Experienced office and project manager with a passion for technology, design, marketing and branding. I am extremely organized, self-motivated, energetic and curious. I thrive on managing diverse processes both individually and in collaboration with a team.
PORTFOLIO & OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK
Interior Management Inc., New York, NY, US, Assistant Project Manager
Interior Management is Manhattan’s premier residential renovation and construction partner. Since 1981, IMI has provided clients with exceptional service, meticulous execution, and extraordinary workmanship.
Each project is a collaborative effort beginning with a detailed pre-construction consultation to better understand each client’s vision, budget and timeline. From there, a construction plan is established outlining scope of work, materials and all associated costs.
• Directing and supervising subcontractors and maintenance crew on site
• Completing projects according to schedule and budget parameters
• Reading and updating jobsite blueprints & technical specs
• Facilitating communication between client, architectural / design teams, trades, and building staff
• Preparing purchase & change orders, RFI’s, meeting agendas and minutes
• Soliciting subcontractor bids per project scope, and developing final proposals for client approval
• Using project management software to create & maintain schedules
• Creating & updating project & maintenance manuals
• Ensuring job site safety and security
Downtown Interiors, Jersey City, NJ, US, Project Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Downtown Interiors is an award-winning general contractor specializing in custom millwork for luxury residences and boutique retail spaces. The company operates a 17,000-sq ft workshop and manages over 150 projects each year.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, designers, architects and vendors to deliver projects on time, under budget, at scope
• Create detailed proposals, schedules and invoices; track projects costs and expenses; expedite requests for permits and licenses
• Oversee all marketing efforts, including company website, social media, newsletters, onsite signage and digital sales leads
• Responsible for all front office operations, including IT systems, phones, printers, email accounts, business apps and software
MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ASSETS, New York, NY, US, Global Marketing Associate
Supported global marketing efforts for private real asset funds, including Macquarie Infrastructure Partners III ($3 Billion raised) and Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund ($1.1 Billion first close)
• Responsible for MIRA's global CRM platform (Salesforce, eFront) tracking 2,000 sales leads and contacts; oversaw IT deployments and staff training across New York, Sydney and London offices
• Created pitch books, portfolios, white papers, due diligence questionnaires and other fund marketing materials for over 300 investors weekly
• Managed online data rooms, developed agendas,invitations and event signage for exclusive investor events
• Coordinated extensive road shows lasting 1-3 weeks for fund executives travelling across Europe, Asia & South America
ESPN Productions, New York, NY, US, Integrated Marketing Coordinator
Properties included College GameDay, College Football Bowl Series, the BCS Championship, NCAA Tournament, College World Series and ESPNU
• Created original marketing materials and strategy docs for clients like Nissan, Cheez-It, Home Depot, Dr. Pepper and GEICO
• Collaborated with sales teams to secure $45 Million in revenue through multimedia partnerships on ESPN’s college sport programs
• Acted as team “quarterback” to develop case studies and sales proposals for sponsorships valued at over $350 Million
HBO, New York, NY, US, Media Relations Assistant
• Assisted with strategic planning and execution of top media events for The Sopranos, Entourage, The Wire and HBO Films.
• Served as point person between senior publicists, talent and reporters during red carpet activities
• Collaborated on media positioning for all new content. Wrote, edited & fact-checked press releases for international distribution
• Created daily company newsletter highlighting industry news, press clips, business analysis and talent developments
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Bachelors, Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse University, B.A., Newhouse School of Public Communications
• Dean’s Scholar: 8 consecutive semesters • GPA: 3.8
Rolling Stone's College Journalism Competition: Feature Writing, 1st Place
• 1st Place, Rolling Stone’s 28th Annual College Journalism Competition: Feature Writing, 2006
$2,500 awards given annually to college students for work in Entertainment Reporting, Essays, Criticism, and Feature Writing. Entries are judged by Rolling Stone editors.
Entry title: “Young Soldier Puts Broken Life Back Together”
3,000-word profile on Jeffrey Guerin, a local man severely wounded and left blind after his Humvee hit a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. The story originally appeared in the Syracuse Student Voice, and was published in Rolling Stone’s November 2, 2006 issue
1st Place, SPJ "Mark of Excellence" Award, 1st Place
• 1st Place, Society of Professional Journalists "Mark of Excellence" Award:
In-Depth Reporting, 2006
Entry title: “War Surrounds Us”
Authors: Allie Baker, Julianne Pepitone (co-writing), Stephanie Burton (editor)
School: Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
More than 3,300 entries in 39 categories across 12 regions.
National Finalist, William Randolph Hearst Award: Feature Writing, Award
• 5th Place National Finalist, 45th Annual William Randolph Hearst Journalism Awards: Feature Writing
