Maisha McAllister

Experience

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  New Vista Community

  May 2004 - May 2005

  Administrative Assistant

  At New Vista Community, a non profit organization that provides housing and independent life skills for developmentally disabled adults, is where I assisted the Events Manager in planning and coordinating events to raise money for services. Assisted in securing sponsors and products for silent auctions and various events that supported the organization.

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  Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

  Apr 2006 - Jan 2008

  Event Coordinator

  •Responsible for coordinating events within the attraction working directly with the catering firm selected and the client once the event has been confirmed.•Communicate with client to solidify all details for the event including menu selections, linen choices, transportation requirements, audio visual requirements and food & beverage guarantee number.•Manage event set-up, supervise catering staff and acts as a client liaison during events.•Responsible for completing accounting/job costing functions for each event.•Obtain internet research of potential new business, cold calling, and create direct marketing mailings. Show less

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  Clear Channel Radio

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

  Director of Marketing and Promotions

  •In charge of creating and writing on-air and on-line radio promotions from beginning to implementation.•Oversee all station events, community appearances, and on-air personality appearances.•Create and managed budget for station events, promotional supplies and paid appearances.•Managed street team and on-air personality during all station promotions.

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  Hospitals for Humanity

  Dec 2009 - Feb 2010

  Documentarian

  •Planned, prepared documents for doctors, nurses and staff for two medical missions to Nigeria and Haiti after the earthquake•Wrote press releases, and copy points for media to increase donations for medical supplies for the medical mission•Attended both medical missions and photographed all aspects of the medical mission including patients, doctors, surgeries etc•Set-up and conducted video interviews with doctors and nurses documenting their experience throughout the mission

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  Westminster Property Management Company

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2014

  Leasing Consultant

  •Leading leasing consultant with an average of 20 application and 10 move-ins per month while maintaining high TPA scores•Effectively handle all leasing, administrative and clerical responsibilities while maintaining leasing and occupancy goals•Managed maintenance team to deliver quality service for new prospects and current residents•Accompany prospects to model apartments and discuss amenities and services of the property•Created marketing materials for outreach, e-blasts, on-line ad postings as well as created and organized resident events Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2014 - now

  Bikram Yoga Instructor

  I’m passionate about spreading the benefits of Bikram Yoga wherever I go. I’ve passionately instructed hundreds of students with the 90 minute z traditional 26 and 2 series. My classes are intense and filled with laughs, love and authenticity. I provide modifications, corrections and compliments leaving students coming from class refreshed and energized.