Karen Decter

Karen Decter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Administrative Services & Event Manager at TNS - Parsons Paris

  • Education

    • Tecomah

      2009 - 2010
      CAP Business/Commerce, General
    • Sciences Po

      1986 - 1987
      Junior Year in France Political Sciene
    • Denison University

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor's Degree Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Phi Society, Delta Delta Delta

    • Sweet Briar College

      1986 - 1987
      Junior Year in France French, Art History
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Impatience

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      Social Media Coordinator

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

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PSC 1

      Protection Civile de Paris
      Jan 2016
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    • Arbitre Régional 2

      Fédération Française de Triathlon
      Jan 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

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