Raquel Perry
201.543.3396
www.wix.com/raqperry/rp
[email protected]
Education
Montclair State
Special Events Associate- Campaign Development
University
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; NY, NY (February 2013- present)
BA, Communication
Continue growth of donor relationships and the promotion of the hospital at large
Studies
Crisis management if needed during an event to insure all logistics run smoothly
2007- May 2011
Events included but are not limited to galas, symposiums, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions,
plaque reveals, groundbreakings, and ribbon cuttings
Quinnipiac University
Produce and execute major special events for campaign development/major gifts
2006-2007
o Develop timelines to insure event production is on time and organized
o Work hand in hand with development communications to initiate speaking points, conceptualize/
Language
approve collateral and insure we are compliant with NYPH branding and HIPPA
Fluent in Spanish
o Communicate with third party companies in reference to food selection and dcor
o Contact venues, vendors, photographers, caterers, and speakers for events
Relevant Skills
o Maintain budget for each event (submit purchase orders, govern invoices from third parties,
Microsoft Office
create invoice for donations)
iWorks
o Create and maintain mailing list that comply with HIPPA opt out
o Preserve donor/trustee data base with contact information, relations, events attended
Windows
and donations made
Mac OS
o Execute mailings that range from 15 2,500 people
Photoshop
o Generate floor plan and seating arrangements
Cision
Program Coordinator - Childrens Emergency Department
Constant Contact
Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital; NY, NY (October 2011- February 2013)
Very comfortable w/ cold
Manage daily affairs of Pediatric Emergency Department Lounge
calls
Coordinate and oversee all community activities and events for the Peds ED
Produce activities and events to make a pleasurable waiting experience
Related Courses
Ensure all patients concerns were addressed in a timely fashion
Public Relations Writing
Serve as administrative liaison with patients/parents, staff, and surrounding community
Interpersonal
Responsible for the patient greeting program and accommodations
Communications
Conducted general & specialized training programs/orientations for volunteers assigned to the Peds
ED
Group
Processes
Responsible for the distribution and budget of the patient and family nourishments
Organizational
Freelance Set Production Assistant
Communications
Womans World Magazine; NY, NY (2012-2013)
Listening
Assistant to the Photographer and the Beauty Editor on set
Non Verbal
Insure that all props and products are available on set at the photoshoot
Communication
Communicate closely with beauty editor, photographers, models, hair & makeup, and studio owner
Principles of Persuasion
Responsible for a budget of about $500 per photoshoot
Provide pre and post production assistance
Public Speaking
Freelance Account Coordinator
Organizational
The Hip Event; Montclair, NJ (January 2011- September 2011)
Assessment
Coordinated a plethora of events for clients (fashion/beauty, non-for-profit / charity, and business)
Organizational Relations
Produced from beginning to end NJ Full Figured Fashion Week Sneak Peek
Communication
Researched and contacted the press, venues, vendors, and services
Research
Drafted press releases to targeted media
Cultures of Latin America
Managed Social Networking sites for The Hip Event and our clients
Child Development
Maintained Communication with clients
Adolescent Development
Oversaw the guest list, press, and production at events
Co-op Intern
Personal Skills
A|X Exchange; NY, NY (Fall 2010)
Team player
Maintained the website, updating content & product information weekly
Leader
Assisted in the development process of the promotion launches online
Works well under
Gathered, sorted, and labeled apparel need for photo shoots
pressure
Interacted and assisted with the development at the photo shoots
Self-motivated
Student Assistant
Quick learner
Ben Samuels Childrens Center at Montclair State University; Montclair, NJ (2009-2010)
Helped maintain a classroom of 15, 2-3 year olds
Positive
Followed daily schedule
Resourceful
Helped creatively planned new activities to enhance the educational growth of children
Patient
Maintained communication with parents of toddlers
Organized
Live-In Child Care/ Child Care Provider
Riggio Family/ Glenn Family/ Gilbert Family; Rumson, NJ (2007- 2010)
Recognitions
Primary care taker for children age 15 months 10 years old
Montclair State
Prepared daily meals and found creative ways to include the children in the cooking process University Centennial
Planned daily activities to entertain kids
Homecoming Queen
Responsible for safety of the children at the beach and all day
Affiliations
Event Coordinator
NIJAH Productions; Hicksville, NY (Summer 2008, 2009, 2010)
IMTA (International Model and Talent Association; Hilton Suites, NY, NY
Helped manage over 100 models schedule through out the week of the competition
Schedules consisted of 50 competitions, leading up to model & actor of the year
Models ages ranged from 3-25 years of age
Coordinated meet and greet with international managers and agents
Arranged a date out on the town for the competitors who did not receive callbacks
Assisted models & families in the proceeding of the final award ceremony gala
Project Manager (Volunteer)
Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital; NY, NY (Summer 2011)
Helped create the first paper directory for the Morgan Staley Childrens Hospital
Researched hospital mission & values. Wrote the introduction to the directory
Formulated contact info. for all doctors in Medicine, Surgery, & Womens health
Comprised Excel spread sheets of information for third party production company
Archon (President) | Vice Archon | Public Relations Chair | Social Chair
Phi Sigma Sigma International Fraternity (2008-2011)
Maintained communication with National Phi Sigma Sigma
Facilitated weekly chapter meetings / executive board meetings
Managed all committees
Wrote Press Releases, maintained social networking site & promoted events
Planned social events with other campus organizations to network
Executed co- sponsorships
Latinisimo (Dance Troupe) Chair
Latin American Student Organization (LASO); Montclair, NJ (2009- 2011)
Choreographed dance routines for dance classes twice a month
Recruited new members & manage an average of 20 current members
Facilitated practice 3 times a week
Actively participated in the executive board of LASO
Maintained the budget and records
Customer Service Representative
Spyderweb Enterprise
Maintained positive relationship w/ customers, both tenants and landlords
Navigated through corporate side of sublet.com, metroroommates.com, and city lease.com
Senior Counselor/ Van Counselor
Spring Lake Day Camp; Ringwood, NJ
Chosen for the honor of being a captain of color wars
Counselor for 2nd grade girls
Ensure campers age 5 - 11 safety on the van to and from camp
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