Olivia Sommer, MBA

Experience

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  American Red Cross Southeastern PA Chapter

  Feb 2004 - Jan 2007

  Special Events Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of event management at the fourth largest Red Cross Chapter in the United States. Worked directly with Director of Corporate Relations in securing corporate partners, and ensured all partners received excellent customer service while implementing event benefits. Solicited new committee members and donors, and cultivated and maintained relationships with both. Managed annual event operating budgets to ensure fundraising goals were met and monitored expenditures to maximize profit margins. Created financial statements and provided monthly updates to board members and event committees to maintain transparency and increase fundraising efforts where necessary to meet annual goals. Show less

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  National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Project Manager, Philadelphia Chapter

  Created and implemented programs and services for the local music community including marketing plans, budgeting, committee and volunteer management, and post-event evaluations. Produced premier music events exceeding GRAMMY® quality standards to enhance the organization image both locally and nationally. Developed creative strategies to support annual programs and increase exposure. Coordinated education programs through local high schools and colleges to promote arts and music education. Worked with various members of the local community to develop a Philadelphia Arts District and promote Philadelphia Music Week. Show less

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  Lincoln Financial Distributors

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2020

  Implemented Data Governance Department including policies, processes and organizational structure to support enterprise data management. Drove corporate strategy through company wide initiatives. Communicated and managed projects to facilitate cohesive operations. Managed business operations. Analyzed and evaluated high potential opportunities. Executed and managed all conferences and meetings. Created first project management team. Designed and implemented departmental processes and operations. Co-managed sales team restructuring project.

  • Consultant, Project Management

    May 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Strategic Initiatives Manager/Account Manager

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2019

  • Account Coordinator/Project Implementation Specialist

    Jun 2007 - Jun 2011
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  SI | Stratsulting, Inc,

  Jun 2021 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Manage end-to-end recruitment process for high-profile infrastructure projects, including talent sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding of skilled professionals, ensuring seamless integration into the project teams.Implement strategic hiring strategies resulting in a cohesive and efficient workforce, contributing to project success and exceeding client expectations.