Sara Arvay

Experience

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  Arvay Event Design & Rental, Inc

  May 2003 - Jan 2016

  Senior Event Design Consultant/Owner

  After completing my undergraduate degree, I was fortunate to purchase an existing business in the wedding and special events industry. Through this experience, I had the honor of providing wedding decor and rental services to hundreds of Pittsburgh-area weddings. I was responsible for the overall operation of the business which included a physical location with several part-time staff members. I gained skills in project management, sales and marketing, financial management, and general business operations with an entrepreneurial mindset. Show less

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  AACI (Association of American Cancer Institutes)

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2016

  The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) represents the interests of the leading academic cancer institutes in the U.S. and Canada. In the role of Director of Operations and Initiatives, played a key role in the administrative and financial management of the organization and was integral in developing the strategic direction of AACI. In the role of Associate Director of Operations and Initiatives, I provided day-to-day management of the AACI team. I recommended and developed plans for the implementation of new and existing programs and initiatives in support of the nation's leading academic cancer centers.

  • Director of Operations and Initiatives

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Associate Director of Finance and Administration

    Feb 2011 - Sept 2015

  • Financial Manager

    Oct 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Financial Administrator

    Jul 2007 - Oct 2009
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  Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation

  Jun 2016 - now

  • Senior Director of Operations

    Mar 2018 - now

  • Director of Operations

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2018