Shannon Skeggs

Experience

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  The Irish Voice Newspaper

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Intern

  - Promote and publicize "The Irish Legal 100"- Develop media databases and publicity skills- Launch "The Irish Legal 100" digital edition- Enhance marketing efforts through telemarking

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  McVeigh Associates, Ltd.

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  Project Associate

  - Coordinate all aspects of on average 8 global meetings and conferences a year- Communicate with international representatives to arrange all logistics including planning dinners, hotel arrangements, airport transfers, and attendee needs- Manage conferences including 200-800 attendees from an average of 5 to 10 countries- Generate websites and templates for attendee documents- Travel to conferences and to oversee logistics and provide on site solutions

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  St. John's University

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2018

  - Assist with game operations, ensuring game practices and services are meeting the needs and the safety of coaches, student-athletes, visiting teams, fans and officials - Serve as on site administrator for assigned events- Lead the oversight, training and management of the event staff including graduate assistants, interns and student workers- Maintain and upkeep all electronic facility equipment- Oversee athletic department passenger vans to include: maintain accurate booking of vehicles, track and schedule maintenance of vehicles, maintain cleanliness of van pool, enforce van use policies- Assist in scheduling practices and events for 17 division 1 sports teams- Communicate departmental needs and coordinate efforts with Conference Services, Special Events, Facilities Services, Maintenance, Grounds, Night Cleaners, Purchasing, IT/Telecommunications, Food Services, Public Safety, Fire Safety and Environmental Safety departments- Maintain daily maintenance of facilities - Generate and distribute building/facility inspection reports on a weekly/quarterly basis- Assist in facilities planning, renovations, special facilities projects and capital planning Show less

  • Interim Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Operations

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Athletic Events Manager

    Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Graduate Assistant Athletic Facilities and Operations

    Aug 2012 - May 2014
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  Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Facility Operations & Programming Manager

  - Oversee the operations of several RIOC facilities including the Sportspark Complex, Cultural Center, Good Shepherd Chapel, and Youth Center - Introduce new programming while growing community membership and engagement in the Sportspark facility- Work effectively with corresponding departments to ensure appropriate scheduling of spaces - Hire, train, schedule and manage operations staff, certified pool operators and seasonal staff - Assist with RIOC sponsored events- Ensure all procedures are in place related to safety, security and standard operating procedures- Develop regular mechanisms for providing excellent customer service to users - Properly record and track data in relation to memberships and programming in the form of a quantitative and qualitative analysis- Manage programming schedule in conjunction with the permitting department Show less

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  Columbia University in the City of New York

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Director of Athletic Events

  - Provide direction to all aspects of event operations and management for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education - Manage game operations and other events at the Dodge Fitness Center and Baker Athletic Complex- Administer and develop operational budget, including event rentals and budget tracking- Act as the main point of contact for visiting teams, rental parties, and game officials- Manage and develop event staff and other University personnel related to event staffing- Develop and maintain visiting team guides, event manuals, and checklists- Facilitate operational and logistical needs for events, providing exceptional customer service to patrons, guests, and colleagues Show less

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  Cerberus Capital Management

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Analyst, Human Resources

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Human Resources Administrative Assistant

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2023