
Advancement Associate at Museum of Science, Boston
Greater Boston Area

Advancement Associate at Museum of Science, Boston
Greater Boston Area
I am a young professional with experience in event planning, public and community relations, and marketing. I also have professional experience in accounting and bookkeeping, specifically with high-net worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, and small corporations.
Event management, managing large budgets, high-level accounting, bookkeeping, contract writing and negotiation, project management, public relations, marketing
(Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
• Coordinate the logistics and operations for the largest volunteer-run black-tie fundraiser in Boston
• Lead a team of 15 directors and over 150 volunteers to plan and host the event
• Facilitate the menus, floor plans, sound, lighting, and deliveries for the 1,500-attendee event
• Create and enforce a strict timeline prior to and the night of the event
(Financial Services industry)
July 2008 — October 2009 (1 year 4 months)
• Prepare tax returns and other accounting and financial materials for high-net-worth clients
• Maintain databases and tracking documents for a variety of financial, tax, and accounting tasks
• Assist with accounting and bookkeeping needs of the client and company
• Perform general administrative and client-relations tasks
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 7 months)
• Coordinate PR and community initiatives with local and 11 international offices
• Develop and write press releases and media alerts for international distribution
• Facilitate the development, pitching, and placement of byline articles in top-tier publications
• Collaborate with high-profile customers to initiate PR activities, such as news releases and articles
• Direct the speaking opportunity program, including over 50 international and national events
• Systemize and report global editorial metrics and coverage reports
• Participating on several cross-functional teams to facilitate the community and academic initiatives
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
July 2005 — April 2008 (2 years 10 months)
• Lead an organization of over seventy peer members to produce social, educational, and cultural events for the entire Northeastern University Community
• Facilitate weekly meetings with executive board members and general council
• Foster relationships with University administration, faculty, staff, and students
• Negotiate and prepare contracts with agents, vendors, and service providers
• Oversee a nearly half-a-million dollar budget and present spending reports
• Increase participation through recruiting and retention strategies
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Entertainment industry)
July 2005 — April 2008 (2 years 10 months)
• Supervise a team to develop and implement marketing initiatives for the venue
• Improve branding and increase attendance at the venue
• Collaborate with various departments and student groups to organize and marketing events
• Perform as public relations representative
• Design and coordinate print, electronic, and action-based marketing
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Entertainment industry)
January 2006 — June 2006 (6 months)
• Assist with the logistics of two national concert tours, including routing, marketing, and hospitality
• Organize and help implement national marketing campaigns with venues across the country
• Work with “new media” and street-team marketing campaigns and strategies
• Help facilitate relationships with major tour sponsors and purchasers
• Analyze and compile marketing data into “Tour Recap” books for sponsors
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2005 — June 2005 (6 months)
• Negotiate and prepare contracts for on- and off-campus events
• Direct the risk management of student events
• Develop marketing campaigns for major on-campus events
• Oversee on- and off-campus summer programming as part of “Summester”
• Work with students and University staff to successfully execute large- and small-scale events
BA , Communication Studies , 2003 — 2008
• Dean's List, 2006-2008
• "100 Most Influential Seniors," 2008
• Ford/Jarvis Student Leader Award, 2008
• Richard E. Sochacki Organization of the Year, Council for University Programs, 2008
Typography and Design, Architecture, History, Languages
National Association of Campus Activities, Society of Typographic Aficionados, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston
100 Most Influential Seniors, 2008
Jarvis Student Leadership Scholarship, 2008
Organization of the Year, 2008