Sarah Ciriello

Experience

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  Passion 4 Paws Animal Sanctuary

  Jan 2001 - now

  Volunteer Consultant in Office Services

  Provide administrative/office support. Researched and wrote funding proposal for equipment.

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  University of Connecticut

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2004

  Office Services Specialist

  Coordinated grant renewals for scientific research projects with the National Institutes of Health, including budgets and management of subcontractors’ expenses. Supported administrative needs for post-doctoral researchers; edited manuscripts for submission to publishers.

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  Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

  Apr 2005 - Nov 2008

  Executive Assistant

  Provided administrative support to President, Board of Directors, Managers, and Direct Service Advocates. Managed annual meetings and special events, resulting in stronger relationships with donors/community members. Served on Information Technology Team, providing user support and cost savings of several $1,000.00.

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  Professional Development Collaborative

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

  Program Administrator and Office Manager (part-time)

  Collaborated with Board of Directors on PDC’s website development and professional development workshops. Supported Board of Directors, managed Resource Center, and assisted visitors. Researched funding opportunities to receive private funding for computer and office equipment, training facilities, and library resources.

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Feb 2011 - May 2011

  Financial/Administrative Assistant (contract position)

  Supported Assistant Director for Administration in the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS). This included research grants, personnel/financial record-keeping, and reconciliation of monthly financial reports.

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  Caritas Communities Inc.

  Jul 2011 - May 2016

  Office Services Coordinator

  Managed main office of nonprofit organization that manages 895 single-resident occupancy units. Prepared timely and accurate monthly financial reports utilizing Yard Genesis and Excel. Provided administrative support to Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Financial Manager. Assisted staff and event planner regarding sponsorships and registration for Annual Dinner for 800 guests

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  Thomas Crane Public Library

  Sept 2011 - now

  Volunteer Tutor for Adult Literacy Project

  Tutor adults in reading and writing. Previous work included computer literacy training and preparing adults for the GED (General Educational Development) tests.

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  Global Health Education & Learning Incubator at Harvard University

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Office Coordinator

  Managed administrative functions; maintained public spaces; and responded to phone and walk-in inquiries. Assisted faculty and staff with very successful on-site event and project planning. Processed invoices and reconciled monthly financial reports.

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  Professional Development Collaborative

  Sept 2016 - now

  Volunteer for Public Relations, Media, and Marketing Projects

  Work with Public Relations, Media & Marketing team to increase awareness of PDC’s workshops by researching and expanding the database.