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Objective
Administrative Assistant with logistics background with 8 years of non-profit event planning and office management experience. Looking to obtain a position with a business where I can effectively utilize my expertise in organization, event planning, office management, and project management.
Employment History
marketumbrella.org
marketumbrella.org is a nonprofit organization. The Crescent City Farmers Market, the central pole of marketumbrella.org and of which I was directly involved, brings vendors and shoppers together to preserve local culture, generate wealth and support the local economy.
Logistics Manager
New Orleans, LA
September 2006 - April 2010
- Organized and managed bimonthly events, three weekly farmers markets, and a seasonal artists market (2008-2009)
- Recruited, trained, and supervised approximately 20 community volunteers.
- Managed finances including yearly department budgets and reconciliations
- Provided executive-level administrative support to the Director of Markets to improvise, improve procedures, and meet demanding deadlines.
- Planned and coordinated business luncheons, travel arrangements, business agendas and itineraries
Cane River Green Market
The Cane River Green Market is part of Natchitoches's Main Street efforts. The Cane River Green Market is managed by the Natchitoches Main Street Program which falls under the City of Natchitoches Department of Programming and Promotions.
Market Coordinator
Natchitoches, LA
April 2006 - August 2006
- Organized, managed and implemented all monthly events to support the goals of the Cane River Green Market: to encourage a sustainable future for farmers.
- Developed materials for and managed market's first web site; www.canerivergreenmarket.com.
- Composed and distributed fliers and news release to generate media attention.
Contemporary Arts Center
The CAC is a multi-disciplinary arts center, financially stable and professionally managed, that is dedicated to the presentation, production and promotion of the art of our time.
Visual Arts Administrative Assistant
New Orleans, LA
May 2002 - August 2005
- Coordinated shipping, packing and assisted in crating and shipping of artworks
- Edited exhibition manuals and catalogs for museum's curator
- Coordinated curator's travel, meeting agendas, conferences and board meetings
- Connected with local and regional artists for curatorial appointments
- Organized fundraiser for the visual arts department; 'Rain: Postcards to the CAC.'
- Completed Condition Reports before and after exhibitions
- Conducted ticket sales for upcoming and night-of theater and film productions.
- Planned, implemented, and managed record management program for Visual Arts Department.
Education
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
M.A. in English Literature
August 2005 - Present
Pursuing an English Literature Master's with an emphasis in American Literature
Volunteer
April 2010- Present
Denver Public Library Denver, CO
Serve as community volunteer in technology department and helped with this year's annual book sale.
Denver Public Library Denver, CO
Serve as community volunteer in technology department and helped with this year's annual book sale.