Ali Morelli

Experience

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  Westmoreland Mechanical Testing and Research Ltd

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

  Lab Assistant; Administrative Assistant

  • Photographed metallurgy samples for the computerized image analysis system.• Worked closely with metallurgists and technicians to determine material characteristics.• Managed data and photographs in digital format to ensure availability for technicians and clients. • Processed incoming deliveries and prepared shipments to clients and other research departments.

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  Panera Bread

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

  Cashier; Barista; Zone Leader

  • Achieved sales goals.• Trained new sales associates.• Managed 'zones' to create a high energy and a team-oriented environment.

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  Duquesne University

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2013

  Student Administrative Assistant

  • Processed incoming documents associated with academic and enrollment services. • Provided instructions to students, faculty, academic and administrative departments, alumni, and external agencies in person and over the phone.• Entered and searched for data in the University’s Oracle database.

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  The Araca Group

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2011

  Merchandise Salesperson

  • Responsible for tracking and merchandising inventory.• Conduct sales transactions while interacting with customers.

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  Allegheny County

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Legislative Services Intern

  • Drafted County Council briefing reports, motions, resolutions and agendas• Directed constituent correspondence to appropriate County Council members and County Manager staff • Organized and filed county permits and legislative documents• Attended bi-weekly County Council meetings in the Allegheny Courthouse

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  Dorso Energy, LP

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Title Abstractor Assistant; Notary Public, Pennsylvania

  • Conducted extensive title research compiling deeds, leases, mortgages, and other encumbrances to generate reports on the oil and gas ownership underlying properties in Western Pennsylvania • Consulted with mineral owners in order to acquire oil and gas leases for major oil and gas operators• Witness and authenticate signatures for oil and gas leases

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  University of Pittsburgh

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Oversaw the office workflow, and developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure efficient and professional operation of the office• Managed fiscal budget in excess of $300,000, managed department account and preparation of financial reports related to major gift fundraising and office expenditures • Processed finance requests and expense reports, and acted as liaison for check requests, invoices, payment inquiries, and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and policy adherence• Coordinated and arranged internal and external alumni visits and department meetings• Prepared correspondence, presentations, reports, proposals, and other special projects as assigned• Hired, trained, and managed student workers and interns • Assisted with alumni programs and special events as required Show less Provided communication support to Annual Programs and Communications of Institutional Advancement• Drafted fundraising appeal letters, news updates for various crowdfunding campaigns, informational text on Pitt scholarships, grants, and giving programsProvided high-level administrative support to the Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement• Prepared correspondence, and compiled meeting materials and agendas; coordinated meetings and maintained busy calendar; scheduled travel arrangements; managed the allocation of Pitt football and basketball ticket requestsProvided administrative support to the Vice Provosts of Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs• Established standard operating procedures for office-wide actions; drafted various letters on behalf of the Provost; maintained calendars for Vice Provosts and Associate Vice Provosts Show less

  • Office Manager

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Temporary Administrative Assistant

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
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  Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering

  Jul 2018 - now

  • Stewardship Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Development Associate

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2024