Karen Decter

Experience

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  Woods Communications

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

  Office Manager

  Television Production- Client correspondences (client cost estimates, invoices) - Travel logistics for technical crew, producers, talent & equipment- Accounting, expenses, budget management, post-production financial analysis- Location scouting, on-site production assistance

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  Brentano's French - American Bookstore

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Senior Retail Manager

  Retail- Managed sales staff of 18, scheduling- Buyer for new non-fiction releases - Weekly window displays, in-store merchandising- Author event organization

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  MBIA

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2006

  International Business

  Financial Guarantee Insurance- SPOC accountants, lawyers, bankers, French Insurance Commission, IT dept NY- Weekly financial reporting on new business and policy surveillance- Preparation of non-USA division: budgets, headcount, marketing, business plans- Logistical creation of new company headquarters in London Won Chairman’s Award for the above based on a nomination from my international peers- Creation of private client events and participation in industry conferences Show less

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  Ecofys

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Senior Office Manager

  Renewable Energies- Logistical creation of new company headquarters in Paris- Oversight of installations, supplier contract negotiation- HR admin (contracts, variables, corporate car fleet )- Internal accounting, legal, daily operations- Sales support and maintenance of CRM proprietary software - Creation of offices in Avignon and Pau remotely negotiating services and overseeing expenses

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  Le Bristol Paris

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Floral Designer

  Floral design for rooms, public areas, restaurants, corporate and private events.2009-2010: Françoise Le Net floral boutique, Paris 11è

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  AG Victoires

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Senior Office Manager

  Real Estate Management- Daily operating, suppliers, service providers- Cost estimates, invoices, accounting- Market research, project development analysis- Location visits, networking, client relationship development

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  ExpaTRIés Triathlon Club of Paris

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Communications Manager

  Sports Association- Weekly newsletter, daily social media content (followers up 100% in a year)- Partnership relationship development - Road race & triathlon event organization

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  Impatience

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Social Media Coordinator

  Social media and marketing consultingWeb design, webmasterwww.impatienceparis.comFacebook : @impatiencelancryInstagram : @impatiencelancry

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  Parsons Paris – The New School

  Aug 2017 - now

  Administrative Services & Event Manager

  - Draft 120 employment contracts/year, payroll, variables, HR services - Budgets, accounts payable, banking- Facilities and office management - Manage student worker program - Academic event management : Open House, National Portfolio Day, Admitted Students Day, Graduation Ceremony, faculty & guest lunches, cocktails, student mid-term and final presentation evens on and off-campus