Emily Svenson
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced administrative professional prepared for this role with strong background in leadership, multitasking, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting senior leaders. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability, resourcefulness, and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship and Communications Associate
New Hope Church
03.2019 - Current
- Administrative support for senior level managers at a large nonprofit organization.
- Calendar management and coordination of daily tasks for director of department, database management, monthly expense reporting and budget tracking, management and execution of time-sensitive multi-departmental priorities and detail-oriented tasks, external and interdepartmental communication in-person and via phone and email for large and small groups, collaborative planning, preparation and management of large and small scale organizational events on a weekly and one-off basis, cross-departmental meeting scheduling and minutes taking, volunteer and contractor recruitment, scheduling, and onboarding with relevant paperwork and procedural education, volunteer training.
- Representing director at meetings, material preparation and distribution, managing confidential information with high level of discretion.
- Travel planning, facilitation of catering for large and small groups, input weekly set lists and Power Points into presentation software with close attention to detail, branding and grammatical accuracy, ordering office supplies.
- Content and written copy generation and scheduling for organization's website, social media platforms, and video.
- Assistance with editing and producing videos for internal and external communication.
Interim Department Lead
New Hope Church
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Department lead during search for new director.
- Managed scheduling and pay for contract workers and volunteer team, expense reporting, multi-departmental event planning and coordination, administrative duties as seen above, assisted with interviewing and hiring new director.
English Teacher
Bono Language School
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Taught English to students ranging from ages 4-10.
- Collaborated with cross-cultural colleagues and manager for classroom management and off-campus events.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Education
Administrative Professional Foundations Certificate -
LinkedIn Learning
12.2024
TEFL Certification -
TEFL ONLINE
10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English, Lit. Emphasis
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.2014
Music
Luther College
05.2011
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Calendar & email management
- Google systems
- Microsoft Office
- Asana
- Computer and technology competence
- Customer service
- Communication
- Multicultural leadership
- Travel arrangement
- Project coordination
- Budget management
- Cross-functional teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft Outlook, One Drive, Teams, Sharepoint
- Researching, editing and proofreading
Timeline
Interim Department Lead
New Hope Church
06.2023 - 12.2023
Worship and Communications Associate
New Hope Church
03.2019 - Current
English Teacher
Bono Language School
02.2015 - 02.2018
Music
Luther College
Administrative Professional Foundations Certificate -
LinkedIn Learning
TEFL Certification -
TEFL ONLINE
Bachelor of Arts - English, Lit. Emphasis
St. Cloud State University
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