Catherine N. Nieves

**-** **** ******

Jackson Heights, New York 11372

917-***-****

x2pjvs@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To seek a challenging and rewarding position that would give me opportunities for professional development, advancement, and personal growth, as well as to adapt my special skills to my work environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Event Planning

Cat Events

January 2010 - to present

Consulted with customers to identify their objectives and requirements for conducting conferences and meetings

Did research for upcoming events to ensure clients overall happiness

Ensured tasks for an event were completed.

Coordinated with executives on various aspects of what they want their events to be like

Coordinated weddings: location, food, decorations, flowers, rentals, entertainment, shopping with the bride for dresses and overall moral support

Travel and work overtime as needed to attend and oversee events and client meetings

Ability to communicate on various levels with advertisers, artists, as well as corporate clients.

Experience with digital imaging

Oversee and manage temporary staff

Served as on-site manager during events

Manages the planning and coordination of services necessary to produce successful events

First+Med Glendale, New York,

Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant

April 2007 - to present

Administrative Assistant duties

Answer phones

Book appointments

Calendar management

Updated expense reports

Perform follow up of unpaid claims with insurance companies

Daily interactions with pharmaceutical representatives

Coordinate physicians monthly schedules

Provide occasional billing

Provide verbal and written communication with patients and insurance companies

Train and supervise new clerical hires as assigned

Assigned the tasks of planning, arranging and organizing events

Created guest lists, sent out invitations, confirmed attendees

Scouted locations

Hired caterers, worked on menus, careful to not neglect Kosher attendees needs

Hired entertainment

Attended events as manager onsite to ensure proper event setup and overseen events to successful completion

David Schulman Dermatology

Administrative assistant

February 2002-June 2007

Answer phones

Calendar management

Updated expense reports

Book appointments

Perform follow up of unpaid claims with insurance companies

Daily interactions with pharmaceutical representatives

Coordinate physicians monthly schedules

Provide occasional billing

Provide verbal and written communication with patients and insurance companies

Train and supervise new clerical hires as assign

CATHY'S COOKIE JAR Brentwood, NY

President

January 2002- February 2007

Performed market and product research to include test market

Performed sales, creating new business and promotions

Managed Quick Books

Performed event planning

Packaging, package design, and distribution

Created company's catalog, recipes and baking

Performed record keeping

DANIEL A. TSIN, MD Jackson Heights, NY 1997-2002 Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Performed insurance and private pay billing

Established and maintained collection accounts

I processed the mail and posted mail payments

I pursued insurance inquiries and did follow-up of unpaid insurance claims

Maintained confidentiality handling doctor's business and personal affairs

Performed personal and business errands

Calendar management

Monitored accounts payable and receivable

Scheduled appointments

House sitting

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Outstanding communication (written and oral) skills

Proficiency in computer skills including Windows XP, MS Office Suite Applications, Mac Applications, Databases, Photo Shop, Mac Practice

High sense of diligence and ability to effectively multitask several complex assignments with tight deadlines

Strong critical and analytical skills

In-depth ability to work with difficult personalities in a respectful and courteous manner

Observant, intuitive and conscientious with great attention to detail

EDUCATION

NYU School of Arts of Sciences 2003

B.A., History

Suffolk Community College 2001

A.A, General Studies

VOLUNTEER

Shelter Island 10K

Affiliation with New York Cares

INTERESTS

Fashion and Interior Design (1 year of interior design courses), skiing, tennis, volleyball, baking and travel.

I also manage my social media sites, Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, and Myspace, which includes changing the background, uploading pictures, tweeting, blogging, and adding videos.

REFERENCES

Richard Schmidt 631-***-****

Diane O'Neil 718-***-****,ext 28

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