Deputy Scheduler @ From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Program Associate, Global Connections @ -In support of the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP): coordinated with government, business and media leaders from 30+ nations and U.S.-based partners to host dynamic and varied professional exchange programs throughout the US
-Assisted in the development and monitoring of project budgets and produces related project financial documentation for client stakeholders
-Managed interrelated tasks across multiple workstreams with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
-Coordinated efforts within project team and across related teams to accomplish project goals
-Ensured logistical arrangements for groups of international visitors in the U.S. including travel, hotels, ground transportation, catering and regional sponsor needs
-Served as department liaison in firm-wide enterprise financial system implementation
-Coordinated department training for enterprise financial system roll-out
-Collected and submitted software defect reports and enhancement requests from department staff
-Managed FHI 360’s IVLP-related social media outreach strategy
-Served as business liaison to multiple external vendors throughout project life cycle From January 2014 to August 2015 (1 year 8 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaIntern @ -Implemented sponsorship strategy for organization's National Meeting by drafting and disseminating sponsorship materials with Microsoft Office skills and expanding the network's database in Salesforce
-Edited and uploaded content for organization's National Meeting website by using Cvent
-Provided communication support by corresponding and forging new partnerships with international organizations, embassies, restaurants, and hotels regarding their participation in the company's network
-Researched and created social media posts for the organization's network that focus on the impact of professional and international exchanges From September 2013 to December 2013 (4 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaMarketing Manager @ -Executed all logistical, financial, and professional relationships between franchise stores, non-profit organizations and commercial enterprises including scheduling, delivery, invoicing and ongoing corporate to non-profit communications
-Organized fundraising events at multiple stores by creating a donor database and developing and designing promotional materials
-Networked and maintained professional relationships with local businesses to expand clientele and drive sales From November 2012 to July 2013 (9 months) United StatesVisual Effects Production Assistant @ -Coordinated transportation for entire department and scheduled meetings for supervisors daily for a major motion picture: 300: Rise of an Empire (Budget was substantial but cannot be disclosed under agreement with employer)
-Required intensive work with local vendors in multiple languages spanning shooting days ranging from 7 AM to 9 PM
-Distributed dual reports to both local production director and international director in Los Angeles
-Managed administrative files such as production orders and petty cash totaling 500 production orders and a substantial petty cash budget
-Updated company database in Bulgaria daily with highly sensitive information for local production executives and for international executives in Los Angeles From June 2012 to October 2012 (5 months) Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism Intern @ -Developed the Office of the Executive Secretary for Integral Development's communication strategy (the department was comprised of 35 professionals), which included constantly updating webpages, press releases, and social media in English and Spanish
-Assisted with the preparation of the Private Sector Dialogue (a forum for the Latin American region to interface with the private sector) by corresponding with international business leaders and finding local organizations to participate
-Provided organizational continuity through careful logging of forums, meetings, and web interactions From January 2012 to March 2012 (3 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaProgramming Intern @ -Designed and planned local programs, which focused on pressing global issues such as human trafficking, female empowerment through entrepreneurship, and intellectual property rights, for incoming foreign delegations from the State Department
-Devised resource lists on Microsoft Word and Excel by utilizing organizations in the San Diego community
-Coordinated and scheduled meetings with local San Diego organizations From June 2011 to September 2011 (4 months) Greater San Diego Area
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies @ University of California, San Diego From 2008 to 2012 International Relations @ Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona From 2010 to 2010 Westridge School From 2001 to 2008 Norah Cox-Peled is skilled in: International Relations, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Spanish, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Client Relations, Social Media, Program Development, Public Policy, Editing, Film Production, Project Planning, CRM Databases