Events, Arts, Television, Client Services
SUZANNE VON ECK
425 West 46th Street, 3A, NYC, NY 10036 C: ------------
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gilgamesh Theatre Group, New York, NY 2001 – 3/2018
Education Director/Producing Artistic Director
• Produced and coordinated workshops, readings and educational programs in NYC public schools as well as public performances for a general theatre audience.
• Planned, developed and maintained production budgets, prepared financial reports.
• Accountable for hiring and supervision of production and technical staff.
• Grant-writer and Contract Manager working with various NYC agencies (Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Dept. of Youth and Community Services, Actors Equity Assoc.)
• Coordinated production of marketing pieces: edited copy, hired graphic designers.
• Initiated and ran intern program.
Covington & Burling LLP, New York, NY 1984 – 1/2015
Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Client Service Specialist
• Answered, screened, directed high volume of internal and external telephone calls.
• Provided administrative support and acted as a liaison to attorneys, clients and staff in navigating various departments (Office Services, IT, Facilities, Catering, etc.).
• Scheduled meetings and conference rooms globally using Event Management Software.
• Assisted clients and visiting attorneys with travel arrangements and technology setups.
• Co-ordinated special events including high-profile events such as luncheon with Governor Cuomo, breakfast with Senator Gillibrand, book-launch parties for various authors, etc.
• Excellent team member, detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
THIRTEEN/WNET, New York, NY 1982 – 1983
Assistant to Director of Broadcasting
• Responsible for interdepartmental coordination and assistance in fast-paced, high volume work environment between nine different departments.
• Provided backup to Schedule Supervisor and Supervisor of Broadcasting Administration.
• Responsible for layout and distribution of monthly prime-time schedule.
• Tracked program requests and ordered dubs for screening.
• Assisted in screening and evaluating programs.
• Handled appointment calendar, phone, correspondence, expense reports, payroll and travel arrangements.
• Organized and maintained departmental tape library.
• Special projects and research.
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Honors: Elmer Markham Johnson Award: Best Essay
Drew University, Madison, New Jersey
B.A. English and Theatre Arts, summa cum laude
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
SKILLS
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Event Management Software, Basic Photoshop & Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Studio Production
SUZANNE VON ECK
425 West 46th Street, 3A, NYC, NY 10036 C: ------------
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gilgamesh Theatre Group, New York, NY 2001 – 3/2018
Education Director/Producing Artistic Director
• Produced and coordinated workshops, readings and educational programs in NYC public schools as well as public performances for a general theatre audience.
• Planned, developed and maintained production budgets, prepared financial reports.
• Accountable for hiring and supervision of production and technical staff.
• Grant-writer and Contract Manager working with various NYC agencies (Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Dept. of Youth and Community Services, Actors Equity Assoc.)
• Coordinated production of marketing pieces: edited copy, hired graphic designers.
• Initiated and ran intern program.
Covington & Burling LLP, New York, NY 1984 – 1/2015
Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Client Service Specialist
• Answered, screened, directed high volume of internal and external telephone calls.
• Provided administrative support and acted as a liaison to attorneys, clients and staff in navigating various departments (Office Services, IT, Facilities, Catering, etc.).
• Scheduled meetings and conference rooms globally using Event Management Software.
• Assisted clients and visiting attorneys with travel arrangements and technology setups.
• Co-ordinated special events including high-profile events such as luncheon with Governor Cuomo, breakfast with Senator Gillibrand, book-launch parties for various authors, etc.
• Excellent team member, detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
THIRTEEN/WNET, New York, NY 1982 – 1983
Assistant to Director of Broadcasting
• Responsible for interdepartmental coordination and assistance in fast-paced, high volume work environment between nine different departments.
• Provided backup to Schedule Supervisor and Supervisor of Broadcasting Administration.
• Responsible for layout and distribution of monthly prime-time schedule.
• Tracked program requests and ordered dubs for screening.
• Assisted in screening and evaluating programs.
• Handled appointment calendar, phone, correspondence, expense reports, payroll and travel arrangements.
• Organized and maintained departmental tape library.
• Special projects and research.
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Honors: Elmer Markham Johnson Award: Best Essay
Drew University, Madison, New Jersey
B.A. English and Theatre Arts, summa cum laude
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
SKILLS
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Event Management Software, Basic Photoshop & Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Studio Production