Lara Mandell

Experience

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  Raquette Lake Camps

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Camp Counselor

  Supervised campers’ engagement in daily activities and camp wide eventsOrganized daily agendas and group activities for 250 campersCoached children for 6 hours a day in tennis with group activities, mock tournaments, and occasional games

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  Tinga Taqueria

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Customer Service Representative

  Directed customer phone calls and scheduled reservations for eventsTrained over 5 new employees in taking customer phone calls and restocking inventorySpoke to customers to address concerns, inquiries, and needs about the local business

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  College Mentors for Kids, Inc.

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Student Mentor

  Encouraged children from Washington DC elementary schools to pursue a future in college education by showing them around campus, attending real college classes, and participating in community service projectsDemonstrated different activities relating to community service, culture, and education in order to excite students about higher education

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  Congregation Shomrei Emunah

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Summer Camp Counselor

  Supervised campers’ engagement in daily activities and camp wide eventsCreated daily agendas and group activities for 75 campers to ensure campers were fully engagedCoached children for five hours a day in a variety of sports, including tennis, soccer, and baseball, using group activities, occasional games, and drills to improve technical skills

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  Phi Sigma Sigma, Inc.

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Planned formal recruitment by using time management skills and prioritizing the needs of the chapter in order to ensure a successful processSupervised four recruitment committees in order to ensure members were on track of their assignments and continuously motivated Assisted the Membership Recruitment Chair in organizing potential new member events, such as Meet the GreeksAttended Executive Council meetings in order to learn public speaking techniques, the steps of the recruitment process, and leadership skills

  • Membership Recruitment Chair

    Oct 2019 - May 2021

  • Assistant Recruitment Chair

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Faubourg

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Hostess

  Directed customer phone calls and schedule reservations through online reservation systemTrained three new employeesCommunicated with customers to address concerns, inquiries, and needs while dining during COVID-19

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  PlatformQ Education

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

  Client Service Representative

  Facilitated PlatformQ Education client events for both colleges and sponsors by providing support through platform maintenance, creation of collateral, and implementation of marketing effortsUpdated and maintained all content and features in the platform including: graphics, dates, and widgetsCommunicated with other departments throughout the company such as sales, marketing, and product development to ensure open lines of communication

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  FellowMe

  May 2021 - Jan 2022

  Marketing Communications Intern

  Established and developed relationships with universities in the United States, Mexico, and Tel AvivAttended weekly meetings with a group of 13 interns and the CMO to support the execution of key marketing projects, plans, and trackingAssisted in tracking email campaign performance using platforms such as HubSpot

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  Yes& Agency

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2024

  Responsible for project management and execution of persuasive business proposals for business segments such as B2G, nonprofit, higher education, government, and associationsPartner with the Vice President of Business Development and Senior Vice President on key projects and necessary research relating to the development of new markets and potential clientsConduct post-proposal evaluations, identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes to enhance the proposal process and increase win ratesCreate and maintain a repository of standard proposal content, templates, and supporting materials, ensuring all materials are up-to-date and readily available Show less

  • Business Development Coordinator

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Marketing Intern

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
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  Spark Foundry

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Associate, Project Management

  Rebuilt the creative asset management process, which helped streamline communication, minimize delayed launches, and organize all information regarding asset needs across 50+ initiatives quarter after quarterManage seven internal cross-capability media teams by maximizing the full potential of team members, facilitating difficult conversations, and spearheading productive process changesCreated and implemented detailed timelines for FY24 and FY25 in Smartsheet, serving as a central source of truth for all internal teams to align and track progress towards key milestonesActively participate and lead recurring client meetings to ensure client and internal teams are moving in lockstep towards key goals and deliverables Show less