Liz M Cooper

Experience

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  Newport Harbor Corporation

  Jun 2006 - May 2008

  Event Captain

  • Managed and coordinated over 100 event staff during hundreds of events• Coordinated multiple staffs and sectors 2006 US Women’s Golf Open in Newport Rhode Island• Networked as a representative during trade shows and exhibitions for prospective clients • Participated in NYC’s first Food Safety Advisory committee • Conducted B2B and B2C sales

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  TJX Europe

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2012

  Merchandising Specialist / Customer Service Team Leader

  • Researched and developed formal associate review and reward processes, which was adopted nationally• Participated in national task force, which aimed to improve procedural efficiency and productivity • Provided weekly business reports, using statistical analysis with Excel• Updated HR system, including personnel files and oversaw payroll services

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  Mitchells & Butlers

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

  Team Leader

  • Assisted with product inventory, including weekly orders and deliveries• On-site contact for private functions and events• Hired, trained and supervised Front-0f-House (FOH) staff• Executed all FOH positions whenever necessary (bartender, server, food-runner etc.)

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  Alzheimer's Society

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2012

  Challenge Events Intern

  • Attended events to support participants and represent organization• Managed infrastructure for one dozen participant groups• Created and distributed documents for event participants- newsletters and fundraising packs• Researched trends of tour operators & competitive charities – reported trend results at quarterly assembly to maximize outreach• Maintained and updated database of over 300,000+ entries, using Raisers Edge

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  Wheaton College (MA)

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Campus Center Coordinator

  • Enhanced evening programming by connecting with student programmers; offered training and consultation when pertinent. • Oversaw and maintained all areas in the Campus Center such as The Rhodes Leadership Office, and the Hood Café Gallery• Cultivated bi-monthly mini conferences centered on student leadership development • Served as the advisor to over 100 clubs and organizations• Liaised between the campus pub’s management/Aramark and the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership• Created and facilitated student transportation services including GATRA, weekly shuttles and monthly cultural trips• Developed January New Student & Transfer Orientation and selected and trained 25 Orientation Assistants• Supervised over 15 student employees in various positions from Building Managers to Club & Activities Intern• Support event management for student event planners through training and consultation on issues such as events with or without alcohol, fire codes and technical needs.• Oversee the student-run coffeehouse, the Lyons Den and the on campus pub, The Loft.• Develop free monthly off-campus cultural events in neighboring Boston, MA and Providence, RI Show less

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  Dean College

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Oversee the Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development which includes the monitoring of Registered Clubs & Organizations, Intramurals, Recreation, Activities and Leadership Development with a total budget of approximately $321,000• Provide leadership and supervision for two Coordinators• Review and manage all office contracts with over 100 performers with final signatory authority• Create workshops that provides training for student groups and their advisors • Assisted in the planning and implementation of Graduation Days• Manage and update the department’s internal and external web pages• Develop leadership programs that engage students outside the classroom inclusive of the Annual Leadership Conference, Leadership Workshop Series and End of the Year Recognition Ceremony • Serve as the advisor for the College’s chapter of, The National Society of Leadership & Success • Responsible for all aspects of club/organization management including, membership registration and development, event registration and consultation, and assisting with obtaining advisors and facilitate advisor transitions/absences• Responsible for the booking and contracting of all sales vendors for the Campus Center• Serve in the “Administrator on Call” rotation providing support to Resident Directors as well as serving as acting chief administrator for entire campus for all crisis situations Show less

  • Associate Director of Student Activities & Leadership Development

    Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Academic Coach

    Sept 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Resident Director

    Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Assistant Director of Student Activities & Leadership Development

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
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  York Parks & Recreation

  May 2018 - now

  Special Events Coordinator