• Owner/CEO Vendor/Designer relations and account management

• Store named as Union Tribune’s “Top 3 Bridal Salons” for 6 consecutive years, and only locally owned and operated store to be named.

• Management of all departments including sales; alterations; advertising and promotion; bridal shows and events; web design and administration; media relations; inter net and accounting

• Organize bridal designer trunk shows for promotion of collections

• Work with editors, photographers, media and stylists for magazine, television advertising, fashion shows and celebrity clients.

• Special event planning including bridal seminars; trunk shows; bridal exhibitions and fashion shows.

• Spokesperson for bridal shows including television and radio spots for The Bridal Bazaar; Elegant Touch Bridal Show and Expo Boda in Mexico

• Industry expert featured in bridal publications including San Diego Bride and Groom; Décor and Style; San Diego Style Weddings; Union Tribune Wedding Edition

• Responsible for all press releases and promotion pieces for media including local affiliates of CBS; NBC; ABC; KUSI; Fox and also Modern Bride; Brides; Martha Stewart Weddings; In Style Magazines

• Founder and Director of HereComestheBrideSanDiego.com, a network of local bridal industry vendors that facilitated monthly bridal seminars and shows for San Diego brides and their families and attendants

• Board Member of The Association of Bridal Retailers, a national organization of bridal store owners and managers. National President from 2004-2006, coordinating and participating in meetings and seminars held in New York, NY; Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA; Savannah, GA; Las Vegas, NV; Costa Mesa, CA.

• Participant in numerous bridal markets and training seminars including New York; Chicago; Philadelphia and Las Vegas

• One of first bridal salons in the nation to create store web site; on line orders and communication and to advertise on the Knot and other bridal inter net sites

• Bridal industry software and Peachtree Accounting

Frannie LaRussa Music and Entertainment 1985-2005

Director, Special Events

• Lead Vocalist and entertainer for numerous bands including The Bill Coleman Orchestra, The Frannie LaRussa Band and Sunburst

• Performed at numerous corporate and private events for clients including President Bill Clinton; Ambassador and Mrs. Larry Lawrence (former owners of the Hotel del Coronado); President Gerald Ford and Family; Joan Jacobs; Helen and David Copley; Audrey Geisel; Hewlett-Packard; Hornblower Yachts; San Diego Historical Society; The Boys and Girls Club; Coldwell Banker; San Diego Padres; San Diego Gulls; ESPN; ABC Wide World of Sports; Arena Boxing; the San Diego Yacht Club.

• Partnered with numerous Hotel Management staffs including the Hotel del Coronado; Rancho Valencia and La Valencia; Four Seasons Aviara; US Grant; Loew’s Coronado Resort; San Diego Convention Center.

• Worked with local Event and Talent agencies including Anthony Bullotta and Associates; Patti Roscoe and Associates; Brady and Associates; Allied Booking; Quantum Productions.

• Networked with various vendors including caterers; photographers; videographers; florists; printers; rental companies; production companies and beauty consultants.

Community Service

SPRITES of East County, Mother and Daughter Philanthropic Organization 2001-2008

• Volunteer for numerous local charities and organizations including San Diego Habitat for Humanity; St. Vincent de Paul Village; I Love a Clean San Diego; Surfrider; Boys and Girls Club; Rachel’s House; Monarch School; New Alternatives; Horsemanship for the Handicap

• Parent/ Daughter Coordinator for all volunteer scheduling with the charities

• Executive Director of the SPRITES 40th Annual Benefit Production held at East County Performing Arts Center. Partnered with Pam Wilson Productions and Fashion Valley. Directed over 100 teenage members in the production with approximately 1,200 guests in attendance. Oversaw all volunteer committees comprised of parents, family members and community members and facilitated all communication with the City of El Cajon, vendors, and members.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2003-2008

• Ambassador for society, speaking at various community events and promoting fundraising efforst such as Rock n’ Roll, Nike and Light the Night Marathons.

• Liaison for SPRITES volunteers for numerous events including marathon Kick-off events; Spa-tique; Light the Night and Rick n’ Roll Marathon

Parent Music Advocacy Group (PMAG) 2004-2008

• President (2007-2008) and Board Member of PMAG for the Grossmont Union High School District, promoting the instrumental music program

• Represented PMAG at all Grossmont Union High School District Board meetings

• Coordinator of events including:

o District Marching Band Field Show- Over 800 students participating from 12 high schools, 400 parent volunteers and over 3000 in attendance. Organized all aspects of event including volunteer coordination and scheduling; ticket sales and distribution; event promotion; concessions; rehearsals; transportation; media.

o District Honor Band- Held annually at Pt. Loma College. Faciliated the selection and funding of guest composer; coordinated auditions, workshops and rehearsals; adverstising and promotion; concessions; parent/school relations.

Rancho San Diego Music Federation 2004-2008

• Board Secretray and liason to PMAG. Assisted Music Department Chair in the Coordination of all music events including: Marching Band, Concert Band, Orchestra and Jazz Band for Valhalla High School.

• Coordinated various annual fundraisers including: Auction; Golf Tournament; Jazz Concert

• Coordinated Parent Volunteer activities including: competition transportation; concessions; uniforms; rehearsal support; staff support

Jamul Dulzura School District 1990-2004

• Director of after school Performing Arts Program Project Showcase, coordinating over 125 elementary age students in singing, acting, and dance.

• Coordinated parent volunteer staff of approximately 50, scheduling rehearsals; tickets; concessions

Santa Sophia Academy 1987-1990

• Parent Teacher Group Board Member: Coordinated numerous events including:

o Annual Fall Festival Committee Chair; Annual Wine and Cheese Art Show; Roaring Twenties Casino Night

o Cultural Arts Director: Coordinated students grade K-8 for annual Christmas Program; Family Talent Show ; Multi-Cultural Fair. Organziaed parent volunteer committees.

Education

United States International University, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater Voice

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