Danielle Bechta

Experience

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  Rutgers University

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2016

  -Managed the newly established Retired Faculty and Staff Center.-Successfully merged three pre-existing retiree groups into one formal organization totaling 60 retirees, as well as assisted in starting a new subgroup on the Rutgers University – Camden campus.-Planned quarterly meet-ups and events throughout central and northern New Jersey.-Supported the Associate Vice President of Human Resource Operations with scheduling, and the University Human Resources Operations team with processing visual claim forms and other operational tasks as needed.-Proficient in using PeopleSoft. Show less -Provided confidential and coordinating clerical support and administrative assistance to the three academic deans of the School of Arts and Sciences, Office of Seniors.-Operated advanced databases and spreadsheets of student data to compile standard advising reports and statistical information.-Trained and guided eight student workers, in office procedures, to ensure maximum efficiency and assisted department administrators with senior record corrections and updates.-Proficient in using Rutgers websites such as Degree Navigator, Image Now, IMS, MyAdvisor, and Senior Review. Show less

  • Human Resource Staff Associate

    Feb 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Graduation Certification Specialist

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Work Study - Educational Opportunity Fund

    Sept 2007 - Jun 2011
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  Bertucci's

  Jun 2008 - Nov 2013

  Key Holder and Shift Manager

  • Shift Manager, Key Holder, Server and Bartender• Company-wide certified trainer who has trained and motivated new and veteran staff members on new company policies and procedures• Responsible for opening procedures as well as other operations to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly• Provides guidance for staff to achieve total guest satisfaction• Proficient in the Micros Point of Sale system

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  World of Beer Franchising, Inc.

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Manager - Certified Trainer

  • Weekend manager -Set up the tavern for the shift, handled daily monetary transactions, updated daily menus, maintained up to date employee data and recorded P&L statements for each month, scheduled of all front of house employees, created marketing materials for tavern display and public distribution, coordinated events and reservations for the tavern• Certified Corporate Trainer -Trained current and new staff members on World of Beer policies and procedures with the potential to travel to different store openings and supporting the management teams in place at each store. Show less

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  Rutgers University Foundation

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2018

  Development Associate for New Brunswick Major Gifts-Coordinated 86 system-wide advancement and engagement opportunities for the New Brunswick Chancellor within the first year. Including but not limited to: 1:1 meetings, regional travel to nine states, group dinners, and large-scale alumni events.-Supports the Vice President of Development – New Brunswick in a large number of her and her leadership team’s activities, including but not limited to principal gift prospect strategy and execution, collaboration and data gathering for reporting purposes, preparation for high level meetings, coordination with Foundation executive team members and coordination with the Office of the New Brunswick Chancellor. Show less

  • Development Associate

    Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Development Events Assistant

    Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
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  The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

  Jan 2019 - now

  Develops and implements strategies to engage the broader community in our mission to speed a cure, helping ensure that the Foundation raises sufficient dollars to fund its ambitious research agenda.Regularly speaks on the Foundation's activities at support groups, as well as meeting one-on-one with patients, caregivers, donors and other MJFF constituents and stakeholders.

  • Senior Manager of Philanthropy

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Associate Director, Advancement

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Advancement Officer

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020