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S h i r l e y     S a r m i e n t o

 

E d u c a t i o n

University of Rhode Island                                                                                    South Kingston, Rhode Island

                                                                                                                             January 2011- December 2012

 

·         Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Communication Studies  

·         Minor in Business Administration                                           

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E x p e r i e n c e

 

ACORD Corporation                                                                                                               Pearl River, NY

Freelance Coordinator                                                                                           May 2013 –September 2013

 

Responsible for planning and execution of conference programs, industry events and educational training sessions. Managed webinar and conference program planning, development and scheduling. Primary point of contact between the company and speakers and presenters. Handled database, website, and email list maintenance. Directed the company’s young professionals scholarship program. Also in charge of pre and post-event administrative functions.

 

Fujitec America                                                                                                                              Clifton, NJ

Freelance Coordinator                                                                                                   March 2013-May 2013

 

Temporary position as project coordinator. Assisted project managers on important and time-sensitive construction projects located in the New York City metropolitan area. Coordinated scheduling with vendors, managers, and site supervisors in a fast paced environment with an extremely short turnaround time.

 

 

WABC Eyewitness News                                                                                                          New York, NY

 Assignment Desk Intern                                                                               September 2012-December 2012

 

Worked with the assignment editors during recent occurrences throughout the city and helped research and compile data that’s needed to determine reporters’ assignments. Observed multiple reporters during live airings in house as well as on the field during breaking news stories. Used ENPS (Electronic News Production System) to maintain and coordinate the production of Eyewitness News Stories. Gained experience in writing personal scripts for potential standups for my newsreel and gained knowledge in determining potential news stories.

 

Community Blood Services                                                                                                           Oradell, NJ

Administrative Assistant                                                                                        October 2010-January 2011

 

Part-time position working as an administrative assistant in the HLA Registry department. Worked on entering confidential client information into the data system and covered receptionist duties when needed. Helped package blood donation kits for upcoming blood drives and special thank you kits to those who donated and a get well kit for those who went through a successful transplant. Also assisted in transferring, organizing, and cleaning up files of previous marrow donor patients.

 

S k i l l S

 

• Proficient in webinars, research, event and program coordination, e-mail marketing, database management, social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.)

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ENPS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many responsibilities

• Skilled at taking direction from superiors and completing tasks in a timely and well organized manor