Past Projects

Development and Improvement

Administrative Analysis

• Developed a new system for AP processing. Increased efficiency by 60% 

• Streamlined Independent Studies to utilize DocuSign, reduced process time – 30 days to 1 day

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Personnel and Program Administration

• Developed, trained, and maintained a loyalty program for a hotel restaurant 

• Implemented the use of Google+ Hangouts to Livestream events 

• Event planning and coordination for students & public as well as third parties

• Office Management: Oversee office operations, support personnel, office equipment, as well as corresponding and annual budgets

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Budget Administration

• Performed a cost-analysis for a new copier, savings of $10,000 annually

• Financial Analyst for annual budget 

• Analyze and track annual budgets for entire business operations

Research and Organization

Research Project 2016

Vanessa was responsible for the coordination of obtaining the permission of photos to use in Renewable Energy: Problems and Prospects in Coachella Valley, California, listed on page vii
Letter of Reference

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Book Project 2014

Vanessa assisted with the coordination of obtaining the permission of photos and placement to use in The Global Digital Divides Explaining Change, listed on page xiii

Event Planning

Wedding 2017

Vanessa was the Wedding Planner for a wedding of 50 guests

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Wedding 2019

Vanessa was the Wedding Planner and Day-of Coordinator for a wedding of 75 guests