Avé Wright

Experience

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  City of Tempe

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2017

  Support the daily operations of the Kiwanis Recreation Center greeting guests, registering guests for classes and memberships to the facility, training new front desk associates as well as utilizing proper cash handling procedures. Create rental contracts for multiple facilities. Generate weekly Accounts Receivable reports preparing invoices for services rendered and collect on accounts by sending bill reminders and communicating with customers via phone, email and/or mail as well as coordinating with a third-party collection agency for severely delinquent accounts. Assist and support in the preparation and processing of payroll for multiple cost centers. Show less

  • Administrative Assistant

    Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Building Manager/Supervisor

    Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Front Desk Clerk

    Feb 2012 - Nov 2015

  • Program Leader

    Oct 2011 - Nov 2015

  • Early Childhood Education Instructor

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Camp Counselor

    Jun 2007 - Jul 2014
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  Salut Kitchen Bar

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  Hostess

  Greeted guests both personally and on the telephone, Managed event related work including setting up and maintaining tables in both the interior and exterior of the restaurant, Also maintained and organized tables, work areas, restrooms and trained other hostesses

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  UMOM New Day Centers

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Development Intern

  I worked with all members of the Development team. I assisted the Marketing and Communications Coordinators with social media, blog posts and website editing. I assisted the Event Coordinator with daily responsibilities from the planning to implementation of events. Supported all recruitment, recognition and retention of all agency donors and volunteers, on campus, fundraising, and third party events, internal and external written communications for donors and volunteers, in kind drives as well as donor and volunteer entry in Raiser’s Edge Show less

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  Dobson Ranch HOA

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

  Recreation Coordinator

  Responsible for organizing, coordinating, planning, maintaining, implementing and evaluating all recreation and leisure service classes, programs and events for all ages and abilities for residents of the Association.Assist Recreation Director in meeting established goals, objectives, and measurements for recreation programs, staff and special events. Establish programming schedule for calendars, timelines, fees for programs, organize equipment, facility space, room rentals and/or supplies.Coordinate assist in oversight and develop a working relationship with vendors, sponsors, instructors, volunteers outside contractors and other service providers.Assists in budget preparation and administration for recreation programs and events; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; assist in preparing and submitting justification for budget; assist in the monitoring and control of assigned program expenses and requisitions for payment. Assist in the selection, training, supervision, motivation and evaluation of part time seasonal and temporary staff. Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings and trainings. Coordinate and maintain a reservation record and rental agreements for all facilities in accordance with the Board of Directors policies and procedures. Evaluate facility use and recommend fees and policy change to maintain efficient facility operations.Assist in the operation and meeting or exceeding the requirements of a licensed daycare.Regularly inspect and maintain equipment and facilities to ensure safe working order; Prepare program event and facility marketing materials including news releases, flyers, pamphlets, brochures, signage, etc. Also responsible for social media and updating of recreation website and sending our timely neighborhood bulletins on recreation programs to ensure program success and community attendance.Organize daily set up and take down of center activities; lifting/moving tables, chairs, boxes and other equipment. Show less

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  PUSH Agency

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2024

  Responsible for national event staffing, recruitment of talent and event execution.

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Booking Manager

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2024
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  City of Tempe

  Oct 2024 - now

  Recreation Coordinator