Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Experience

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  Boppers Entertainment

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2016

  Motivational Dancer

  Engage guests at Bar/Bat Mitzvahs in fun, new dances. Improvise dance routines on the spot and teach to guests of all ages. Ensure the happiness and overall positive experience of each guest, regardless of age or religious affiliation.

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  Atlas Hotels Israel

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Social Media Account Manager

  Maintained various social media sites for each of the 11 hotels within the Atlas chain. Edited pictures for the different sites to use in promotions. Wrote, edited, and managed blog posts. Responded to TripAdvisor reviews and analyzed statistics.

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  Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2016

  Acting manager on duty of the MJCC’s Swim & Tennis Club: Responsible for day to day programming, monies, safety, and satisfaction of each member, camper, and staff.Facilitated and organized all incoming and outgoing communications, paperwork, billing, and scheduling of campers and counselors.Active in the hiring, training, and managing of counselors.Acting manager on duty of the MJCC’s Swim & Tennis Club: Responsible for day to day programming, monies, safety, and satisfaction of each member, camper, and staff. Show less

  • Recreation + Wellness Communications Associate

    Mar 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Sports Jams Administrator

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
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  Pearlstone Retreat Center & Event Campus

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2019

  • First manager of the Swim Club in its inaugural season (2018). Hired, trained, managed, scheduled, and oversaw all lifeguards and Swim Club staff.• Increased swim club memberships between year one and year two by 300%.• Solely responsible for all correspondence and announcements between Pearlstone and Swim Club members. Responsible for monies, correspondences, and day-of coordination of members, retreat guests, and rental guests. • Sole salesperson and manager for rentals of outdoor pavilion rentals. • Responsible for contract building, billing, correspondences, and day-of coordination of guests and staff.• Increased campus rental sales by 17% between 2018 and 2019. Exceeded projected net profit by $13,000 in 2019 season. • Primary liaison between retreat center and incoming guests. Communicated timely and effectively, and ensured deadlines were adhered to.• Accountable for all logistics for over 100 retreat groups throughout the year; including billing, BEO’s, audio-visual equipment and support, dietary needs, and programming.

  • Swim Club Manager

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Campus Rentals Coordinator

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Event Coordinator

    Oct 2016 - Nov 2019
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  University of Maryland School of Medicine

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  Development Associate, Special Events

  • Primary liaison to the Board of Visitors. Was responsible for compiling all presentations and correspondence for Board dinners, receptions, and meetings.• Assisted with productions for annual and special events such as the Annual Gala, Diversity Celebration, Dean’s Holiday Reception, and Investitures.

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  Federation of Greater Hartford

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

  Emerging Leadership Director

  • Led effective and meaningful programming for young adults in the community. Identifying, engaging, and cultivating the next generation of leaders to ensure the community remains vibrant for generations to come.• Engaged with more than 90 newly involved community members with an average of 50% increased attendance at events from Fiscal Year (FY) 22 to FY 23.• Increased contributions to the Annual Campaign by 150% for FY 24. Increased by 400% from FY 22 to FY 23.• Re-energized a fellowship program (Frank Stavis Impact + Influence Fellowship) program with 11 new cohort members. Led engaging monthly seminars with community leaders. Each month focused on a different element of community impact and strategic planning.• Successfully led two “Momentum Unlimited” trips abroad within six months. Solely marketed, recruited, and organized international logistics for 20 participants. Show less

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  Connecticut Mirror

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Event Manager

  • Lead staff on promoting and executing events (in person and via live stream) for a statewide online newspaper and news source.• Drawing an audience to ask vital questions of reporters and elected state officials is paramount to increased knowledge and awareness of the laws and bills passed that will affect the citizens of Connecticut.

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  JCC Chicago

  Mar 2024 - now

  Donor Engagement Manager