EXPERIENCE Accent on Arrangements New Orleans, LA Event Planning Intern Jan. 2013 May 2013 Assisted with planning and implementation of Festigals, a four-day experience for enrichment and professional development of women. Researched and contacted potential speakers, donors, and sponsors. Managed and updated database of 300+ contacts including potential participants. Monitored and updated social media outlets. Responsible for preparing and delivering gift baskets to attendees, sponsors, speakers/facilitators.
Swank Productions New York, NY Event Planning Intern Summer 2012 Assisted with planning and implementation of both corporate and social events attended by 30-200+ individuals. Responsible for set-up, event management/maintenance, and clean-up. Assisted in purchasing and creation of props and decorations for events. Managed and updated database of 2,000+ company contacts. Reviewed, organized, and distributed events photos.
NEXXT Inc. Cali, Colombia Inventory Assistant Summer 2010 Assisted regional manager with annual fashion show; duties included booking entertainment, selecting model wardrobe, and day-of event management. Assisted store manager of retail clothing chain with purchasing and inventory. Performed other duties such as window display creation, check-out, and sales.
Camp Pocono Trails: New Image Camp Reeders, PA Head Counselor Summer 2009 Responsible for the care and well-being of 20 girls ages 9-12 at overnight, weight loss camp.
Azucar S.A. Cali, Colombia Personnel and Sales Analyst Summers 2007 and 2008 Managed biweekly budget analysis and control. Designed sales-monitoring system in order to maximize revenue by closely supervising individual sales quotas, commissions, etc.
LEADERSHIP Loyola Advertising Club New Orleans, LA President Sept. 2011-May 2013 Responsible for recruiting new members, booking speakers, planning events, and determining yearly project. Theta Phi Alpha New Orleans, LA Social Chair Sept. 2011-present Responsible for planning all sorority events, managing event budgets, contracting with vendors, organizing guest list.
SKILLS Languages: Fluent in Spanish, English, and Hebrew Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
EDUCATION Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication Advertising anticipated May 2014
Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School North Miami Beach, FL