1. MAUREEN IANNESSA
8957 Old Perry Highway | Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-335-4222 | mauriannessa@yahoo.com | www.linkedin.com/in/maureeniannessa
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Event Planning & Management / Corporate Training / Curriculum Development
Professional Summary:
 24-year recordof directingcommunicationobjectivesand
techniquestoensure thoroughrelayof information.
 Talentforoptimizingindustryknowledge andinstruction
experience topromote marketinginitiatives.
 Proven abilitytobuildanddevelopcurriculum, while training
and managingteamstoachieve goals.
 Thrive infast-paced,multifacetedarenawithchallengesand
continual growth;ensuringclientsatisfaction.
Areas of Expertise:
 CommunicationTechniques
 Events& Promotions
 ProcessInstruction&Training
 ProjectManagement
 CurriculumDesignProficiency
 MarketingObjectives
 SalesGoals& Analysis
 Team Building
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Proprietor | 3/2007 – Present
Gala Event Promotions, Pittsburgh, PA
Direct day-to-day operations for professional corporate events and promotions; serves in role of
Promotional Directoroversee all aspectsof eventplanning and execution. Supervise activities from event
development to implementation of creative site planning. Manage processes required to stage events.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Increase projectproductivitybymonitoringpre-eventdevelopmentandon-site preparations toinclude
complexlogisticsplanningof food,beveragesandeventspecificinventory.
 Ensure professionalcreationof clientrequested site objectivesinvolvingequipmentaccommodations;
electrical equipmentandsuppliesinclude models,vendors,productionandaudiovisual items.
 Maintainthoroughbudget demandsthroughapplicationof managementtechniques;exceedevent
goals by tracking expendituresandinventoryand resource oversight.
 Instituted applicationof marketingtechniquesto eventplanningand successful promotions; delivered
professionalstaff trainingtoaccommodate ticketing,registrationandeffectivecommunicationtips.
 Successful ClientEventsinclude: AnEnchantedAfternoon –PrincessLuncheon,Retail ShoppingMalls,
Boat & Car Shows,FashionShows,Craft&VendorShows.
Title I Reading & Math Teacher | 9/2006 – 8/2015
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Midland, PA
Instructed Title I students in the subjects of reading and math through utilization of Blackboard
Collaborativeonline tool.Independentlydesignedandimplementedlessonplansto steer student interest.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Foresawstudentneedsandadaptedinstructional materials,applyingtoindividual learningobjectives
while functioningasa PSSA Proctor; aidedstudentexperienceby provision of new teachertraining.
 Provided well-developedcurriculumreading aligningwithCommonCore Standards; oversaw student
progress,feedbackandperformance goals.

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 Appliedexperience andbackgroundtoserve incollateral roles,suchas, ParentInvolvement
Representative,Gate Starr Teacher, Art Club Advisor,Conference Coordinatorand School Event
Promotor.
Proprietor | 6/1992 – 10/2006
A Fabulous Florist, Pittsburgh, PA
Spearheaded business development and daily operations for florist business; planned and administered
budget, client projects, and optimized cost. Developed business services, goals and productivity.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Oversawcreationof floral design tocomplete clientorders andbuildbusinessbrandandreputation.
 Improved operationsbymonitoring purchasing,salesandmarketing; managedprocessesrelatedto
billing,payroll,staff trainingandbusinessdevelopment.
 Expandedbusinessopportunities throughdeliveringof expertfloralservicesforweddingsandevents.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Hosting Meetings | Policy & Procedural Presentations | Classroom Instruction | Media Advertisements | Product
Promotions | Client Relations | Marketing Campaigns | Sales Goals & Planning | Logistics Organization
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary Education Certificate Program, 1990 | University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications/Marketing, 1980 | Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Certification – Instructional II Elementary K-6 | Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 34 State Police Criminal Record Check | Act 73 FBI Criminal Background Check